About the Conference: We invite you to join us for the 3rd Amplify Conference: Claiming Our Power on June 1, 2019. On this day, we will come together and join forces with Latinx leaders from diverse sectors, Latinx-led community organizations and power-building groups from across Massachusetts. This is an opportunity to build new relationships, strengthenContinue reading →
Join us Monday, June 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM in Room 428 at the State House to support March For Our Lives: Boston as they lobby for passage of S.1388/H.2045, An Act Relative to Crime Gun Data Reporting and Analysis. We will hear from the chief sponsors of the bill-Sen. Cindy Creem and Rep. MarjorieContinue reading →
Planning the potluck event in conjunction with Welcoming Week Lowell 2019, and strategizing about networking with other immigrant communities. We are going back to meeting the first Monday of the month, seems to work best with most people. Agenda TBD Bring guests, all are welcome.
When immigrant rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back! The Safe Communities Act (S.1401/H.3573) will create a stronger Commonwealth by protecting immigrants' rights and keeping law enforcement focused on public safety. Join us for an exciting lobby day to push our legislators forward on this bill. Even if your legislatorContinue reading →
Join the MRWC's Outreach Specialist John Macone for a slideshow walk through the evolution of the Merrimack River -- from its turbulent emergence from the Ice Ages, to its important role as a center for human transportation, commerce and industry, and finally to the decades-long efforts to clean it up You are sure to learnContinue reading →
oin us at the Statehouse: https://bit.ly/2YEWBth Every election, Massachusetts disenfranchises thousands of its own citizens by denying eligible voters the ability to register or update their information on Election Day. Two out of three of those prevented from casting a ballot are actually registered but rendered ineligible because their registration contains simple and fixable errors.Continue reading →
Emergency Meet for Climate Justice—Dance and Discussion: Join the Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston and the José Mateo Ballet Theater for an evening of dance and discussion about climate justice. The dance performances will be complimented by a panel of local climate justice experts and a community discussion. Learn more and register here. Thu,Continue reading →
For almost 50 years City of Boston Pride Parade is taking place on a Saturday in June. This annual event highlights both the celebratory and activist origins of the parade. A rainbow flag is carried up Beacon Street and numerous events dedicated to the LGBT community, both officially affiliated with Boston Pride and not official,Continue reading →
The Massachusetts Native Peoples Working Group will meet again on June 8, 2019 to continue strategizing around protecting and recognizing the rights of native peoples in Massachusetts. A list of topics to be discussed include: · Update and strategize on the native mascot bill and other related bills pending before the legislature; · Recognition ofContinue reading →
Join ACTION-Acre Coming Together Improving Our Neighborhood and Coalition for A Better Acre for our annual celebration of the Acre and resource fair!