Community
Tuesday, March 15, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for a virtual/online Patient Empowerment conversation with Dr. Olivia Nathan on the topic of Black Women living and thriving with HIV. This event will feature self-care tips and strategies for living, thriving, and persevering with HIV.
Monday, March 14, 7-9pm, Pure Joy Massage and Yoga, 6260 S. Sunbury Rd., Westerville, Ohio (wearing masks and keeping a proper distance) or you may join us via Zoom
Join us as we discuss author and editor, Joanne Kong’s new book, Vegan Voices: Essays by Inspiring Changemakers.
Saturday, March 12, 3pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Northside Branch] [Rm. 2], 1423 N. High St.
Join Socialist Alternative for a public meeting discussing how we can fight to defend and extend abortion rights!
With the impending Dobbs v. Jackson case, it’s more important than ever that we build a fightback — not just in the courts, but in the streets!
Friday, March 11, 6-10pm, several locations in Franklinton
The weather is starting to shift and the March Franklinton Friday is almost here! Join us on March 11, 6-10pm, for open studios, brand new gallery exhibitions, a curated mini Friendship Flea, dinner and drinks, and more!
400 Square is the “400 block” of the Franklinton Arts District and is home to 400 West Rich, Chromedge Studios, and Strongwater Food and Spirits. Check out the whole neighborhood during Franklinton Friday!
Thursday, March 10, 7pm, Campbell Hall [Rm. 335], 1787 Neil Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]
Join Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists for a reading group on Frantz Fanon’s “Wretched of the Earth.” This will be an “in-person” meeting in Campbell Hall [Rm. 335] on OSU’s campus; this event will also be occurring via Zoom.
Thursday, March 10, 6-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Ohio has seen a recent surge in both horrific gun violence as well as dangerous laws that will strip Ohio residents’ ability to stay safe from gun violence. For example, last year, Ohio’s House passed a bill that would make it easier for teachers to go to work armed. This is an inappropriate solution to the issue of gun violence in schools; we plan on working on common-sense solutions that will keep our students safe.
Thursday, March 10, 4pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Navigating interpersonal romantic relationships can be hard. This is particularly true for those of us of trans experience. Join us for a Trans Talks on love, intimacy, dating and what “true trans romance” should feel like.
Our guests:
• Simaya (she, her)
• Tierre Turner (he, him)
• Sybastian (he, him)
• Brandi Smith (she, her)
Thursday, March 10, 2-3:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Learn how higher rates of tobacco use impact the LGBTQ+ community and what resources are available for those who are ready to quit.
Presenters:
• Ramona Peel [she, her, hers], Lead Trainer, Equitas Health Institute
• Amy Gorenflo [she, her, hers], Cessation Services Program Administrator, Ohio Department of Health
This training has been approved for 1.5 hours of Social Work and Counseling continuing education credits.
Wednesday, March 9, 7-8:15pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This is week four of a four-week discussion course based on the four-part article “The Path to an Ecological Future for Humanity.” The link to the article is here. It is not necessary to read the article but it will be helpful.
Week 1 [2-16-2022]: “The Cultural Creatives: A Third Force in the Radical Middle”
Monday, March 14, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us for an anti-racism book club, which hopes to help facilitate the creation of an inclusive and diverse atmosphere on the campus of The Ohio State University. As a book club participant, you will help to co-construct an open space to read and discuss big questions about race and justice in America. The book club will be reading the National Book Award winning “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi.