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Release of the Report on Systemic Racist Police Violence in the U.S.

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Tuesday, April 27, 12noon, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”

Event: Press conference for launch of the Report of the International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racist Police Violence against People of African Descent in the United States

Where:Watch the livestream: facebook.com/internationalcommissionofinquiry.

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the International Commission of Inquiry on Systemic Racist Police Violence in the United States will release a final report of its investigations. The report is the culmination of weeks of live hearings of cases of people of African descent killed by police, as well as months of review of relevant documents. The report also contains findings of fact and recommendations addressed to national and international policy makers.

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Connections: The Child Labor Reform, Union, and Civil Rights Movements

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Monday, April 26, 2021, 6:30 PMz
Join Central Ohio Workers Center and community panelists for a webinar on the connections between the child labor reform, union, and civil rights movements. Hear from our experts and participate in a question-and-answer session about the issues most relevant to you! Panelists include Petee Talley, former Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Jocelyn Woodards, Popular Education Coordinator at national AFL-CIO, Andrea Canini, Field Coordinator for Ohio Federation of Teachers, and Gavin Strassel, archivist for the UAW/Walter Reuther collection at Wayne State University’s library. Where: Online via Zoom and Facebook Live.  Register in advance for this webinar here. 

Events for Ma'Khia Bryant

Ma'Khia Bryant

Sunday, April 24

1:00 PM, Columbus City Hall: Justice for Ma'Khia. A family-oriented event which will include child-appropriate educational activities.

2:00 PM, First Congregational Church: Prophetic Voice for Police Accountability. Sponsored by progressive religious organizations. Starts at First Congregational Church, followed by a march to Columbus Police headquarters.

4:00 PM, Goodale Park: Stop Killing Black People. Sponsored by racial justice organizations. Attendees meet at the gazebo, and are encouraged to bring noisemakers and signs.

Columbus DSA will host a meetup location at each event where you can get protest safety tips and connect with other members attending.

UNAC open Coordinating Committee meeting

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UNAC will hold an open Coordinating Committee meeting on Saturday, April 24, at 4 PM EST Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYn9R7AgTJms3-kGHg63IA   Everyone is invited to participate whether you are on the Coordinating Committee or not. Participants will be able to speak and voice their opinions.   There will be a report back by Margaret Flowers from the recent anti-sanctions trip to Nicaragua followed by other reports including reports on the Syria sign-on statement initiated by UNAC and other organizations and a report on China and the UNAC China statement and how to use it.

UNAC open Coordinating Committee meeting

Details about event
UNAC will hold an open Coordinating Committee meeting on Saturday, April 24, at 4 PM EST Click here to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nYn9R7AgTJms3-kGHg63IA Everyone is invited to participate whether you are on the Coordinating Committee or not. Participants will be able to speak and voice their opinions. There will be a report back by Margaret Flowers from the recent anti-sanctions trip to Nicaragua followed by other reports including reports on the Syria sign-on statement initiated by UNAC and other organizations and a report on China and the UNAC China statement and how to use it.

Crocs for Ma'Khia Bryant at the Statehouse

Ma'Khia Bryant and a photo of a rainbow croc show

Saturday, April 24, 1-2:30pm
Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Streets, Columbus
Non-violent, speak up, stand up with us in solidarity. I know y’all young people and have Crocs on top of Crocs (Angie~lol!) so bring a friend and if they have no Crocs let them borrow yours for this! As we stand in solidarity and unity for this beautiful, young lady that should still be here with us today!!!!THIS IS OUR CITES CHILD, DAUGHTER, SISTER, FRIEND!!!!!
JOIN US!!!!!!!!......Justice for Ma’Khia Bryant and EVERY SINGLE SOUL BEFORE THIS BABYGIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mask required, social distancing mandatory.

Pint Size Protesters: #justiceforMa'Khia
Sunday, April 26, 1-3pm
Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.
Join Pint Size Protesters as we honor and uplift Ma'Khia Bryant who easily could have been one of us. This is a family friendly event, so please bring your families. Together we'll stand in solidarity and demand accountability from our city! Masks and social distancing required. 

 

 

 

 

The Envelope Please: Darnella Frazier Deserves an Academy Award

The annual Academy Awards ceremony – wherein a pack of swag bag schlepping celebs clad in brand name couture pat themselves on the back on live TV, while thanking their agents, hair stylists, managers, makeup artists, etc. – is set for Sunday, April 25. To be fair, a number of films competing for those coveted golden statuettes do have artistic excellence and/or social significance. The 1960s/70s New Left is ready for its close up, with the Black Panther-themed Judas and the Black Messiah and The Trial of the Chicago 7, about the antiwar movement, each nominated for six Oscars, including for Best Picture. Time, a timely meditation on African Americans and our criminal (in)justice system, is contending for Best Documentary.

Water Protectors Block Line 3 Construction in Honor of Earth Day

People sitting and holding an Earth Day banner

(Hill City, MN) Early Friday morning, five water protectors locked themselves into concrete barrels at the entrance of Swatara oil pump station, halting construction of the Line 3 Replacement project. This action was taken with Camp Migiziin recognition of Earth Day, coming a day ahead of “Stop Line 3 x Earth Day”, a march that will be taking place in Duluth, Minnesota. Two of the protestors sat behind a hand painted banner reading “Earth Day Every Day”, while other banners in front of the pump station gate read “No Pipelines on Stolen Land,” “Land Back,” and “Protect the Water.” 

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