Action Alerts

BQIC Spoken Word

Black Background and white words Black Queer & Intersectional Columbus

Tuesday, March 27, 8-10pm
Lincoln Cafe, 740 E. Long St.
Join us for a spoken word/open mic night to fund raise for Community Pride 2018! 

During Columbus’ Pride parade on June 17, 2017, a group of protesters asked for 7 minutes of silence to bring awareness to the 7 shots fired at Philandro Castile as well as the 15 trans women who have been murdered in 2017.. Within 30 seconds, police met the protestors with violence, peppery spray, and criminal charges. Four were arrested during pride, now known at the #BlackPride4. Now, we are organizing our own Community Pride in 2018 to ensure Queer and Trans people of color are safe! 

Defend Our Future OSU Clothing Drive

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March 26-30
Ohio State University, Student Academic Services Building, 281 W Lane Ave.
Defend Our Future will be hosting a clothing drive on Ohio State's campus during the week of March 26th! Make sure to collect some old clothes while you are home and drop them off at any of the participating dorms listed below and in the flyer! All items will be donated or re-purposed sustainably to reduce the harm of textiles on the Earth. Every small action plays a big role in helping #DefendOurFuture!
Dorms to drop off clothes include:
Bowen
Drackett
Barrett
Taylor
Park-Stradley
Mack
Baker East

No One Is Illegal Study Group

Young people with signs that say No Human Being is Illegal and Defend DACA, Defend Dreamers

Sunday, March 25, 1-2:15pm
St. Stepehen's Episcopal Church, 83 W. Woodruff
Want to learn about the current state of the immigration struggle?

Join us in this 3-part reading and discussing "No One Is Illegal: Fighting Racism and State Violence on the U.S.-Mexico Border" by Justin Akers-Chacon and Mike Davis. The book is available for purchase on Haymarket Books and other book providers, and we have copies you can get at our weekly meetings on Thursdays at 7pm, same location. We will also be sharing additional material like podcasts and short videos to each session. 

We will also have PDFs of some of the sections available:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=14W08Yh4OP12kgz5_g1yzX3suznFfHa2u

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Human Trafficking Panel

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Friday, March 23, Canzani Center Screening Room [Columbus College of Art and Design], 60 Cleveland Ave.
The Turn Out with KNOW Human Trafficking, 7pm
Human trafficking is a huge problem here in Ohio, across the nation, and around the world. In this session, The Turn Out and KNOW Human Trafficking explore the harsh realities of human trafficking in our world. Join us before the screening for a reception from 6 to 7 p.m., and stick around afterward for a panel discussion on the potential..
Human rafficking Panel,  9:15-10:30pm
Film and animations can be way more than entertaining; art and design can change the world. This year, the Columbus International Film and Animation Festival is proud to showcase the work of creators who are fighting one of the biggest injustices happening in central Ohio and around the world — human trafficking. Join a passionate group of activists, artists, and educators for a dynamic discussion on the potential of art to effect social change. Free. In conjunction with Columbus International Film and Animation Festival

Three events on Thursday March 15

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Lessons from the West Virginia Teachers' Strike
Thursday, March 15, 7pm
St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 83 W. Woodruff
The successful nine-day strike of over 30,000 teachers and support staff in West Virginia proved that workers still can organize to fight for their interests. With state workers in Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona potentially following West Virginia's lead and staging their own strikes, the possibility of a rank-and-file public sector union movement is closer than it's been in decades. This week, we'll discuss the lessons of the WV strike and the challenges the labor movement continues to face. Sponsored by ISO.

BQIC monthly meeting
Thursday, March 15, 6-8pm
Parsons branch library - 1113 Parsons Ave.
Since the #BP4 sentencing, we will have a lot to debrief and discuss given the unfolding of these events. We will also discuss updates on Community Pride planning and fundraisiefforts. As always, please message us or email us at blackqueercolumbus@gmail.com if you need any accommodations such as an interpreter or childcare.

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