Meeting
Wednesday, May 15, 7-8:30pm, Upper Arlington Public Library [Rm. C], 2800 Tremont Rd.
We will be discussing whether the U.S. should pay reparations for descendants of slavery. Even though the United States ended slavery more than one hundred years ago, the effects of the atrocity still endure. How can the U.S. make up for that? Are reparations part of the answer to this complex issue? Read “The Case for Reparations” by Ta-Nehisi Coates in the June 2014 issue of The Atlantic prior to the discussion.
Wednesday, June 5, 7-8:30pm, Columbus Metropolitan Library [Main Branch], 96 S. Grant Ave.
Jewish Voice for Peace members are inspired by Jewish tradition to work together for peace, social justice, equality, human rights, respect for international law, and a U.S. foreign policy that is based on these ideals.
Contact: centralohio@jvp.org
Monday, May 20, 7-8pm, Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] headquarters [William J. Lhota Building], William G. Porter Boardroom, 33 N. High St.
The Accessible Transportation Advisory Committee [ATAC] meets quarterly and advises the Central Ohio Transit Authority [COTA] on matters pertaining to accessible transportation. Members include customers and people in the community who advocate for those with disabilities.
Contact: Tonia L. Pullins, Mobility Coordinator, 614-275-5833 or PullinsTL@COTA.com
Saturday, May 18, 12noon-2pm, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd.
The monthly meeting of the local affiliate of the national Move to Amend organization that is calling for a U.S. Constitutional amendment to reverse several U.S. Supreme Court decisions during the past century and thereby to firmly establish that corporations are not people and that money is not free speech. Find out what can be done locally to restore democracy! Bring a brown bag lunch.
Saturday, May 11, 11:30am-2:30pm, Club Level CoWorking, 35 E. Gay St., Ste. 260
Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.
This month’s program: “Secular Parenting,” featuring a panel of parents from the HCCO community.
Thursday, May 9, 7-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100
Free parking is available in the “R” spaces — “R” for “Rardin Clinic” — behind the building.
Contact: Simone Morgen, smorgen@juno.com
Wednesday, April 17, 6-7pm, Douglas Community Center, 1250 Windsor Ave.
Amnesty International is a global movement of millions of people demanding human rights for all people — no matter who they are or where they are. We are the world’s largest grassroots human rights organization.
Come join us as we grow our movement in Columbus!!!
We will be discussing Refugees and how can we make Columbus a more welcoming city.
Our field organizer, Carolina Rivadeneira, will be visiting from Chicago.
We hope to see you there.
Thursday, April 18, 6:30-8pm, Northside Branch Library, 1423 N. High St.
Join Yes We Can [YWC] for our first membership meeting of 2019!
Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or just want to know more about Yes We Can, all are welcome at our membership meetings.
Here’s an overview of the agenda for the meeting:
1. Elect Yes We Can Steering Committee members
2. Share an update on all the amazing things we accomplished together last year
Monday, April 15, 6-8pm, Seafarer's International Union, 2800 S. High St.
What can you do in 2019 to advance the rights of immigrants and workers in Columbus?
Join us for a new volunteer and membership orientation. In this two-hour training you will learn about the key issues facing workers and immigrants today, understand COWC's mission and strategy for making Columbus a place for all people, and learn what you can do to have an impact.
Thursday, April 18, 9am-3:30pm, Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, 1636 Graham Rd.
Human Trafficking is one of the most prevalent and active criminal enterprises affecting our communities. In recent years, local initiatives to combat domestic sex trafficking has grown to include educational outreach, policy development, and fundraising.
The Reynoldsburg Youth Human Trafficking Coalition is committed to changing a culture of acceptance and tolerance towards modern-day slavery to a culture of eradication through education, intervention, and risk reduction.