Community
Tuesday, September 22, 7-8:30pm, this event will be occurring via telephone
Join us on September 22, National Voter Registration Day, for a Tele-Townhall on all things related to the 2020 general election! You’ll hear from three voting rights experts who will answer all of your voting questions, everything from how to register to vote, where to request an absentee ballot application, and how to vote if you have a criminal conviction.
To participate, dial 866-VOTER-QS [866-868-3777] on your telephone.
Monday, September 21, 5:30-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
This panel discussion will feature activists from the 1960s and 1970s and will include community reflections on the lessons that have been learned.
A pre-screening of photos will begin at 5:30pm; a panel discussion, moderated by Pranav Jani (professor, OSU Department of English), will begin at 6pm.
Sunday, September 20, 2-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration and payment
This annual Social Justice Awards is a fundraiser event to support Think Make Live Youth, a 501(c)3 nonprofit youth empowerment organization.
The safety of our community is a top priority. In light of the health safety recommendations regarding COVID-19, we will deliver our Social Justice Awards this year as a Virtual Awards Ceremony.
We thank you for your ongoing support.
*2020 Central Ohio Social Justice Awards Recipients*
Saturday, September 19, 5-6pm, Clinton-Como Park, 301 W. Pacemont Rd.
Since the late medieval period, Jews have observed the practice of Tashlich, often on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. It is based on several passages in the Bible, most notably in the Book of Micah (7:9): “You will hurl all of our sins into the depths of the sea.” Water has continually served as a significant symbol in Jewish life and practice.
Saturday, September 19, 12:15-7pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Follow www.facebook.com/DooDahParade for the all-day live feed on 9/19/20!
Wednesday, September 16, 5-6:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
In order to secure a healthy, sustainable environment for all, we must reckon with a past that has perpetuated a system of racist inequities, from park access to policy-making.
Wednesday, September 16, 7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Learn the backstory of low-power FM radio in Columbus. Are you listening to 92.7 or 98.3 or 94.1? Are you streaming WCRSFM.org or WGRN.org? Find out about locally-produced shows and national programs syndicated by Pacifica Radio, and the best progressive Talk Radio Shows. Share your favorite music genre, news, comedy, and environmental programs and podcasts! And find out what you’ve been missing from the people who make the station happen!
Tuesday, September 15, 8-10pm, this event will be on-line
Are you ready for some laughs with a cause?
Comedy at Ace of Cups and Columbus Stands Up for Choice are proud to present our next pro-choice, local comedy show and rally: Columbus Stands Up for Choice: ACLU Ohio and Aunt Flow!
Tuesday, September 15, 3-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration
Equality Ohio’s legal clinic provides free legal support to LGBTQ Ohioans, within 300% of the poverty line, who are experiencing legal hardship because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, we are currently suspending our in-person legal clinics. Instead, our attorneys will be hosting virtual Intake Hours throughout the week. If you are in need of legal help, please contact the attorney closest to your area.
Sunday, September 13, 12:30-1pm, in the parking lot behind Summit on 16th United Methodist Church, 82 E. 16th Ave.
Have you heard about us and had interest to learn how/if you could plug in, help network, and/or expand our collective efforts, or just generally learn more about us before just jumping in to one of our events/serves? This would be a great time to do so for those uncertain about just showing up to our serves, which you also can/should do.