Russ Davis from Jobs for Justice will join us to talk about the organization. Jobs with Justice is a national organization that works with local groups to fight for a decent standard of living, rights to collective bargaining, and other progressive goals. Also on the agenda: updates on immigration actions, postcard actions with the RapidContinue reading →
On April 4th, 1968, civil rights and social justice leader Martin Luther King was assassinated while in Memphis to support black sanitation workers who were on strike. On April 4th, the anniversary of his death, we will march on the Boston Common in his memory. Join us as we call on elected officials to recognizeContinue reading →
Now more than ever immigrant voices must be heard at the state level. This year the advocacy of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Coalition will focus on the Safe Communities Act, a bill to protect the civil liberties and safety of ALL Massachusetts residents.
Join the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, the Boston Workmen's Circle, and True Story Theater (an improvisational troupe) for an afternoon of interfaith connection followed by an interactive workshop based on the theories of Bystander Intervention Training. This workshop will train participants on safe and effective ways to intervene, explore feelings and actions involvedContinue reading →
Folks from across Lowell's diverse communities will come together in solidarity on the steps of City Hall for a time of sharing, fellowship, expression - and of realizing and building community power together. Together Tuesday is an opportunity to meet and hear from like-minded folks from across the community, to laugh, smile, and bond withContinue reading →
April 15, 11am-4pm, Lawrence Public High School, 70-71 N Parish Rd, Lawrence, MA 01843 Please join the offices of State Representative Matias in partnership with Lawrence Public Schools and the American Immigration Lawyers Association for the Lawrence Immigration Clinic. At the Immigration Clinic, those who register and attend will be provided with a free legalContinue reading →
This Rally for Science celebrates the discovery, understanding, and sharing of scientific knowledge as crucial to the success, health, and safety of the human race. We join together to champion not only science itself, but also publicly funded and publicly communicated scientific knowledge as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as aContinue reading →
Saturday, April 22, 5-9pm, 282 Suffolk St, Lowell, MA 01854 Imagine watching hundreds of personalized floating lanterns released into the Western Canal, as you enjoy Lowell's diverse music, traditions, and food. This is the Points of Light, a spring celebration of unity and renewal. More information:Â
We invite organizations, individuals and families to the streets of downtown Lowell to celebrate the greening of our city with a mile-long parade featuring The Party Band, members of the Sullivan School band, puppets, costumes, and eco-conscious groups. Immediately following the parade, we'll be holding a fun sustainability festival for all participants and the generalContinue reading →
At this press conference, select religious leaders will declare the formation of a Merrimack Valley Sanctuary Network. Clergy of various faiths will gather to announce the creation of the Merrimack Valley Sanctuary Network to protect undocumented immigrants from an unjust policy of mass deportation, joining over 800 congregations nationwide. They offer shelter and protection toContinue reading →
Do you want to stand in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters? Do you want to fight back against Trump's agenda of racism and discrimination? Join us in planning our mobilization of students and workers from Lowell to go to Lawrence on May 1st for A Day Without Immigrants march! Thousands will be inContinue reading →
Across the country, April marks the month of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention. In Greater Lowell, we join with community partners, families, and individuals to raise awareness about sexual violence in all forms. The event begins at 6pm with a rally at Lowell City Hall Plaza, followed by a march down Merrimack Street to U-CrossingContinue reading →
Join the Coalition for a Better Acre to clean up the neighborhood's parks. Please register for a free T-shirt at the event. More information and to register:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEnRR0ibZp7L2bcjf9fr5N2UbtkUDXOIyRspNW13NjymvMow/viewform?c=0&w=1
This demonstration is organized by the People's Climate Movement, which grew out of the historic 2014 march on the eve of the UN Climate Summit in New York City. Planned for the 100th day of the Trump administration, the march will oppose Trump's climate change denial and continue the mission of the original 2014 marchContinue reading →
State Senator Jamie Eldridge was submitted a number of bills that aim to improve how we vote in MA.
Lawrence has always been a city of immigrants. In 1912, Lawrence immigrants who demanded better wages and better work conditions made history leading the successful strike "Bread and Roses" that lasted 9 weeks. This May 1st, if you are an immigrant and/or believe in immigrants' rights, join the national boycott! Do not go to work,Continue reading →
Thursday, May 4, 6pm, United Teachers of Lowell, 4th floor, 169 Merrimack Street, Lowell Lowell Education Justice Alliance (LEJA) is a grassroots group of students, educators, parents, school staff, and concerned community members who are deeply tied to neighborhoods and communities across Lowell and all of Massachusetts. We are committed to building a stronger andContinue reading →
Thursday, May 4, 7-9pm, Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Building, 7 Elm St, Harvard, Massachusetts 01451 The League of Women Voters of Harvard is proud to present "Bringing High Quality, Affordable Health Care to Every Person in Massachusetts" with Senator Jamie Eldridge and Rep Jen Benson.
The League of Women Voters of Harvard is proud to present "Bringing High Quality, Affordable Health Care to Every Person in Massachusetts" with Senator Jamie Eldridge and Rep Jen Benson.