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SUMMARY:Dr. Esther Choo on Equity\, Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:March 9\, 2021 06:00 PM \n\nRacism is embedded in nearly every aspect of the health and well-being of our population\, affecting everything from risk for disease\, access to healthcare\, and health outcomes of all kinds. Using her expertise in public health\, emergency care\, substance use disorders\, and women’s health\, Dr. Choo highlights the challenges to health equity in the 21st century.\nhttps://wgbh.zoom.us/webinar/register/7816136183730/WN_HC7liErFT6u_sPNWWH2wWQ
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/dr-esther-choo-on-equity-health-and-well-being/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T114500
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SUMMARY:Elders Climate Action Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 9\, 11:45am\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/129607782302602 \nChapter regular\, Second-Tuesday-Afternoon-of-the-Month Chapter Meeting is held remotely thru Zoom. Join at 11:45 for time to socialize a bit and maybe have lunch together and make sure you’re all set on Zoom. \nThen the meeting starts promptly at noon. The topic for this month is: “Laying the Groundwork for the Legislative Work Ahead” \nThe presentation will cover How a bill becomes law\, The priority for bills in the Massachusetts Legislature this session\, an overview of the Biden Administration’s climate program and the work of Elders Stand for Democracy on protecting voting rights. \nTo join the meeting click this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/735454252\nMeeting ID: 735 454 252\nPasscode: 223189 (You may have to try more than once) (edited)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/elders-climate-action-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T113000
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SUMMARY:Resilience and Regeneration: A Racial Justice and Feminist Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 8\, 2021\, 11:30am – 1:00pm \nThe League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is hosting a virtual brunch to celebrate International Women’s Day featuring remarks from Congresswomen Katherine Clark and Ayanna Pressley and a panel discussion with State Rep. Chynah Tyler\, Nia Grace\, and Jynai McMcDonald. Register for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-area-iwd-virtual-brunch-tickets-143212581687
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/resilience-and-regeneration-a-racial-justice-and-feminist-recovery/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210307T170000
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SUMMARY:Symposium on Resisting New Norfolk County Women’s Prison
DESCRIPTION:Join Building Up People Not Prisons (BUPNP) in a virtual symposium to stop the construction of a new women’s prison in Norfolk County! Norfolk County residents are especially encouraged to attend\, since the new prison is being planned for their community\, though everyone is welcome. \nAt the Symposium\, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from Families for Justice as Healing\, comprised of formerly incarcerated women and their loved ones\, about plans to build a new $50M women’s prison in Norfolk County. Here’s an article on how the state is trying to hide the process from the public: https://tinyurl.com/y78y2t67. You’ll have the chance to hear how to take action against the new prison\, as well as a broader vision for how we can shift resources going to prisons to support work that can truly create safe and healthy communities for everyone. \nRegister for the symposium today! Sunday\, March 7\, 1:30pm \nMeredith\, SURJB Prison Abolition Action Partnership (edited)
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/symposium-on-resisting-new-norfolk-county-womens-prison/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T170000
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SUMMARY:March Movie Night Series
DESCRIPTION:Sunday nights at 7pm ET\nFirst one March 7 \nLearn. Discuss…spur conversations on our future as a cooperative society \nCommunityBridge.com presents – An engaging series of films to spur conversations on our future as a cooperative society. March is Rebellion and Cooperatives month on CommunityBridge. This series of documentaries and films focuses on the United States history of uprisings that are left out of our school curriculum. \nIn US culture\, these topics are usually framed to raise guilt and further repression\, preventing positive dialog and actions to change the future. These films are presented as an opportunity for discussion\, not blame\, for building a movement towards an enlightened future and finding our part in the process as loving caring people working together to build a cooperative and inclusive economy for all. \nWe will share our thoughts on solutions and actions we can take as individuals and organizations working towards positive change and cooperative lives. \nPRIMER: A link to a 4 minute video description of worker-owned