I am very excited to invite you to an amazing panel discussion and exploration of Restorative Justice Practices on November 13 at the Nyack Center at 7pm. Last September, we held a panel discussion and conversation to introduce the concept of Restorative Justice, and how individuals and communities might deal with violent crime. We explored […]
Protecting Civil Liberties and Public Safety in an Age of Terror Monday, November 14th from 6pm to 8:30pm Tudor Room at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University 78 N Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603 A panel discussion to address public concern about potential terrorist activity and to review procedures that are in place intended […]
Dear friends, Can we all make an effort to drop what we are doing tomorrow afternoon and come out to support the family of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. tomorrow at 5pm? The family is in pain, especially given the recent jury verdict, and needs our support. We would like to come together and offer […]
SOLIDARITY WITH STANDING ROCK Stop the Dakota Access Pipeline Please join us as we stand in solidarity with the North Dakota Standing Rock Water Protectors to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. Sunday, November 20th 1:00 PM Nyack Memorial Park We will gather at the shore of the Hudson River in prayer, blessing […]
Make Westchester a Sanctuary! Convertir Westchester en un Santuario! March and Rally in downtown White Plains on Black Friday, November 25th Assemble at 12 noon at the Fountain (intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains) 12:30pm march to the Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd statue located at 111 Dr. MLK Jr. […]
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD • 10 AM - 4 PM MEMORIAL UMC SANCTUARY * 250 BRYANT AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NY MARGARET EBERLE 2016 FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL & CRAFTS SALE • 30+ International & local fair trade arts and crafts vendors • Lunch & homemade baked goods for sale • Free parking or Bee-Line Bus #5 […]
“Resisting Incarceration, Colonialism and Racism--from Standing Rock and Movement for Black Lives to Palestine” 2.3 million people are incarcerated in US prisons Over 7000 Palestinians are incarcerated in Israeli jails US and Israel are collaborating on policing, incarceration and torture Indigenous communities, communities of color and other marginal communities are resisting colonialism, racism, incarceration […]
Westchester Residential Opportunities will hold a symposium co-sponsored by John Jay Legal Services and CitiBank on December 9, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.at Pace Law School in White Plains, N.Y. The program will be called WHY ZIP CODE MATTERS: THE EFFECTS OF SEGREGATED HOUSING ON EDUCATION. This program will be open to the general public, […]
Candlelight Vigil Marking Gun Violence Deaths in Westchester as Legislators Prepare to Vote to Ban Gun Shows on County Properties Monday, January 9 6:30-7:00pm Front steps of Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Sponsored by Interfaith Clergy for Social Action and WESPAC As Westchester County legislators prepare to vote on […]