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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190608T190000
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SUMMARY:Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change: Featured performers include virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Lloyd Thayer\, the Swedish/Celtic duo stylings of Sunniva Brynnel and Yaniv Yacoby\, and the brilliant young Hindustani vocalist Samarth Nagarkar. RSVP and buy tickets here. Sat\, Jun 8\, 7pm-10:30 pm\, Community Church of Boston\, 565 Boylston Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts 02116
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/playing-for-the-planet-world-music-against-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T210000
DTSTAMP:20190530T125605Z
CREATED:20190530T125605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T125605Z
UID:2391-1560366000-1560373200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Green New Deal Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is an existential threat that demands a fundamental change in our economy\, politics\, and priorities. We must aggressively confront this threat to ensure a livable future for our children. \nWe will present the Sunrise Movement’s case for a Green New Deal. Then\, a panel of activists\, community leaders\, and a health professional will discuss the impacts of climate change on our communities and what we can do about it. We’ll conclude with a question and answer session and recommendations for action at the local\, state and federal level\, as well as opportunities to connect with local environmental organizations. Attendance at the town hall is free and open to all. \nSpeaker Panel\nModerator: Craig Altemose\, Executive Director\, Better Future Project\nEmily Norton\, Executive Director\, Charles River Watershed Association\nVick Mohanka\, Clean Energy Organizer\, Clean Water Action\nJohn Burkhardt\, Extinction Rebellion Boston\nVirginia LeClair\, Environmental Coordinator\, Town of Dedham\nDr. Alex Rabin\, Pulmonologist\, Tufts Medical Center \nRSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/dedham-green-new-deal-town-hall/
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/green-new-deal-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190616
DTSTAMP:20190615T123724Z
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SUMMARY:#ImpeachTrump: Act to Defend Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 15\, for #ImpeachTrump: Act to Defend Democracy\, a national day of local action to demand an inquiry into the impeachment of Donald Trump!  \nDonald Trump’s abuses of our communities and country demand action from Congress\, which has the responsibility and authority to hold Trump accountable. The next crucial step is an inquiry into whether to draft articles of impeachment. \nSearch and RSVP for an event near you. Events will be visible\, family-friendly\, public gatherings to demonstrate to our representatives that impeachment is the will of the people. Together\, we will inform our communities about Trump’s abuses and the process of impeachment\, then make plans to convey our support for impeachment to our elected officials. \nA core principle shared by supporting organizations is a commitment to nonviolent\, peaceful actions. All actions that are sponsored or organized on this page are intended to be nonviolent and peaceful. We expect all participants to act lawfully at all times and to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/impeachtrump-act-to-defend-democracy/
CATEGORIES:Local,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20190615T115257Z
CREATED:20190615T115257Z
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UID:2409-1560610800-1560614400@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Vigil for Immigrant Children Who Have Died in Detention
DESCRIPTION:A group of women\, including mothers\, are hosting this vigil at the Boston Common (near the State House) to honor the lives of immigrant children who have died in detention. We will also send our care and love to children currently held in detention\, without loving arms to care for them. We will publicly speak out what is in our hearts on this matter- horror\, outrage and deep sadness. We will make this event as family-friendly as we can\, with art and a simple ritual to be inclusive to young people. Please join us in speaking up and sharing space in honor of children who are suffering and dying. \nSomos un grupo de mujeres\, incluyendo madres\, quienes estamos organizando esta vigilia en Boston Common (cerca de la casa de estado) para honrar la vida de los niños migrantes que han muerto en los centros de detencion fronterizos. Tambien enviaremos nuestro carino y amor a los ninos que estan actualmente detenidos y sin unos brazos de amor que los cuiden. Hablaremos públicamente de lo que está en nuestro corazón concerniente a este problema – horror\, indignación y profunda tristeza. Haremos este evento abierto para las familias lo más que podamos con arte y un simple ritual para incluir a la gente joven. Por favor\, unete a defender y compartir un espacio de solidaridad en honor a los niños migrantes que están sufriendo y muriendo
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/vigil-for-immigrant-children-who-have-died-in-detention-2/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T140000