cooperatives: https://youtu.be/pKN-gxmVRUc \n\nMarch 7th – Double Feature: \n1. Freedom or Death – 15mins \nThe Louisiana Slave Revolt of 1811\, also known as: The German Coast Uprising:  In January 1811\, five hundred slaves of south Louisiana rose in active rebellion against their masters in the largest slave revolt in American history. This film is a bit sanitized and that  presentation will be a part of our discussion. What to do about sanitized history… \n2. Own The Change – 30mins \nBuilding Economic Democracy One Worker Co-op at a Time. A short\, practical guide for those considering worker owned cooperatives\, made by GRITtv & TESA\, the Toolbox for Education and Social Action. Featuring conversations with worker-owners from Union Cab; Ginger Moon; Arizmendi Bakery\, Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance \nMovie trailer: https://youtu.be/h5p6PBgiL3o \n\nInvite your friends to Movie Nights by sending them this link to sign on to the Movie Nights Invitation List: \nhttps://lists.mayfirst.org/mailman/listinfo/movienight
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/march-movie-night-series/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200716T120000
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SUMMARY:Rally to Change State Flag and Seal
DESCRIPTION:Attend the rally and speak out in support of changing the state flag and seal to remove white supremacist symbolism. \nMasks will be worn\, and appropriate distancing maintained.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-to-change-state-flag-and-seal/
LOCATION:State House steps
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191214T160000
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SUMMARY:Fund Our Future Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:We’re entering the next phase of the Fund Our Future campaign as we continue to fight for funding for public higher education and as we build local campaigns to spend funds provided by the Student Opportunity Act for PreK-12 public schools. \nJoin us at the first of two Fund Our Future Bootcamps on Saturday\, December 14th at the Boston Teachers Union. Please RSVP at bit.ly/FOFBootcamp1. \nWe will be bringing together students\, parents\, and educators from across the state to train together and make plans for the next phase of the Fund Our Future campaign. With $1.5 billion dollars in public school funding coming to our communities\, we must take our fight to local school committees and build strong local campaigns that demand students receive all that they’ve been promised and that they deserve.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/fund-our-future-bootcamp/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191126T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T120441Z
UID:2725-1574769600-1574776800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Our Shared Table: MIRA's 15th annual Thanksgiving luncheon
DESCRIPTION:MIRA members & groups\, please sign up directly on Eventbrite!!! \nEvery year\, to kick off the holiday season\, MIRA hosts a luncheon at the State House for newly sworn-in U.S citizens and other immigrants and refugees. Elected officials\, MIRA members\, and supporters join us to celebrate our Commonwealth’s rich diversity\, share personal stories and make new connections. \nThis year’s luncheon\, in the Hall of Flags\, will highlight emerging leaders in our communities\, including newly elected officials from the federal\, to the state\, to the local level. For the second year in a row\, we will honor a Young Champion of Justice – this time\, Wayne Yeh\, of the Chinese Progressive Association and API-CAN. \nOur program will feature Yvette Modestin\, founder of Encuentro Diaspora Afro\, and the Rev. Dieufort Fleurissaint\, of Haitian-Americans United. We will also have special remarks from Attorney General Maura Healey and other public officials. Our emcee will be Cristela Guerra\, of WBUR. \nThe event is FREE and open to all\, but space is limited\, so get your tickets ASAP (and please let us know if the size of your party changes!). Last year we sold out. Sponsorship opportunities available\, and we also accept donations to help cover costs: http://bit.ly/Shared2019.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/our-shared-table-miras-15th-annual-thanksgiving-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20191102T125031Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Boston Celebration of Progressive Champions
DESCRIPTION:Boston: Come and join us to celebrate our progressive champions and victories after the 2019 municipal elections\, create community together\, and plan for an upcoming year of important elections in 2020! \nTickets: $50\nLimited number of $35 tickets available for Activists/Students etc. upon request (email martha@massalliance.org to request a ticket) \nSponsorship:\n(Come with tickets\, signage and mention at the event)\n$250 Sponsors\n$500 Benefactors\n$1\,000 Champions \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/2019-boston-celebration-of-progressive-champions/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190902T120701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T120701Z
