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“Black AF Study Group: Slavery and Capitalism,” hosted by People’s Justice Project

Tuesday, August 19, 6-7:30pm, People’s Justice Project headquarters, 1051 E. Main St.

Join us for a dynamic and unapologetic deep dive into the roots and impact of African enslavement — told through the lens of African people themselves. This experience will trace the development of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on the United States, while centering Africa’s resistance and the enduring struggle for freedom, self-determination, and the dismantling of colonial slave economies.

“Support Passage of a Nondiscrimination Ordinance and Conversion Therapy Ban in Whitehall,” hosted by Indivisible Central Ohio

Tuesday, August 19, 6:30pm, Whitehall City Council, 360 S. Yearling Rd., Whitehall, Ohio

On Tuesday, August 19, join us at the Whitehall City Council meeting to show your support for passage of a nondiscrimination ordinance and conversion therapy ban. Help us fill the room with supporters. There will be two opportunities for public comments in support of the ordinance. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm; the voting will begin at 7pm.

The ordinance has already had its first and second readings and is scheduled for a final vote during this meeting.

“Utility-Scale Solar Webinar,” hosted by Ohio Citizen Action

Monday, August 18, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Ohio is seeing a significant increase in large solar development that can power entire communities. But this clean energy future isn’t guaranteed. Join us to learn what utility-scale solar really is, where it’s being built in Ohio, why it matters for energy, jobs, and our land.

The Morrow County Commissioners will be holding a vote on a resolution against solar in their county on August 25. We will be writing letters of support for solar to the County Commissioners.

“I Fight for Planned Parenthood: Policy Power Hour,” hosted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio

Monday, August 18, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio for a “Policy Power Hour” as we dive into the urgent fight to protect Medicaid. This virtual event is designed to empower supporters, volunteers, and community members with the knowledge and tools to take action to fight back.

We’ll break down:

• What’s at stake for Medicaid in Ohio and across the country

• How attacks on Medicaid threaten access to reproductive and preventive health care

“Workshop: Planning and Facilitating Class Discussions Under S.B. 1,” hosted by OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV]

Monday, August 18, 1-3:30pm, Orton Hall [Rm. 100], 155 S. Oval Mall

Many members of our Ohio State University community are considering whether S.B. 1 requires changes in their classroom instruction or student programs. Prior to the start of the Autumn semester, the OSU Center for Ethics and Human Values [CEHV] will host a workshop for instructors and program directors at Ohio State as they finalize their syllabi and student programming.

“Community Aid Fair and Picnic,” hosted by Columbus 50501 and several other organizations

Saturday, August 16, 1-3pm, Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, 404 E. Broad St.

Join us on August 16, 1-3pm, at Washington Gladden Social Justice Park for a mutual aid fair and picnic! Learn about some wonderful organizations within the community, bring your own picnic, and make connections.

This will be a family-friendly event with activities for the kids, for example, free face painting!

There will also be a donation drive. If you are able, please bring menstrual products and toiletries.

We hope to see you there.

Please note: this is not a protest.

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