Free Yaakub Open Mic Fundraiser - Washington DC

Join us at Neptune Room for a special Open Mic night of community, performance, and to fundraise for Jacob "Yaakub" Vijandre -- a Dallas-area activist, DACA recipient, and artist who used his platform to document Palestinian rights advocacy and human-rights activism. In October, he was detained by ICE and has yet to be released. This isn’t just about Yaakub. It’s about the safety and dignity of every immigrant and the protection of our First Amendment rights.

Between Open Mic performances, hear from Yaakub himself as we recite notes he has shared with us while in detention. A letter writing station will also be available to write letters to Yaakub that will be mailed to him.

Suggested Donation: $20.00 (or pay what you are able)

Schedule:

• 6-7pm: DJ Set by Les the DJ + Letter Writing for Yaakub️
• 7-8:30 pm: Open Mic + Notes FROM Yaakub
• Open Mic sign-up begins at 6:30pm

Filipino food available for sale by food vendor, Agyaman.

All ticket proceeds go to the family of Yaakub to pay for legal and ancillary fees incurred while Yaakub is in detention.

If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to donate to Yaakub's family GoFundMe at: www.tinyurl.com/FreeYaakub

Event Organizers include: Free Yaakub Campaign, Filipino Cultural and Bayanihan Center, Tanggol Migrante, Filipino Workers of Wheaton (FilWoW), Amerigrante NoVA, Migrante USA

Disclaimer note: Space is limited. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Please arrive early.