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Thursday, April 22, 7-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

One reason for so many police shootings is the policy of “Qualified Immunity.” Find out what it is, its racist origins, how it affects communities, and what we can do about it.

Cynthia Brown, founder of Deescalate Ohio Now, will discuss “Qualified Immunity” — what it is, how it endangers communities, and the grassroots effort to repeal it.

Though the focus will be on Ohio, “Qualified Immunity” is widespread around the country.

Thursday, April 22, 1-2pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us on Earth Day to learn more about what religious leaders need to do about the climate emergency as President Biden hosts the online Leaders Summit on Climate with world leaders.

Zoom registration is required but complimentary. Please click here to register.

Learn more about the work of RFPUSA at rfpusa.org.

Saturday, April 24, 1-4pm, Patrick Kaufman Memorial Franklinton Community Learning Garden, 154 Hawkes Ave.

We invite all ages to come to our Learning Garden and to garden with us. We will be watering, weeding, planting, singing, reading, playing, and eating. Come visit us!

Hosted by Franklinton Farms.

Wednesday, April 21, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio Legislature is holding hearings right now on four separate bills that would impede our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech, assembly, and protest if they pass. Taken together, they will create a major block to public witness, for any reason, by any kind of non-profit or organization — from churches to unions to environmental groups to Movement for Black Lives.

Thursday, April 22, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

Facilitating meetings takes skill and practice that many don’t think about especially in order to ensure that the meeting is inclusive and productive. We want people to feel seen and heard, so engagement and community agreements in meetings within your organizations and coalitions is crucial.

Wednesday, April 21, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

How does Judaism’s take on the Biblical story of Creation and on how Judaism views Revelation and Redemption translate into practical observance?

Rabbi Howard Zack, from Congregation Torat Emet in Columbus, Ohio, answers these questions and Jewish teens will discuss how they adhere to the principles and practices of their faith and interact with contemporary society.

Tuesday, April 20, 6pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us virtually to discuss the different ways that you can get involved with Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio this year! We’ll also be voting to endorse candidates for elected office and would love to have you there, as your voice is necessary in this work!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Monday, April 19, 6pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”

Learn from medical leaders who know Linden about why you should get the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it is available to you.

This event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live.”

Hosted by City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods.

Saturday, April 17, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

“Protest While You Can,” on Saturday, April 3, had a great turnout of over 330 people putting their voices together across the state to protect our right to peaceful public witness. We garnered 12 news outlet reports across Ohio (plus one national story in Washington, DC in The Hill) and have had almost 100 people join our Action List. Thank you to all who organized and took part!

Thursday, April 29 to Thursday, May 13, this on-line event requires advance registration

AIDS Walk Ohio might look a little different this year, but we are excited about the new ways to participate virtually and in-person.

April 29 through May 13, participants can complete their 5K, wherever they want to, by using an app. Share your walk/run progress and see where you line up compared to other participants on the leaderboard.