“Sin País” (“Without Country”) film screening followed by a panel discussion

Dear Concerned Community Members, (Please forward this and share widely) Join Amnesty International USA Mid-Hudson for our 8th Annual Human Rights Event on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:15pm at the Rosendale Theatre.  We will be showing the short documentary "Sin País" ("Without Country") followed by a panel discussion. Sharai Martinez, Luis Martinez’ daughter, will share her experience as a young person whose […]

Are You Challenged by How to Deal with Race Issues?

Are You Challenged by How to Deal with Race Issues... in Your Practice, Institution or Classroom? Are You Concerned about the Impact of Racism in our City and State? Offered by the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond The goal of this training is to provide a common working analysis of racism and the particular […]

Lamp for Haiti

Pam & Robert Joyce And Jane & David Joyce   cordially invite you to a fundraising reception for   Lamp for Haiti   Thursday May 16th, 7-9pm   At the home of Pam and Robert Joyce 25 Mohegan Road, Larchmont, NY   Lamp for Haiti provides quality, cost effective medical care to nearly 20,000 patients […]

Green Light Advocacy Day in Albany

Join Green Light NY: Driving Together's #GreenLightNY campaign in the FINAL PUSH to win #DriversLicensesNOW before the end of the legislative session in June! Passage of the bill will ensure equal access to driver's licenses to all New Yorkers regardless of immigration status. This is a public safety issue that impacts all of us. The […]

Off Fossil Fuels Lobby Day

We’ll be calling on legislators to support climate legislation as bold and ambitious as the science says it needs to be, including a ban on new fossil fuel projects and a transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030.

Emergency Action on Abortion Bans

Several states have declared war on women's health--again. But this time, they are raising the ante. States have enacted unconstitutional bans against abortion--like the heartbeat bill in Ohio--and are openly seeking the overthrow of Roe v. Wade in the courts. Alabama's bill effectively bans abortion in the state. Enough! Planned Parenthood, ACLU, NARAL, among other organizations, have organized demonstrations across the country to Stop the Bans. Events are still in formation.

When: Tuesday, May 21st, 5:30pm
Where: 111 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013 (Alternative address is at Lafayette, Center and Worth Streets)

Art Journaling at WESPAC

Please note that there will be four classes offered in May: May 8th 1pm to 3pm May 8th 6pm to 8pm May 22nd 1pm to 3pm May 22nd 6pm to 8pm These classes are already half full.  If you would like to reserve a spot, please email Susan Sheppard by April 10th at [email protected] ---------- Forwarded […]

The Hate You Give – film screening and discussion

A new initiative called Take the Wheel has started for Westchester youth ages 12 - 18  "focused on hand-on activities designed to promote the practice of democracy and social advocacy. It is committed to forming a diverse community across religious, racial, social class lines. Based on the March for Our Lives movement, students from different towns working together will be […]