UID:2598-1574074800-1574082000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Amnesty International November Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:November Quarterly Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, Nov. 18th 11 am-1 pm\nHosted by our partner\nAmnesty International at The Nonprofit Center\n89 South St.\, Boston 02111\n\nPlease join us for our Winter Quarterly Meeting as we are hosted by our member organization Amnesty International.\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/amnesty-international-november-quarterly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T150000
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SUMMARY:ROE Act Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us to pass the ROE Act and protect abortion access in Massachusetts! \nIn many states\, access to abortion is hanging on by a thread. Donald Trump and politicians like him are stopping at nothing to ban abortion. But in Massachusetts\, we are pushing forward. We have been working hard alongside elected leaders who are championing the ROE Act—a bold piece of state legislation that not only re-affirms the right to safe\, legal abortion\, but guarantees it is accessible and affordable to all people. \nWe can do this – but we need you with us. Join us on November 14 and urge your lawmakers to pass the ROE Act. \nWe will meet at the 32BJ SEIU Meeting Hall at 11 AM to hear from advocates and participate in a brief advocacy training before heading over to the State House to meet with lawmakers. See registration page for accessibility information. \nMassachusetts has long been a leader in health care access and reproductive rights. Let’s work together to make this a decisive moment for reproductive freedom in the commonwealth and pass the ROE Act! \nRSVP and get more info: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/roe-act-advocacy-day
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/roe-act-advocacy-day-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20191012T115733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T115733Z
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SUMMARY:ROE Act Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us to pass the ROE Act and protect abortion access in Massachusetts! \nIn many states\, access to abortion is hanging on by a thread. President Trump and politicians like him are stopping at nothing to ban abortion. But in Massachusetts\, we are pushing forward. In Massachusetts\, we have been hard at work alongside elected leaders who are championing the ROE Act—a bold piece of state legislation that not only re-affirms the right to safe\, legal abortion\, but guarantees it is accessible and affordable to all people. \nTogether\, we can shine a spotlight on the urgency of this legislation\, by joining together at the State House to meet with lawmakers and encourage them to swiftly move this important bill forward. Will you join us? \nMassachusetts has long been a leader in health care access and reproductive rights. Let’s work together to make this a decisive moment for reproductive freedom in the commonwealth and pass the ROE Act! \nLet us know you’ll join us on October 30: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/roe-act-advocacy-day
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/roe-act-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20191012T122219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T122219Z
UID:2738-1571497200-1571504400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Rally for NATIONAL PERIOD DAY
DESCRIPTION:3-5pm\, Boston City Hall Plaza: Rally for NATIONAL PERIOD DAY in the  — elevating the issue of period poverty and demanding real change to making period products more accessible for all and passing the ‘I AM’ Bill in Massachusetts (S.1274/H.1959). This is an inclusive rally! Whether you menstruate or not\, YOU are welcome. Bring all your family and friends! Bring posters! Wear red!While several Massachusetts cities have made incredible strides by making menstrual products available in schools\, we need a statewide solution to period poverty. Nationally\, 1 in 4 women are unable to afford menstrual products. Non-binary and trans menstruators also face challenges in accessing menstrual products. Over 20\,000 individuals are homeless in Massachusetts. Lack of access to menstrual products is acutely difficult for homeless individuals who are already struggling to meet other basic needs\, and there is no legislation requiring free access to menstrual products in Massachusetts prisons and jails.Massachusetts has an opportunity to change that. Mass NOW’s I AM bill would provide access to free menstrual products\, without stigma\, to all menstruating individuals in public schools from 6th-12th grade\, homeless shelters\, prisons and county jails. For more information\, go to www.massnow.org/iam
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/rally-for-national-period-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20191012T122047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T122047Z
