Emmylou Harris Concert for Migrant and Refugee Families More info and tickets here! http://www.goseelivemusic.co/index.php/2018/07/24/the-lantern-tour-concerts-for-migrant-and-refugee-families-announced-featuring-emmylou-harris-jackson-browne-mary-chapin-carpenter/
Continuing the 50 Miles More #50more in #50states challenge, the young people of Massachusetts are standing against gun violence with a four-day, 50 mile march from the city hall of Worcester, MA to Smith & Wesson headquarters in Springfield, MA. With this march we urge Smith & Wesson to become a part of the solutionContinue reading →
Nationwide, prisoners are going on strike from August 21-September 9, and we will rally in solidarity with them! We also choose the 23rd of this month to spotlight the 23 hours per day many prisoners spend in solitary confinement We take this moment to build toward abolition and an end to the atrocities our peopleContinue reading →
On September 4, Massachusetts will vote to decide the Democratic and Republican nominees for every congressionial, legislative, and statewide race in November. Many races are uncontested or uncompetitive and the winner will be decided in September. The deadline to register is August 15. Find your polling place at http://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema//bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx
On Sept 8, a coalition of over 35 faith, labor, racial justice, immigrant rights, youth, climate action, and environmental justice groups are coming together in East Boston to accomplish two goals: Halt the proposed Eversource electric substation that threatens the community. This project must be reevaluated and offer a more inclusive process for community input,Continue reading →
September 10 - 6:30 p.m., Boston Public Library, Copley Square Take Action to End Gun Violence! Boston Attention current members and anyone interested in learning more about Moms Demand Action. At this meeting there is something for everyone and all are welcome! If you are new to our organization, join us at 6:30 for aContinue reading →
Four Cambodian-American writers—Tararith Kho, Bunkong Tuon, Chath pierSath, and Princess Moon—will read from their work and participate in a discussion moderated by Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Asian/Asian American Studies and Associate Dean for Humanities and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Connecticut. The writers will talk about their unique experiencesContinue reading →
A night of art and expression in support of TPS recipients with live music, dance performance, and children theatre to support keeping the families of immigrants united. Time: Friday, September 28th, 6pm – 9pm (Free Admission). Address: 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 George Sherman Union Auditorium , Boston University Website: http://bostonexperimentaltheatre.com
Lexplore Sustainability 2.0—Tools for Thriving in a Changing Climate: Learn about climate change through exhibits, demonstrations, and speakers. Enjoy local and state presentations, storytelling and family activities, and electric car demonstrations, and meet green vendors and community and non-profit groups. Learn more here. Sat, Sep 29, Lexington High School, 251 Waltham St, 10 am-3 pm.
Sunday, September 30 All of the Afternoon: times to be determined Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk MA RSVP to Info@WtPMass.org WHY and WHAT? We do have a special guest presentation arranged to be given by a lawyer and amendment activist from Vermont; we can learn his interactive way of engaging audiences in learningContinue reading →