Presented by Facing History and Ourselves and The Allstate Foundation, in partnership with The Boston Public Library, Central Library in Copley Square. Join us for a Community Conversation with Andrew Aydin, creator of the graphic memoir series MARCH, which chronicles the life of Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis. MARCH was co-authored with Congressman LewisContinue reading →
1-3:30pm, Boston: Civics Education Lobby Day - Last session the legislature passed the civics education bill to fanfare and cheers. But the Governor's proposed 2020 budget does not include the necessary funding for the Civics Project Trust Fund, which would implement that legislation. RSVP here.
Come and gather with us to celebrate Black Love Day! Tell us how you choose to love your partners, friends, and most of all yourself. Black Love Day was founded in 1993 by Ayo Handy Kendi, director of the African American Holiday Association. According to Kendi, it is the third nationally observed black holiday –Continue reading →
Come join the League of Women Voters (Greater Lowell & Haverhill Chapters) and help up to 1000 new American citizens register to vote. It's a very rewarding experience! Schedule (all times are approximate): 9:00: Table setup begins in lobby 10:00-11:45: Tabling in lobby to explain what we are doing and hand out voter registration formsContinue reading →
(español abajo) Who’s behind the displacement crisis in East Boston? Large corporate landlords like Joe Donovan of GRID. This large, expanding real estate enterprise has purchased 65 residential properties in East Boston just in the past 4 years. City Life/Vida Urbana has found many of these properties are now vacant or converted into condos. WhereContinue reading →
February 14 - 5:15 p.m., Boston Common Parkman Bandstand Candlelight Vigil for Parkland A short candlelight vigil to mark the one year anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, FL.
Join us for Solidarity Lowell's monthly fun social visibility event! Special local theme TBA. 6:30pm-- Join us at the island in front of City Hall to rally & celebrate peacefully and make a positive imprint on the community. Bring warm hats & gloves! 7:30pm-- After the rally, we'll walk to Big Poke (96 Merrimack Street)Continue reading →
School Garden Cleanup at Lowell Career Academy Tuesday, February 19 from 10am to 2pm 125 Smith Street, Lowell Come join us in February at Lowell Career Academy and help get their school garden grounds prepped for the spring. Together we'll take on general cleanup, including weeding, raking, and clearing garden beds. Snacks and water will be provided.Continue reading →
Please join us for our monthly Jericho Walk at the Burlington MA ICE office.. The Jericho Walk is a silent interfaith prayer and act of solidarity. The walk draws inspiration from the Battle of Jericho, in which the community marched around the city of Jericho seven times, causing the city walls to fall. The JerichoContinue reading →
Khmer Class Sunday, February 24, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association, 465 School St., Lowell $10 per class or $40/month. CMAA is excited to offer Khmer language classes to anyone over the age of 15 who would like to learn to read and write Khmer. Classes are taught by Tararith Kho in a casual settingContinue reading →