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People’s Symposium brings community resources together to provide aid to Palestine

Flyer listing the event details and different workshops at the symposium
Courtesy of Maribel Cruz Hine
The People's Symposium will take place on Nov. 24 at Erin's Pavilion.

The People’s Symposium Presents A Celebration of Life for Palestine will take place on Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Erin’s Pavilion. The event will feature several community resources, vendors, workshops and more. Organizer Maribel Cruz Hine and presenter Dr. Kristi Barnwell spoke to Community Voices about the event, the need for aid in Palestine and the local organization Springfield Families for Ceasefire.

To learn more visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/12B7Uc2fQbk/

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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