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Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00 PM reception, 6:30 PM Reading. 
Sara Abou Rashed's Theories of Return Book Launch, with Scott Woods and Mandy Shunnarah. 

Join Sara Abou Rashed in celebrating the launch of her first book, a long-awaited collection of poetry titled Theories of Return. This collection writes Palestinian exile, displacement, belonging, lineage, the search for homeland, and so much more. The event features friends and fellow poets Scott Woods, Mandy Shunnarah, and is emceed by Ruth Milligan.

Poetry, Tatreez competition, Guess the Balad, Dabke copetition, Palestinian folklore, Art of Freedom Dabke performance.

Purchase your tickets using the link in our bio or the QR code. 100% of ticket sales, we will be fundraising to support @the_peace_dove , a nonprofit organization that delivers humanitarian aid and global relief.

Join us as we honor workers, the achievements of the labor movement, and stand in solidarity with immigrant communities. We've reimagined the event from previous years. This year, you can expect:
- Short dance lesson (in-person & online)
- Talks from local union leaders
- Food & community
- Pack 100 Solidarity Boxes for families

Help assemble boxes with treats, letters, resources, and kids’ activities, then come together to connect, celebrate, and support one another.

Join the Interfaith Association of Central Ohio (IACO) and Bethel International UMC for an engaging and informative community conversation focused on one of the most pressing issues of our time: Immigration in Central Ohio.

This event will explore the questions: What should we know? What can we do? Attendees will gain insight into the realities of immigration in our region, hear diverse perspectives, and learn ways to support meaningful dialogue and action in our communities.

Event Details

Join the ACLU of Ohio and community partners on Saturday, May 2 from 12-2pm in Columbus for our fourth annual Trans Block Party! We’ll once again be celebrating and uplifting transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex Ohioans with an afternoon of community resources, food & refreshments, a live DJ, and a fully stocked PRIDE swag-making station. We will have supplies to create all the signs, fans and buttons you will need for PRIDE this year!