South Africa v Israel The International Coalition Against Genocide February 11, 2024, 11 AM EST Click here to register As the world watches the bombings of homes and hospitals, killing mostly children and women, the murder of healthcare and aid workers and media, and the denial of basic necessities to Gazans, civil society has […]
WESPAC is co-sponsoring this screening of "American Hospitals: Healing a Broken System" at the Yonkers Riverfront Library. Please see RSVP at https://bit.ly/CD16-211 for more information!
Panel Event: The legacy of Black educators and activists: enacting social change in our schools Tuesday, Feb 13th, 2024 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST Via ZOOM Following the traditions of Black educators and activists, what strategic efforts can we take to enact social change in our schools? How might we, as educators and […]
From WASS: Join us TOMORROW February 13th on Zoom for: “Where does your garbage go? Burning trash in Westchester” with a legislative update from Senator Pete Harckham! Ever wonder where your garbage goes after you throw it away? It’s trucked to the Wheelabrator trash incinerator in Peekskill which burns over 2000 tons of trash per […]
The Greenburgh Library is hosting a 6-Part Discussion Series following HULU's docu-series created from Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones' groundbreaking work, The 1619 Project. See the flier for more details. One conversation a month will feature a discussion led by local organizers, educators, and public figures - one who identifies as a person of color, and […]
View the agenda and register here or by clicking the button above. We are thrilled to announce that the fourth annual CSA Coalition Summit will be on Thursday, February 15 from 10 am until 4:30 pm. The Summit will take place at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, NY--we can't wait to see all of you in person! The […]
Here is the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) Undoing Racism Workshop schedule for this year! The workshop runs 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Please email [email protected] for registration information. See anticipated outcomes of the workshop below:
The Westchester County Human Rights Commission invites you to join us for a timely discussion on the difference between hate crimes, hate incidents and discrimination. The program will take place on Tuesday, February 20th at 6 p.m. at the Westchester County Center. A copy of the event flyer is attached. We hope you can join […]
The People's Hearing on NYS Redistricting has been rescheduled to February 20, 6-8 p.m. Click here to register for this Zoom program. In December, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled that the state's Congressional maps must be redrawn. The ruling ordered the NYS Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to submit new maps to the state legislature […]
You’ve probably heard “Save The Bees!” but do you know which bees need saving? Over 4000 species of bees inhabit North America, and most don’t live in hives or make honey. Wild bees come in every size, shape, and color you can imagine, and they live all around us, hiding in plain sight. In this […]
Here is a webinar next week on the Trans-Atlantic fight against LNG expansion efforts to stop this deadly trend in its tracks from Oil Change International: Date: Wed, Feb. 21 Time: 1pm ET / 12pm CT / 10am PT / 19:00 CET Register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8qfxAGWQ7KZ1Ojv0FRmVA Please join us to hear about the Biden administration's recent decision to pause new […]
Dear Friends of East Ramapo Schools, Parents and Children, This a call for JVP-Westchester support and outreach. In this situation, as in others we face, the organizers seeking a strong Jewish and Interfaith turnout. Parents and children in the East Ramapo (ER) School district need our support. The crisis in their schools – a hostile […]
From ArtsWestchester: Over the last year ArtsW’s Folk & Traditional Arts Program has been working in close collaboration with Hearts & Homes for Refugees and leaders in Westchester's Afghan refugee community. Together, this Saturday Feb. 24th, in White Plains, NY, we'll be presenting a family-friendly Afghanistan arts & culture fair (2-5PM) as well as a concert performance (8-9:30PM) featuring the incredible Heart of Afghanistan Ensemble. […]
From Prout Sisters: This one hour discussion will take place on Saturday at 9am EST and is hosted by an international women's organization. Spanish translation will be available. Advance registration is required here Please note that this discussion is intended to provide a space for those who identify as women:
On Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm, the Racial Justice Committee of Temple Israel Center is proud to present: "How Much Does a Backpack Really Cost?" a powerful presentation by Akeem Browder. Akeem Browder, president of the Kalief Browder Foundation, will share the story of his youngest brother, Kalief Browder (1993-2015)--a victim of wrongful imprisonment and […]
AMWA present a virtual program on "Malcom X,after the Nation of Islam" by Ustadha Ieasha Prime Resident Scholar and Curriculum Director at Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB) Sunday,February 25,2024 at 7pm Free and open to All reistration required to receive zoom link https://forms.gle/g2Bkk7YNT7czGkB48 For Information on Program Contact: [email protected]
The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) is building momentum across the state! We know that CDFIs, tenant groups, and CLTs all have an important role in shaping and fighting for this bill. Join the New Economy Project in Albany on 2/27 for our TOPA Lobby Day! We'll be meeting with legislators and making it clear that […]
When: February 29th – 9:00-10:30am Where: New York Power Authority – 123 Main Street, White Plains The Economic Development Department of Westchester County and the Westchester Cooperative Network are excited to present an informational workshop on worker owned cooperatives. If you are unfamiliar with this concept, we encourage you to attend to learn more. Who is this for? […]
Veterans For Peace Nuclear Abolition Working Group Presents Webinar on Twin Existential Threats Warheads to Windmills: Addressing the Threats of Climate Change and Nuclear Weapons Before it's Too Late! Thursday, February 29 (Leap Year Day) 4pm PST | 5pm MST | 6pm CST | 7pm EST
From the Poor People's Campaign – NYS: This past Tuesday, we held press conferences in the Bronx, Rochester, and Elmira, announcing that hundreds of poor and low-income New Yorkers, religious leaders and advocates will converge on Albany next Saturday to demand an end to poverty in one of the wealthiest states in the richest country in history. […]
