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Join us for a community gathering where we discuss your questions about Palestine. Whether you're curious or want to connect with local organizers, this is the event to ask questions and learn about local Palestine activism. We will host panelists of local activists, who will address frequently asked questions about Palestine, followed by a moderated Q&A.

Join us and Jason Hottle for his lively presentation -  Franklinton: A Resilient Original! 

Step back in time and explore Franklinton’s rich history with local expert Jason Hottle, as he guides us through historical landmarks and shares exciting plans for the future of this vibrant neighborhood!

 What to Expect:

Stories about key historical spots 

Insight into upcoming developments and happenings

Light refreshments to enjoy during the event

Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Join Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) every Wednesday -- whether you are new to SURJ or have been organizing with us for a while -- to take action together.

We do things like call and write representatives and make public comments on government websites. Each action hour will have a training portion, so you'll have everything you need to plug in and make an impact. First-timers to SURJ will get an orientation in a Welcome Breakout.

Latest Bout of Political Arrests; Gov’t Offers Blood Money

Black Mauritanians have been arrested, tortured, and even killed for demanding full and equal treatment on land their families have called home for centuries. On December 9, at 1pm ET, ahead of International Human Rights Day, civil rights leaders and genocide survivors will provide an update on the state of Black Mauritanians’ civil rights.

The briefing will be useful for the media, and lawyers working on asylum cases.   

WHAT: Virtual briefing on apartheid in Mauritania today

In response to the disastrous situation in Sudan since the start of the civil war in April 2023, World BEYOND War, through its Senegal chapter, launched the #HandsOffSudan campaign to call for a return to peace. The campaign mobilized thousands of citizens around the world, who signed the petition asking:

- The United Arab Emirates to stop supplying ammunition to the Rapid Support Forces;

- Iran to stop supplying drones to the Sudanese Armed Forces;

The next Quarterly Third Act All-In Call will be on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm

This from Third Act Central:  We are thrilled to have Heather Cox Richardson* as our special guest, who will be joined in conversation with Third Act co-founder, Bill McKibben, and Third Act Lead Advisor, Akaya Windwood.  We’ll share campaign updates, hear from our local elder activists, and gain insight into what is coming up next! 

For the first time ever, legislation is moving through both the Ohio House and Senate (HB 439 & SB 329) to prohibit spreading toxic, radioactive oil & gas waste on our roads as deicers and dust suppressants.  Join us on Monday, December 8th from Noon to 1:00 pm for a virtual phone bank

We’ll be calling members of the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee and the House Natural Resources committee in support of these bills.  Let’s make history and protect our roads and water.