Nada Khader has an interesting family history, with three Palestinian Christian grandparents and a Jewish grandmother. In this discussion, she will share some personal stories, talk about life for Palestinians and offer suggestions for ways forward. Nada has been the director of WESPAC, a 45-year-old local social justice organization, for the past 18 years. Tuesdays […]
SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 10:30 a.m. at Ethical Culture Society of Westchester 7 Saxon Woods Rd., White Plains, NY 10605 (914)948-1120 “A Mother’s Journey from Incarceration, to Activism and Higher Education” After giving birth behind bars, Tina Tinen became active in the anti-shacking movement when she returned to society in 2012. NOW awarded her […]
Monday, March 4th at 7pm at WESPAC with Author Nora Lester Murad 77 Tarrytown Road, Suite 2W (upper level - free parking on site) White Plains, NY 10607 Tens of millions of people are being uprooted, separated from their families and risk losing their culture as a result of war, poverty, repression and climate injustice. […]
Learn More About Fair & Affordable Housing Opportunities in Westchester County Can you afford to purchase your own home? Find out by meeting with lenders, realtors and not-for-profit counselors who can guide you through the homeownership process on: Saturday, March 9 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE Admission Westchester County Center 198 Central Avenue White […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please post and pass on to interested others 8 YEARS AFTER FUKUSHIMA: INDIAN POINT DECOMMISSIONING, WOMEN’S VOICES PEEKSKILL—On Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m., at the American Legion hall, 936 McKinley Street, Peekskill, Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition (IPSEC) and other local groups are hosting a pot-luck lunch and informative program […]
Our movement for Medicare for All has never been stronger. But as the 2020 election cycle heats up, political elites are getting scared and pushing “moderate,” “market-friendly” approaches. Join us on Sunday, March 10 in White Plains to discuss why we must demand nothing less than Medicare for All, and how we can fight to […]
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Robin Kimmerer - Book Discussion at WESPAC: As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer has been trained to ask questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces the notion that plants and […]
YOU CAN FIGHT CITY HALL, AND WIN! WE'LL TELL YOU HOW TO GET THIS DONE. JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING. WHEN Tuesday, March 19, 2019 WHERE WESPAC, 77 Tarrytown Road Suite 2W White Plains TIME 6:30- 8:00 Refreshments Provided Join us as we learn from a panel of experts about the initiatives the […]