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AUGUST 16, 2024
Press Contact: Emily Lemmerman

500+ NEW YORKERS TO JOIN “UNCOMMITTED” NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION SUNDAY; CALL FOR ISRAEL ARMS EMBARGO AHEAD OF DNC

Rally featuring faith, labor and community organizations set to be part of 84 actions across 34 states

BROOKLYN, NY (August 18, 2024) — On Sunday, 500+ New Yorkers will rally as part of a national day of action calling on Vice President Harris to support an arms embargo to Israel ahead of the Democratic National Convention, which begins in Chicago on Monday. 

The protest comes on the heels of the U.S. approving another $20 billion in sales of fighter jets and weapons to Israel on Tuesday.

WHAT: Rally featuring faith, labor and community organizations, calling for “Not Another Bomb” from the U.S. to Israel 
WHEN: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1PM 
WHERE: Cadman Plaza Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201
WHO: 500+ New Yorkers with the Uncommitted National Movement in collaboration with New York City Democratic Socialists of America, Bangladeshi Americans for Political Progress (BAPP), Adalah Justice Project (AJP), Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP-NY), Muslims for Progress, MPower, IfNotNow NYC (INN-NYC), Jews For Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ), New York Progressive Action Network, Desis Rising Up and Moving (DRUM), Shoresh, NY-09 Neighbors for Palestine,Middle Collegiate Church, Judson Memorial Church, National Women’s Liberation, PACC, SURJ – NYC, No Tech for Apartheid Coalition, Dancers for Palestine, NYC War Resisters League, Brooklyn for Peace, World Can’t Wait, Peace Action NYS, Common Defense

Labor unions & organizations: Starbucks Workers United, National Writers Union, New York Taxi Workers Association, Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America Eastern Region, MORE-UFT (Movement of Rank and File Educators), Association of Legislative Employees / NYC City Council Staff Union, Educators for Palestine, Association of Legislative Employees / NYC City Council Staff Union, Climbers United, Brandworkers,  Theater Workers for a Ceasefire, SAG-AFTRA Members for a Ceasefire

Audio/visuals available upon request include: Photos, video of 500+ crowd of New Yorkers protesting for an arms embargo 

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ABOUT NOT ANOTHER BOMB: Not Another Bomb is a campaign from the National Uncommitted Movement, a coalition of organizations across the country calling for an arms embargo on the Israeli government. The National Uncommitted Movement led the “Leave it Blank” campaign that garnered 15% of votes across New York City. Learn more at notanotherbomb.com. 

About NYC-DSA: NYC-DSA is New York City’s local chapter of Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States with over 85,000 members. Thousands of members and activists are working together to build a democratic socialist organization across the state.