Action Alerts
Friday, August 23-Saturday, August 24 (Fri 4-9pm) (Sat starts at 11am)
Mayme Moore Park, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, with support from the Department of Neighborhoods, present the third annual African-American Cultural Festival Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24, 2019
Hosted in the heart of the Historic Bronzeville District, a variety of live music, spoken word and dance performances highlight the third annual African-American Cultural Festival. Visual artists, a kids’ fun zone and more will help round out the day. Admission is FREE.
This year’s African-American Cultural Festival will feature entertainment and live performances, education, health and wellness, the cultural corner and main stage performances. Our main stage will enjoy great performances by several groups, including the Urban Jazz Coalition, the Paragon Project, Mark Lomax, MojoFlo, ZuZu Acrobats and Rose Royce.
Main Stage Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 23:
4 p.m. Opening Ceremony
4:15 p.m. The ReDO
7:30 p.m. The Urban Jazz Coalition
Tribute to Sly and the Family Stone
Saturday, Aug. 24:
Thursday, August 22, 6-8pm
The People's Mansion, 394 E. Town St.
Make no mistake: our right to control our bodies, our ability to access health care, and our basic autonomy are at risk like never before.
Ohio had passed 22 reproductive health bans and restrictions since 2011, including the Near-Total Abortion Ban this past April. This year, we've seen an unprecedented number of attacks on our reproductive rights in Ohio and across the country.
Join us for a teach-in to hear from leaders in Ohio's reproductive rights movement and learn how you can help us fight back.
We'll hear from panelists from:
- Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
- New Voices for Reproductive Justice Cleveland
- NARAL Pro Choice Ohio
- URGE Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equality
- Women Have Options Ohio
- Ohio Women's Alliance
- Equality Ohio
Tuesday, August 20, 7pm
Rehab Tavern, 456 W. Town St.
Come have a beer and relax with your fellow socialists! Or if you're curious about Columbus DSA, it's a great low-key way to come check us out. Unless it's raining, we're usually out on the patio.
Non-alcoholic drink options and food are both available.
Monday, August 19, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Columbus Community Bill of Rights is a citizen-initiated charter amendment for the city of Columbus. It will give you and I the right to protect our Water from toxic, radioactive Frack Waste dumping in our Water supply. Location: Columbus Public Library, South High Branch, 3540 S. High St., Columbus. Facebook.
Sunday, August 18, 2019, 12:00 PM
OH-SDA & MDA-Columbus Recess Rally for Gun Reform
Join gun reform advocates for Everytown for Gun Safety's national call to action during the Congressional recess, as we pressure Gov. DeWine, Senator Portman, and Senator McConnell to support and pass livesaving gun reform legislation! Dayton and El Paso are the newest communities to join the list of communities who are devastated by gun violence for all forms. Join us to make your passion seen and your voice heard! Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Location: North Bank Park, 311 W. Long St., Columbus. Sign up here.
On Friday, August 16, at 4PM RAID will be holding a rally at the Ohio Statehouse to demand an end to ICE activity in Central Ohio and nationwide. We intend to use this rally to bring the public’s attention back to the detention of our immigrant community and demand freedom for those detained as well as an immediate cease to ICE raids and detention efforts.
We are Central Ohio grassroots activists dedicated to supporting immigrant communities affected by unethical detention of the state. Through direct action, community awareness, and support, we intend to keep our neighbors and community members safe from raids and deportation by abolishing ICE and closing the camps and detention centers.
Thursday, August 15, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Calling all the S.E.X.Y. Voters come and be EMPOWERED ! Ask questions of the Candidates asking for YOUR vote! Location: 1561 Old Leonard Ave., Columbus 43219. Hosted by WTF? Weigh The Facts. Facebook
Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 6:00 PM
Did you know? Many individuals who are detained in jails do retain the right to vote. In Ohio, only those in jail or prison following a felony conviction lose the right to vote. But while those awaiting trial can still cast a ballot, few are able to do so because officials do not have voting programs in place. Join All Voting is Local and the ACLU of Ohio for a training to learn how you can help register voters currently detained in Ohio’s jails. At this training you will learn: What are jails – who is in them and who runs them; How to help voters register and request an absentee ballot; and, How to build an effective volunteer team. Refreshments Provided. Location: Columbus Metropolitan Library – Northern Lights Branch, 4093 Cleveland Ave., Columbus 43224. Register here.
On the 74th anniversary of the United States imposing nuclear devastation on Hiroshima, Japan, Pax Christi USA launched its Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War Campaign. We believe that the massive death, damage, years of suffering, and pure adulteration of humanity and creation caused by nuclear weapons should never happen again. Therefore, the goal of this campaign is to get your local government (state, city, town, or county) to adopt publicly a "Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War" resolution. Places around the country are already doing this. Phase one of the campaign will be August 6, 2019 through August 9, 2020, and we invite all PCUSA regions, local groups, and individuals to participate. The campaign, modeled on the larger United States Back from the Brink initiative, is endorsed by numerous faith, civic, and peace groups.