Action Alerts
Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Learn about the recent history of gerrymandering in Ohio, its consequences, the subsequent citizen uproar, and the reforms that Ohioans overwhelmingly passed in 2018. This session will also provide relevant dates and information on how individuals may help design Ohio's new district map. Guest Speaker: Catherine Turcer, Executive Director, Common Cause of Ohio. MoveToAmend Website. Register here.
Wednesday, February 24, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Protesting pipelines, fracking wells, power plants, and other polluting and dangerous “critical infrastructure sites” just got a lot harder now that Ohio S.B. 33 is law.
What does this mean for you if you engage in public witness events? What are the new rules about liability for social justice organizations, churches, etc.? Find out in our free webinar discussion, “Your Protest Rights and Risks With Ohio S.B. 33,” on Wednesday, February 24 at 7pm.
Panelists include:
• Larry Bresler, Organize! Ohio
• Gary Daniels, Ohio ACLU
• Tadd Pinkston, Pinkston Law and UU Justice Ohio
Please register in advance for this webinar by using this link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Learn how to protect yourself and your organization.
Monday, February 22 to Friday, February 26, this on-line event requires advance registration
We are excited to announce the virtual Nguzo Saba festival for Black History month. This will take place the fourth week of February as a celebration of Black History Month — Monday, the 22nd until Friday the 26th — streaming from 5pm to 7pm each day.
This virtual festival will feature music, dance, poetry, education, activities, and a game show hosted by the lovely Navitta C. Nelson.
This will livestream through Gye-Nyame Journey Media, YouTube: Kwanzaa365_media, Black Liberation Movement Central Ohio, and GNJ.media during the evenings that week.
Want to participate? Email blmcentralohio@gmail.com
We are seeking performers, lectures about Black History, and more! We want to feature examples of Nguzo Saba.
What is Nguzo Saba? It is the Seven Principles: Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work/responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith).
Black History Month Forum, hosted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio and black radical scholars
Sunday, February 21, 4-6:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This February, join us as we honor our past, present, and future. During this virtual forum, black radical scholars has partnered with community leaders to discuss topics related to the Black community.
Community leaders will facilitate topics in Zoom breakout rooms for 45 minutes. There will be two sessions during the forum. Session one will have three breakout room topics and session two will have three breakout room topics. Participants will be able to select their breakout room of interest during the event.
Session One Topics:
• Black Mental Health: Stigma and Solutions
• Community Healing: Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome and Generational Trauma
• We’re Not Taboo: Discussing Black Maternal and Reproductive Health
Session Two Topics:
• Where the Money Reside: Generational Wealth and Wealth Attainment
• Rest as Resistance: Meditation and Finding Inner Joy
• Living Ancestors: How Connecting with Elders Can Help Shape the Future
WHEN: Saturday, February 20th from 12-1pm (local time)
WHO: Anyone who wants to stand in solidarity with IUE-CWA Local 84704 workers
WHAT: We will hold signs and pass out flyers at each Walmart location
The COVID-19 pandemic has created incredible health and economic problems for millions of U.S. families. We need to act now! According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: "President Biden’s $1.9 trillion emergency relief plan includes a Child Tax Credit expansion that would lift 9.9 million children above or closer to the poverty line, including 2.3 million Black children, 4.1 million Latino children, and 441,000 Asian American children." If passed, this expansion of the Child Tax Credit would be available to 27 million children whose families don’t currently get the full credit because their parents don’t earn enough.
How to Research for Community Organizing and Campaigns
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Wednesday, February 17, 6pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom
Facebook Event
Join us for a dynamic discussion surrounding LGBTQ+ people who experience disability. We will discuss our lived experiences, ableism, share hope for those who may be struggling with their lived experiences, and answer questions you might have that will help you in your understanding of people with disabilities.
We look forward to sharing with you.
Please use this Zoom link to join this event.
Hosted by Greater Cincinnati HRC [Human Rights Campaign].
Rep. Brigid Kelly wants to see the Ohio General Assembly embrace legislating by virtual means as the state keeps battling the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the legislature meets in person or by video conference, the Cincinnati Democrat would like constituents to be able to testify for and against bills through digital means. And if hearings and floor sessions continue to be held in person, Kelly wants everyone to wear a mask just as Ohioans are required to do in nearly all other public indoor spaces. Kelly offered sponsor testimony on Thursday morning for two bills to allow for virtual committee hearings and sessions along with requiring masks be worn at the Statehouse.