 A Day of Learning, Strength, and Solidarity Dear Email, Today we opened the doors to AMP’s 18th Palestine Convention, and it was a day of powerful learning, critical conversation, and community strength. Day one of the event opened with a session on Palestinian political prisoners. The evening then moved into a conversation on navigating the media and media literacy, underscoring the urgency of critical media engagement in the context of genocide.  Attendees also learned about the growing role of artificial intelligence in warfare in Gaza from Mohamad Habehh, followed by reflections from speakers Watfae Zayed, Hasna El-Nounou, Aqil Farooqui, and Sana Wazwaz on Muslim students’ uniquely challenging position on college campuses amidst a turbulent political atmosphere.  The first day concluded with a discussion with Dr. Hatem Bazian that urged attendees to embrace the ummah’s duty to speak out against injustice as silence amounts to complicity, and a final session that screened The Encampments. Hosted by Watermelon Pictures, the acclaimed documentary featured the student movement for Gaza at Columbia University among other student uprisings in America and was paired with an exceptional discussion with film producer Hamza Ali.  In between sessions, our vibrant bazaar is alive with culture and creativity, featuring nearly one hundred vendors from food and fashion, to art and cultural items.  The best is yet to come. We invite you to be part of Day Two. The program resumes tomorrow, Friday, November 27th, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Join us for the Friday Khutbah and prayer at 12:00 PM, led by the esteemed Imam Suhaib Webb. Throughout the day, we'll continue with: - Engaging Main Sessions
- A dedicated Campus Activism Track
- Dynamic Youth & School Programs
- On-site Babysitting
 This is more than a convention; it's a space for our community to unite, learn, and strengthen our collective voice for Palestine. In solidarity,
18th Palestine Convention Team | 
