Community

Friday, April 25, 3:30-5pm, Derby Hall [Rm. 1039], 154 N. Oval Mall

Janet I. Lewis, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University, will present “Harnessing Networks to Counter Anti-Refugee Rumors: A Field Experiment in Uganda.”

Friday, April 25, 12noon, Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of JewishColumbus’ first Holocaust ceremony, a milestone in our commitment to remembrance and education. Join us on Friday, April 25, at 12noon [arrive by 11:30am to allow sufficient time to go through security], at Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

Thursday, April 24, 8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join RootsAction on Thursday, April 24 at 8:30pm for a powerful national progressive call bringing together progressive leaders and grassroots organizers to discuss the path forward in the wake of Trump’s election.

This timely webinar will feature voices from across the movement as they explore the challenges ahead, the power of progressive organizing, and the work being done to keep the momentum alive.

Speakers

• Michael Greenberg, Executive Director, Climate Defiance

Thursday, April 24, 6:30-8pm, Two Dollar Radio Headquarters, 1124 Parsons Ave.

Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio and our partners for a Community Action Hour at Two Dollar Radio Headquarters here in Columbus! We will have information on how you can get involved in the fight against abortion bans, budget attacks on Medicaid, Title X, and more.

We will also have coloring pages and snacks for children, so feel free to bring your little ones. Let’s take action — we are stronger together!

Thursday, April 24, 6-7:30pm, Linden Community Center, 1250 Briarwood Ave.

Join us for a free class at the Linden Community Center (Rm. 180) to learn more about protecting water quality and practicing backyard conservation! We can all make small changes in our yards to make a big impact for a better environment and healthier waterways while saving money. This workshop is presented by a Linden resident who is the owner of Sunny Glen Garden.

Thursday, April 24, 2pm, Washington Gladden Social Justice Park, northeast corner of E. Broad St. and Cleveland Ave.

As people of faith, we are called to stand courageously for justice, compassion, and the dignity of all people. In response to this administration’s unprecedented attacks on the immigrant members of our communities, faith leaders have been steadily rising up and building a network through Faith in Public Life across Ohio to resist.

Thursday, April 24, 12noon-1:30pm, Kirwan Institute [Conference Room 101], 33 W. 11th Ave. [this event will also be occurring via Zoom]

Wednesday, April 23, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join CAIR-Ohio for a critical virtual information session on the newly enforced federal immigration registry policy impacting undocumented individuals across the country. This policy mandates that all non-citizens aged 14 and older who have not been previously fingerprinted or registered must do so within 30 days of arriving in the U.S. — or face civil and criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment.

Wednesday, April 23, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Can we create a financial system that benefits everyone, not just the financial sector? Professor Robert Hockett from Cornell University has a clear answer: Yes, it’s possible — and it’s easier than ever. But to succeed we need you!

Wednesday, April 23, 12noon-1pm, The Ellis, 777 N. Fourth St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube