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ICUJP Friday Forum
Oct. 24th, 7:30-9:30 am Pacific  


Ani Zonneveld - An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist

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Event Description: 

Ani Zonneveld 
will read excerpts from her memoir An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist and connect it to her work, as well as talk about how ICUJP and George Regas helped her in her faith. 

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Ani Zonneveld
 is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.

Learn More/Here's how YOU can help:

Lived Places Publishing: Ani Zonneveld - An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior
Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist

Muslims for Progressive Values

7:30 - 7:35  Log in and socialize
7:35 - 7:45  Welcome and introductions 
7:45 - 7:50  Reflection (5 min. maximum)
7:50 - 9:15  Program and Q&A
9:15 - 9:20  Announcements
9:20 - 9:30  Closing circle and prayer

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Facilitator: Rick Banales
Reflector: Carolfrances Likins

** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am Pacific. **

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To join by video conference, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device. Click on the link to join the meeting and then enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You'll be able to see slides and video, as well as speakers and other attendees.

If you prefer to join by phone, you'll be prompted to enter the Meeting ID number and passcode. You won't be able to see the visuals or attendees, but you can view them on the meeting video recording afterward. 

If you're new to Zoom and would like to use the video option, we recommend you download the app well ahead of time.

ICUJP Friday Forum 10/24/25
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace recognizes the Gabrieliño Tongva as the past, present, and future caretakers of the land, water, and cultural resources in the unceded territory of Los Angeles.


Remembering Two Giants of Justice and Peace: Father Chris Ponnet and Kent Wong

Recently, the ICUJP family and the larger Justice and peace community lost two icons - both ICUJP Board Member Chris Ponnet and Kent Wong of the UCLA Labor Center have worked to improve the lives of their brothers and sisters for many years and in many ways.

If you missed our rememberance of the life and work of Father Chris Ponnet from last week, you can see it here:

10.17.25 - Celebrating the Life of Father Chris Ponnet, a Champion of Peace and Justice

You can also revisit our recent forum with Kent Wong here:

10.07.22 - Kent Wong: The Future Of The Labor Movement

And you can check out a presentation that Father Chris Ponnet gave on Pope Francis and the life of artist John August Swanson here:

9.23.22 Non-Violence Themes of Pope Francis and Artist John August Swanson


Vigil for Father Chris Ponnet Tuesday, Nov. 4th 

Memorial Services:

Date: Monday, November 3
Location: St. Luke Church, 5605 Cloverly Ave. Temple City, CA 91780

5:30 pm – Viewing | 6:30 pm – Rosary | 7:00 pm – Vigil

Date: Tuesday, November 4

Location: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

10:00 am Funeral Mass


Video: Rising Up by Stephen Fiske

In collaboration with filmmaker/partner Robert Corsini, ICUJP Board member Stephen Fiske wrote the song Rising Up as a call to action protesting Trump’s trashing of democracy.

As a long-time musician/activist since the Civil Rights Movement, Fiske wrote an adaptation of the traditional freedom song Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, to address the immediacy of these troubled times and to capture the spirit of the nationwide NoKings rallies.

You can see the video here:

RISING UP - NO KINGS


The Left Coast Forum Returns to L.A. Trade Tech Saturday, October 25th!


KBLA Talk 1580 and the LA Progressive have joined forces to present the Left Coast Forum, an educational experience that is unapologetically progressive. The Left Coast Forum will be hosted at LA Trade Tech on Oct 25, 2025.

Join us for this free event where you will find a convening of activists, academics, and the socially conscious for a first-rate educational experience on the pressing issues of our time.


RESOURCES FOR PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF A PEOPLE UNDER SEIGE

ICUJP Condemns the actions of the current administration to foment unrest in Southern California and other parts of the US. We hope you will find the following information useful in keeping involved and safe.







 

 


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