DTSTAMP:20190615T122950Z
CREATED:20190615T122950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T122950Z
UID:2436-1560772800-1560780000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:ROE Act Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Bodily autonomy is a fundamental human right. And it’s at risk. With the appointment of anti-choice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court\, President Trump and his allies have the best chance in a generation to end legal abortion. \nIn such a climate\, it’s important for states like Massachusetts to shore up and expand the protections granted in Roe vs. Wade. \nNext Monday\, June 17\, the Joint Committee on the Judiciary will hear testimony on the ROE Act (S.1209/H.3320). Parents\, providers\, young people\, and advocates agree—no one should be forced to cross state lines for care. \nThe hearing will start at noon\, and will likely go for a while. \nLet us know if you can go — and if you want to testify — here.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/roe-act-hearing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T150000
DTSTAMP:20190620T105928Z
CREATED:20190620T105928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T105928Z
UID:2455-1561035600-1561042800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Election Day Registration (EDR) Hearing
DESCRIPTION:TLDR: There’s a hearing for Election Day Registration this Thursday and we need volunteers to show their support simply attending the hearing and wearing a sticker. Help us pass this critical and commonsense reform by showing up at 1pm and staying for however long you can.\n—\nThis month\, over 100 volunteers came out to show their support for Election Day Registration at Lobby Day. \nNow\, Election Day Registration has a hearing on June 20 – and we need your support. A strong constituent showing at the hearing may decide whether EDR goes to a vote – and gets passed. \nElection Day Registration is a simple and proven reform that will ensure that every eligible voter who wants to exercise their constitutional right to vote on Election Day can cast a ballot that gets counted. \nPlease join us at the State House (Hearing Room A-1) on June 20 to attend the hearing and wear an EDR sticker! We believe that a strong showing of constituent support may make the difference. Our democracy will be stronger for it.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/election-day-registration-edr-hearing/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T163000
DTSTAMP:20190615T124247Z
CREATED:20190615T124247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T124247Z
UID:2446-1561451400-1561480200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:QTBIPOC Survivors Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Come build community with other LGBQ/TI and non-binary POC\, as we navigate through our journey of healing from child sexual abuse.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Center for Hope and Healing and The Victim Rights Law Center invite you to join us for a groundbreaking\, one-day healing retreat for queer\, transgender\, non-binary\, intersex and/or gender non-conforming Black\, Indigenous folks and other People of Color\, who survived childhood rape and/or sexual assault. \nThis retreat is specifically for those who work in domestic violence\, sexual assault or other anti-violence programs. Led by extraordinary human\, National Trainer and Advocate\, Amita Swadhin. Allow yourself the space to heal with others who can relate\, the space to grow\, and an outlet to empower yourself through story-telling\, body movement and circle style community. \nNote on the location: Old Oak Dojo: It is the second house\, at the end of the road. Please come to the top of the driveway. The Old Oak Dojo is behind the house. \nQuestions? Tix sold out? Email Isa Woldeguiorguis\, Executive Director of The Center for Hope and Healing\, Inc.: Isa@chhinc.org
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/qtbipoc-survivors-retreat/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T190000
DTSTAMP:20190615T123541Z
CREATED:20190615T123541Z
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UID:2440-1561482000-1561489200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Suffrage Centennial Kickoff Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration Coalition of Massachusetts (WSCC) at Fanueil Hall for an inspiring\, exciting\, and uplifting evening of drama\, music\, and words as we kick off more than a year of suffrage centennial activities. \nThis event will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Massachusetts’ ratification of the 19th Amendment\, the eighth state to do so\, and celebrate the women and men who struggled for more than seventy years to attain women’s suffrage. \nMore details to follow. Save the date!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/suffrage-centennial-kickoff-celebration/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T203000
DTSTAMP:20190530T125329Z
CREATED:20190530T125329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T125329Z
UID:2387-1561573800-1561581000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Mirror Memoirs Boston Salon: Ending Rape Culture by Centering Vulnerable...