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 17th\, 9:30am\, Boston: League of Women Voters Lobby Day:   It’s time to take the field and make the League’s voice heard loud and clear at the State House.  Our Day on the Hill lobby day:  Time to Act\, will be Thursday\, October 17\, in Room 428\, with coffee at 9:30 a.m. and the program starting promptly at 10. After the program ends at noon\, plan to meet with your own Senator and Representative.  Senate President Karen Spilka is our keynote speaker. The program will also focus on legislation in four priority areas: Election Day Registration\, the climate crisis\, education funding reform and women’s reproductive rights. Want to carpool?? Email Christine at christine@IndivisibleActon.org
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/league-of-women-voters-lobby-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20191012T114621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T114621Z
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SUMMARY:Support Data Equity Now! - Show up for All Communities in MA
DESCRIPTION:Data Equity Bill (H.2681) Hearing\nTues\, Oct 15\, 10:30 AM (start time)\nState House – Gardner Auditorium \nThere is opposition expected. Every person is needed to show up and support the bill\, even if you can only make it during your lunch break or after work! \n—– \nCurrently\, when demographic data is collected\, they are combined to produce statistics as a single summary of an entire racial group (i.e. Black\, Latinx\, Asian\, White). \nHowever\, all ethnic subgroups of each race has different histories\, background\, needs\, and challenges. Without accurate data broken down by detailed sub-ethnic groups\, critical needs of some communities in the areas\, such as language\, economic status\, education\, health\, could be left unmet. \nWith increasing diversity in the Commonwealth\, it is important to accurately document\, measure and report data that informs public efforts to address social\, economic\, or educational inequalities which persist but may be invisible in data analyzed only through broad racial categories. \nH.2681 suggests that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts standardize state forms to collect optional race and ethnicity data to more closely resemble the way the federal Census breaks down demographic data. This allows for more comprehensive research\, analysis\, and provision of services to all of our Commonwealth’s diverse communities. \nThis would highlight and uplift data representing communities in our Commonwealth including but not limited to Vietnamese\, Cambodian\, Bangladeshi\, Nepalese\, Haitian\, Cape Verdean\, Ethiopian\, Somalian\, Puerto Rican\, Salvadoran\, Dominicans\, and Colombians.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/support-data-equity-now-show-up-for-all-communities-in-ma/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190908T200014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190908T200014Z
UID:2639-1569322800-1569344400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Public Hearing for We The People Act
DESCRIPTION:All hands on deck! \nA committee hearing has been scheduled for the We The People Act S.2163/H.3208 which would bring about the 28th Amendment to the US Constitution on Campaign Finance Reform. \nWe need YOUR help to push the legislation forward in the State House and then over the finish line! \nATTEND the hearing to show your support! Bring your friends and family along to pack the Gardner Auditorium. Any amount of time you can spare will make a difference. Carpooling is available! \nSEND written testimony to rickycanavanwagner@gmail.com if you can’t go or contact him for all other inquiries. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/public-hearing-for-we-the-people-act/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190902T114735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T114735Z
UID:2577-1568970000-1568991600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Climate Strike
DESCRIPTION:On September 20th\, 2019\, millions of people will strike around the world to demand action on the climate crisis. Join thousands in Boston at City Hall Plaza as we kick off a week of climate actions! This event is youth led and community supported. \n#StrikeWithUs #StrikeWithUsBoston #ClimateStrike #ClimateStrikeMA \nOur most up to date information and public resources can be found on our website: https://strikewithus.org/boston/ \nDONATE: bit.ly/strike-donate \n**PUBLIC RESOURCES**\nMisc Materials:\nFlyers/Graphics | bit.ly/flyers_920\nStrike One Pager | bit.ly/bos-strike\nNo Major Assignment Pledge | bit.ly/teacher_pledge\nSports Exemption Pledge | bit.ly/coach_pledge \nToolkits:\nStudent Ambassador | bit.ly/ambassador-toolkit\nTeacher Support | bit.ly/bos-teacher-toolkit\nSocial Media Guidelines | bit.ly/strike-social \nGoogle Forms:\nStudent Ambassador | bit.ly/school_outreach\nTeacher Support | bit.ly/strike-teacher\nStrike Leadership Team | bit.ly/bos-climate-form \nOp Ed Guide:\nClimate Strike Op Ed Guide (created in collaboration with Sunrise Movement Boston) | bit.ly/strike-op-ed \nPlease contact @ClimateStrikeMA or mass@youthclimatestrikeus.org with questions.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/massachusetts-climate-strike/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190902T120430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T120526Z
