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Friday, March 19, 1-3pm, Ohio Statehouse
On March 19, climate activists around the world are taking to the street to demand immediate action on climate change. For too long, our leaders have delivered empty promises, while the climate crisis worsens, and communities suffer. We have no time to wait.
Sunrise Columbus is calling for concrete action now. Join us at the Ohio Statehouse on Friday, March 19, along with thousands worldwide in coordination with FridaysForFuture, to make your voice heard and demand climate justice.
We demand a greener Columbus, a just and sustainable Ohio, and a national Green New Deal for good jobs and a livable planet for all.
Bring a sign, a mask, water, comfortable shoes, and bring a friend or two to grow this movement.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
In the wake of Casey Goodson’s autopsy report being made public by his family’s attorney on Wednesday, March 17, the local arm of the Blackout Coalition is demanding Representative Joyce Beatty – arguably Central Ohio’s most politically influential African American – to call for deputy Jason Meade’s arrest and do so this coming Tuesday when she meets with President Joe Biden in Columbus.
Murder suspects have been arrested on far less evidence. The Department of Justice, the FBI and the Columbus Division of Police are investigating the shooting.
“Looks like your Democratic friends don’t care about Black lives,” stated the Blackout Coalition on Twitter Wednesday night. “Prove us wrong. Joe Biden will be in your city (Columbus) on Tuesday, March 23. Will you publicly demand the immediate arrest of MURDERER Jason Meade or just smile and do a photo-op with Joe Biden?”
March 17, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The Middle East Institute's Arts and Culture Center and the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center at George Mason University are pleased to host acclaimed Syrian author Khaled Khalifa for a talk about his most recent novel, Death is Hard Work, and how the Syrian uprisings have impacted his writing and the country he calls home. More information and registration here.
March 17, 2021, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
The Middle East Institute's Arts and Culture Center and the Alan Cheuse International Writers Center at George Mason University are pleased to host acclaimed Syrian author Khaled Khalifa for a talk about his most recent novel, Death is Hard Work, and how the Syrian uprisings have impacted his writing and the country he calls home. More information and registration here.
Jeff Chang Reminds Flexner Hip Hop was the thing he liked.
I was informed an important book was being re-released while I was planning to watch the new Fred Hampton movie.
Can’t Stop Won’t Stopcan function as the encyclopedia of rap.
Can’t Stop Won’t Stoprelease date was March 16th.
I attended a virtual meeting with community radio producers in which Jeff Chang, who wrote Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, was discussing the 2021 edition of his 2005 book.
BSA Hip Hop 7pm 92.7 / 98.3 wcrsfm.org is my radio show.
http://wesflexner.com/2021/03/12/bsa-hip-hop-3-11-21/
Tuesday, March 16, 5pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”
Join Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s “Speaking Queerly Podcast” for a live discussion on March 16 at 5pm!
“Speaking Queerly” presents “Black First? An Intergenerational Dialogue Around Race, Gender Identity, and Sexuality.”
This event will be hosted by Kaleidoscope Youth Center Deputy Director Karen Hewitt (Ze/Hir/She/Her).
Special Guest:Dr. Terrance Dean (He/Him), Assistant Professor in Black
Studies at Denison University
Special Guest:Dae Dae (Any/All), KYC Youth
We’ll broadcast live right here on Facebook. Follow this event and @KYCOhio!
Hosted by Kaleidoscope Youth Center.
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I learned yesterday that Babachu Spriggs, a friend of mine with whom I had frequently performed music on Wednesdays at noon at a church in downtown Columbus, has died.
Tuesday, March 16, 12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration
Join us during Sunshine Week for a training focused on Ohio’s Sunshine Law and how to do a public records request.
This training will be presented by Gary Daniels, ACLU of Ohio.
RSVP for this event by using this link.
Hosted by Common Cause Ohio and League of Women Voters of Ohio.
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The March Free Press Second Saturday Cyber-Salon was hosted by Simply Living, with Chuck Lynd, director of Support Ohio Local Economies (SOLE) as the moderator. Simply Living is a local membership organization that offers the community a way to live simply and sustainably in cooperation with others and with nature. They offer workshops,events, a marketplace and partnerships with businesses and organizations.