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URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/mirror-memoirs-boston-salon-ending-rape-culture-by-centering-vulnerable/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T200000
DTSTAMP:20190708T105148Z
CREATED:20190708T105148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T105148Z
UID:2489-1562781600-1562788800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Forum on Climate Change with Sen. Marc Pacheco
DESCRIPTION:I am pleased to invite you to a special presentation on climate change that I will be hosting along with Senator Marc Pacheco\, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change.\nClimate change poses an immediate and disastrous threat to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and its individual communities. It is critically important that we remain committed to combating the increasingly dangerous side effects of this environmental emergency. The recent flooding that has become commonplace in coastal regions of the Commonwealth and the abnormal climate patterns of recent years seen around the globe illustrate the urgency surrounding this issue\, and demonstrates to all of us that swift action is needed.\nAs the Chair of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change\, Senator Pacheco has been one of the Massachusetts Legislature’s foremost experts on climate change\, helping to position the Commonwealth as a national leader on climate change mitigation and climate resiliency policy. Meaningful action to address the devastating impact of climate change will depend on cooperation and collaborative efforts at the federal\, state\, and local levels. It is my hope that this event will provide an occasion to discuss what each of us can do to contribute to these efforts.\nParking available on the street or in the Early Garage at 135 Middlesex Street.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/forum-on-climate-change-with-sen-marc-pacheco/
CATEGORIES:Solidarity Lowell,State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T200000
DTSTAMP:20190708T105413Z
CREATED:20190708T105413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190708T105413Z
UID:2493-1562781600-1562788800@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Marshal training
DESCRIPTION:Join in a training to learn how to marshal to keep our peoples safe when we’re in the streets!
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/marshal-training/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190713T150000
DTSTAMP:20190630T212947Z
CREATED:20190630T212947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190630T212947Z
UID:2474-1563015600-1563030000@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Action for Immigrant Lives
DESCRIPTION:A proud collaboration between community and immigrant-led organizations. \nShow up for Immigrant Lives. Until every cage is opened. Until every family is reunited. Until every child is free. \nHelp us connect with community and organization leaders on the ground to ensure that this is a community-led effort.\nJoin us in a show of solidarity to reunite immigrant and migrant families.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/action-for-immigrant-lives/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T140000
DTSTAMP:20190615T124900Z
CREATED:20190615T124900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T124900Z
UID:2450-1563274800-1563285600@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar to attend the Ranked Choice Lobby Day on July 16th! Join us July 16 as we gather with other electoral reform advocates and meet at the State House with legislators and representatives from across the state\, urging them to support RCV! Hear from our expert speakers\, then meet with your own representatives and tell them that you want RCV in MA! We are trying to get 300 supporters to attend in order to send a strong message to our legislators so please help spread the word. To RSVP\, click here.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/ranked-choice-lobby-day/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T200000
DTSTAMP:20190807T161108Z
CREATED:20190807T161108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190807T161108Z
UID:2534-1565892000-1565899200@solidaritylowell.com
SUMMARY:ROE ACT "Take Action Event"
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Valley Action for Choice invites you to a ROE ACT “Take Action Event”. Event will include: Speakers from the “Bad Old Days Group”\, sharing stories about life before Roe v. Wade; education on the ROE Act and how it improves abortion access in Massachusetts; grassroots organizing; post-carding; letters to the editor; calls to our State Legislators and more! Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to lindapiano4953@gmail.com for address.
URL:https://solidaritylowell.com/event/roe-act-take-action-event/
CATEGORIES:State
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T170000
DTSTAMP:20190817T121507Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T193000
DTSTAMP:20190722T104104Z
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:20190825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190825T150000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122156Z
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:20190827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T230000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122432Z
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:20190831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T120000
DTSTAMP:20190615T121158Z
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:20190831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T150000
DTSTAMP:20190615T121339Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190902T140000
DTSTAMP:20190817T122326Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190904T153000
DTSTAMP:20190902T113724Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20190907T123116Z
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:20190910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T133000
DTSTAMP:20190907T122746Z
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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:20190911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T160000
DTSTAMP:20190908T195149Z
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:20190914T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T133000
DTSTAMP:20190908T195847Z
CREATED:20190908T195847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190908T195847Z
UID:2637-1568460600-1568467800@solidaritylowell.com
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:20190917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T130000
DTSTAMP:20190902T120526Z
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:20190920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190920T150000
DTSTAMP:20190902T114735Z
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:20190924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000
DTSTAMP:20190908T200014Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191015T180000
DTSTAMP:20191012T114621Z
CREATED:20191012T114621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191012T114621Z
UID:2699-1571133600-1571162400@solidaritylowell.com
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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