UID:2595-1568718000-1568725200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Quarterly MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Meeting
DESCRIPTION:September Quarterly Meeting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Sept. 17th 11 am-1 pm\nHosted by our partner\nMore Than Words\n242 East Berkeley St.\, Boston 02118\n\nPlease join us for our Fall Quarterly Meeting as we are hosted by our member organization More Than Words.\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/quarterly-ma-coalition-to-prevent-gun-violence-meeting/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190908T195847Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Forum: Say Her Name - the life and death of Sandra Bland
DESCRIPTION:Mass Action Against Police Brutality is hosting a public screening of Say Her Name: the life and death of Sandra Bland. Sandra Bland was a Black woman who was stopped by a Texas State Trooper on July 13\, 2015\, falsely arrested on a felony charge\, faced a $5\,000 bail on a Friday evening\, and was dead by Monday\, found hanging from a noose. \nHear her story and the ongoing fight for justice for Sandra Bland and all victims of police brutality.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/freedom-forum-say-her-name-the-life-and-death-of-sandra-bland/
CATEGORIES:State
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190908T195149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190908T195149Z
UID:2627-1568192400-1568217600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Defund Hate Walk from Boston to Concord
DESCRIPTION:Like Paul Revere and William Dawes\, we will be going from Boston to Concord to spread the word to #DefundHate and #CloseTheCamps. We will be walking along Massachusetts Avenue carrying prominent signs to draw attention to the issue. This event is just some concerned citizens taking a walk. Join us for the entire walk (15 miles) or part of the walk (we will provide a route and anticipated times to interested people). Combine your need for exercise with your love of resisting – Resistercize!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/defund-hate-walk-from-boston-to-concord/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190907T122746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T122746Z
UID:2614-1568111400-1568122200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Gender Marker X Bill Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Gender marker X bill hearing is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 10th at 10:30am in Gardner Auditorium at the Statehouse. \nHere’s what you can do now: \nSubmit testimony: Write a short statement about why you support Massachusetts residents having the option to designate ‘X’ on their IDs rather than ‘Male’ or ‘Female’. Send that to Tre’Andre Valentine at TreAndreValentine@masstpc.org or by snail mail to: MTPC\, PO Box 960784\, Boston\, MA 02196. MTPC will submit a packet of testimonials to the joint committee at the hearing. Please make sure your testimony is in by Monday Sept. 9th by 9pm. \nAttend the hearing simply to be counted among those who care about this issue. We need people to show up.\nPresent oral testimony: Sign up to testify for up to 3 minutes by contacting Rep. Domb’s office at: Mindy.Domb@mahouse.gov or (617) 722-2400 or simply show up to the hearing\, sign-in and register the day of. \nContact members of the Joint Committee for State Administration and Regulatory Oversight encouraging them to report the bill favorably out of committee. Joint committees have both senators and representatives\, but the priority now is to contact the Representatives on the committee.\nhttps://malegislature.gov/Committees/Detail/J25
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/gender-marker-x-bill-hearing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190907T123116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190907T123116Z
UID:2620-1567864800-1567875600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Shame on Marty Walsh: a response to police violence
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday August 23rd\, Mayor Marty Walsh handed the alt-right a permit to march down the streets of Boston in a “Straight Pride Parade”. He also gave police forces from all over the state— as well as the F.B.I. and National Guard— the green-light to attack peaceful LGBTQ+ counter-protesters. Bearing “Blue Lives Matter” flags\, they targeted medics\, marshalls\, and press in a calculated attempt to protect the white nationalists\, who called for the forced removal of immigrants\, a return to sexual “normalcy”\, and Trumps re-election\, among other things. \nThe results of the action\, while terrifying\, are ultimately unsurprising. There is documented evidence that a large portion of the B.P.D. is\, in fact\, part of the alt-right. And over the past few years\, we have seen the militarization of black and brown communities progressively escalate— countless ICE raids have taken place in Walsh’s “Sanctuary City”\, and just last month\, Operation ‘Clean Sweep’ brutalized multiple folks experiencing homelessness and put them behind bars. \nIt is time to hold Mayor Walsh and the B.P.D. accountable for their actions. \nThis Saturday\, meet us for a rally outside of City Hall to demand: \n? DROP THE CHARGES: The courts + city are trying to make an example of anyone arrested by way of bogus charges and outrageous punitive measures. Anti-facism is not a crime! \n? RESIGNATION OF JOHN DANILECKI: Captain Danilecki of the B.P.D. Bike Unit is one of the top 50 paid public employees in Boston as of 2016 ($315\,750.29/year)\, and spearheaded the brutality that we saw last Saturday. \n? RESIGNATION OF THOMAS HORGAN: Out of the 36 protestors arraigned this week\, three were ordered by Judge Thomas Horgan to “stay out of Boston”\, under threat of arrest. He didn’t explain his reasoning\, but we know why he did it. The State and its agents will continue to uphold white nationalism unless we FIGHT BACK. \n? END THE MILITARIZATION OF BLACK + BROWN COMMUNITIES: We stand firmly against gentrification\, against the criminalization of poverty and homelessness\, against the long legacies of violence left behind by Jim Crow’s loitering laws\, and against the War on Drugs
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/shame-on-marty-walsh-a-response-to-police-violence/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190902T113724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190902T113724Z
UID:2567-1567589400-1567611000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:The Work and Family Mobility Act Hearing
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday September 4\, the Transportation Committee will hear testimony on the Work and Family Mobility Act. Community allies\, advocates\, faith leaders\, businesses and law enforcement agree—undocumented immigrants deserve the right to a license. The hearing is our opportunity to show why Massachusetts needs Driver’s Licenses for All. \nIt is important that our Driving Families Forward Coalition shows up in full force throughout the duration of the hearing. The hearing will take place inside room B-1 in the Massachusetts State House starting at 9:30am and will continue throughout the day. \nWe hope you will join us for a successful hearing day to ensure we keep #DrivingMAForward!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/the-work-and-family-mobility-act-hearing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190817T122326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122326Z
UID:2552-1567422000-1567432800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Boston Labor Day March!
DESCRIPTION:From the border to New England and all over the country\, hard-working immigrants are being criminalized\, detained\, deported and separated from their families. We need to come together to say enough is enough! \nThis Labor Day\, lets stand together to uplift the immigrant workers who built our country while advocating for crucial legislation in MA\, including access to driver’s licenses for all regardless of immigration status. Join us as we will also honor this march in remembrance of our late union President\, Héctor Figueroa\, a fearless giant and immigrant rights champion. \nAn attack on immigrants\, is an attack on all of us. Let’s stand together and fight back! \nMARCH START LOCATION: Copley Square\nMARCH END LOCATION: Boston Commons (Bandstand area)\nTIME: 11 am \nPerformances throughout the day by:\n– Honk Band\n– Foundation Movement \nCo-Sponsors:\n– SEIU State Council\n– Indivisible Massachusetts\n– 1199SEIU Massachusetts\n– Driving Families Forward\n– MCAN – Massachusetts Communities Action Network\n– Brazilian Worker Center/Centro do Trabalhador Brasileiro\n– Massachusetts Interfaith Worker Justice\n– The Chelsea Collaborative\n– Field First
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/boston-labor-day-march/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190615T121339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T121339Z
UID:2422-1567249200-1567263600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Straight Pride is Hate Pride
DESCRIPTION:“Straight Pride Parade” – sounds like a joke\, right? Well\, it is\, but local far-right homophobic and transphobic activists are working to make it a reality in Boston by holding one on August 31st. \nMore than an absurd joke\, this is an attempt to gain legitimacy for a violently homophobic\, transphobic\, and misogynistic agenda. The organizers have a long track record of bigotry and support of fascist groups. SPLC-designated hate group Mass Resistance has shown early interest in the event. \nIn August 2017\, the people of Boston dealt a body blow to the national alt-right by bringing out thousands of people to tell these fascists — many of them the same people as those organizing the “straight pride parade” — that we won’t have hate in our city. Let’s turn out again to show them that however they rebrand\, we see through their lies and will always come out united against their hate.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/straight-pride-is-hate-pride/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190615T121158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T121158Z
UID:2420-1567242000-1567252800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Fight Supremacy: Hands Off Our Pride
DESCRIPTION:In August of 2017 Monica Cannon-Grant and Didi Delgado with 45\,000 of their closest friends marched from Roxbury to Boston Common in response to Charlottesville and the Whyte Supremacist that were promoting hatred in Boston. \nWord on the Street is that “Whyte Supremacist” oops I meant “Straight Pride Folks” plan to show up August 31st…well so will we? We as a City have to send a message that your Hatred\, Phobias and Racism isn’t welcomed here. \nHANDS OF OUR PRIDE?\nFor Questions\, Sponsorship\, Volunteers please contact: movementresistance@gmail.com \nOrganized by: Violence In Boston Inc. & Black Lives Matter Cambridge
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/fight-supremacy-hands-off-our-pride/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190817T122432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122432Z
UID:2554-1566932400-1566946800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Neighbor to Neighbor Worcester Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be back in Worcester! Join us for a night of Solidarity\, Celebration\, and Liberation as we kick off the relaunch of our Worcester Chapter. We welcome the Worcester community and surrounding cities/towns to Bull Mansion. Friday September 27th From 7:00pm to 11:00 \nFor Food\, Drinks\, and Music! Special guests\, Sponsors\, and Speakers to be announced leading to the event.\nSuggested Donations listed on the ticket link.\nNo one will be turned away at the door! \nAdditional Event details: Multilingual\, Handicap Access.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/neighbor-to-neighbor-worcester-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190817T122156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T122156Z
UID:2550-1566741600-1566745200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Join MCAN as we raise our voices and prayers in support of ICE detainees. A monthly gathering that draws together different faith traditions\, we are able to gather in fellowship with the detained who come to the windows of the Suffolk County Jail to witness the power of the people who remind them they are not alone or forgotten. This month’s vigil is co-sponsored with King’s Chapel.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/interfaith-prayer-vigil/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190722T104104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T104104Z
UID:2516-1566496800-1566502200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Sing Out Strong: Immigrant Voices + Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:SING OUT STRONG: Immigrant Voices is a free concert of new songs based on the stories and experiences of Boston area immigrants. Presented by White Snake Projects in partnership with WBUR’s City Space\, Sing Out Strong features composers from Peru\, Latvia\, India\, China\, Taiwan\, and Mexico and writers from Haiti\, Vietnam\, Brazil\, the Dominican Republic\, and China. Composers and writers have been paired up to amplify stories of the immigrant experience through song and to celebrate the contributions of immigrant artists to our city and culture. We’ll also hear from a panel of immigration experts\, including individuals with DACA status. Join us for this discourse on one of the most urgent social challenges facing us today. \nThe concert is free but seating is limited; reservations recommended.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/sing-out-strong-immigrant-voices-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T020146
CREATED:20190817T121506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190817T121507Z
UID:2544-1566142200-1566147600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Recess Rally - Boston
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP here: https://act.everytown.org/event/august-recess-2019/25047/ \n‪On August 18 Massachusetts Moms Demand Action\, Students Demand Action\, and community partners are raising our voices to let the U.S. Senate know we’ve had enough. Our Senators need to enact meaningful gun violence prevention measures. Can you rally with us in Boston at 3 p.m. to do just that?‬ \n‪We demand that Senators return to Washington from their August recess\, do their jobs\, and vote on gun legislation to save lives. The epidemic of gun violence in our nation isn’t taking a vacation and neither should Congress until they pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures‬. \nWe’re asking everyone to wear red\, if possible.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/recess-rally-boston/
CATEGORIES:State
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