Events
Hosted by the Communities Respond to Immigration Documentary Film Festival, On the Line is a film by Carolyn Brown about the culture war that has erupted over immigrants crossing the Mexican border into the United States, and documents a community being torn apart. The story focuses on a Latina journalist who patrols the US-Mexican border with the Minutemen Civil Defense Corps.
After the film there will be time for discussion with the filmmaker, Carolyn Brown, and community advocate Edgar Aranda-Yanoc.
This year's budget has less money for affordable housing than it had last year. The second year in a row over $20 million has been lost from the housing budget.
DC Shelters are growing to temporarily house hundreds of new homeless families. They need a permanent housing option.
Funds to build and protect affordable housing have dried up to a trickle in recent years. We need to reverse this trend.
This budget does not meet the housing needs of DC residents, and must be changed.
You can also testify at the Department of Housing and Community Development hearing on the 18th beginning at 2:00 PM. We need a stong and diverse showing to let the Council know the housing budget must be changed.
To sign up to testify go here: http://action.dccouncil.us/page/s/sign-up-to-testify
If you want help with your testimony contact efalcon@cnhed.org
For information, check out the event's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/171929362927900/
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Join the Washington Peace Center and the DC Learning Collective for a hands-on, interactive workshop on elements of nonviolent direct action - a powerful tool for social change! Through role plays and exercises we will review nonviolent Street Smarts and Safety, working in Affinity Groups, and planning effective NV direct action, Flying Squads and mobile tactics, with a focus on how to use NVDA strategically within a campaign.
For all folks ready to invest in effective actions, or move their campaigns to the next level, as well as those who would like more specifics about effective NVDA following the 99% spring training introductory sessions.
Facilitated by Nadine Bloch and others. Nadine works with Nonviolence International, The Ruckus Society , the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, and others.
Interested in helping lead an interactive, engaging training? Gone through some Nonviolent Direct Action trainings and interested in learning how to lead one? Let us know - we'd like to involve newer trainers to help lead this evening's program and perhaps use it as an opportunity to build towards a more formal training for trainers.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Tikkun Leil Shabbat is a songful, soulful Shabbat service featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
For more information, click here .
row seating, instruments
6:45 pm services, 8:15ish pm potluck dinner
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
$15-$5 Sliding Scale Donation
Do Right Belly Fire, Do Right Monkey Brain** by Erin Bell
We're so excited to get to present this touring show from NYC puppeteer Erin Bell! A toy theater symposium on desire and love! Prairie dogs, neuroscientists, and synchronized swimmers chew on frenchified theory (a la Delueze, Guattari and Pema Chodron), with a cockroach opera sprinkled on neuroscience bits.
Debt Ceiling and Other Vicious Lies by Puppet Underground's very own Ken Srdjak
Poetry by Zein Elamine
And possibly more.
Probably.
Only one way to find out.
Come!
Questions? Concerns? Direct responses? Blocks? VOLUNTEERS?? Email Nikki!
**THIS CABARETTE HAS ADULT CONTENT (PUPPET NUDITY AND SEX) AND MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN.**
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Please join HIAS Young Leaders DC on the evening of Sunday, April 22nd for a film screening and potluck dinner at a private home in Columbia Heights. We will be watching "Hawo's Dinner Party: The New Face of Southern Hospitality," which follows the trajectory of Hawo Siyad, a refugee and former nurse from Somalia, who has come to work at the Tyson Foods chicken processing plant in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Dressed in colorful hijab even on the assembly line, Hawo is determined to learn English and to connect with her neighbors. But as news of "home grown terrorism" appears in the national media and as Hawo tries to reach out, we get an intimate glimpse into the honest - and often uncomfortable - encounters that emerge. Please use this form to RSVP - details about time and location will be circulated to all who register a few days before the event.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This working group will be following up on some of the ideas from the Mt. Pleasant General Assembly discussion, including how we can begin to educate ourselves and neighbors on MtP affordable housing issues and how we can support tenant associations and other fights for affordable housing.
The Neighborhood Assembly is still trying to figure out when their next full planning committee meeting will be. Please don't forget to fill out this survey to help them choose a time that works for as many interested parties as possible.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
SIGN UP HERE to Take Action for Earth Week 2012!
A collaborative initiative of a broad range of religious and faith-based groups and individuals are coming together for five consecutive days of activities in Washington, D.C on Earth Day and the week after, April 22-26, to bring attention to the climate crisis.
Among these, the Interfaith Moral Action on Climate is organizing an action on April 24th in Washington, DC.
April 24 event begins with a sunrise vigil at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial, a multifaith service at NY Avenue Presbyterian Church, a religious procession down Pennsylvania Avenue to Capitol Hill and meetings with Obama Administration agencies and members of Congress. See schedule here.
More info and RSVP form here.
Next week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding the constitutionality of Arizona's anti-immigration law, SB 1070. The court's ruling - expected in June - could determine whether the U.S. will have one immigration policy or fifty. This will be a make-or-break moment for the immigrant rights movement.
Two years ago, DC put forth a plan to end homelessness in the district within five years. How far have we come? And what will it take to reach the goal? The Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place is hosting a community forum to discuss this issue.
For more information, click here .
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
The US Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for and against Arizona's SB1070, the racist anti-immigrant law that is terrorizing local communities. Stand with JUFJ's partner CASA de Maryland on the steps of the Supreme Court to demand justice! Hundreds of CASA members, prominent civil rights, faith and labor leaders and immigrant advocates from Arizona and around the country will be there.
We will meet at the Union Station metro at 10:45 to pass out signs and t-shirts and walk over together.
Can't make it at 11, but want to make it for your lunch break? We'll tweet and facebook our location so that you can find JUFJers at the rally.
WHERE: United States Supreme Court, 11 St NE (Union Station)
WHEN: Wednesday, April 25th, rally begins at 11 AM
The DC Chapter of the Labor and Employment Relations Associations (DC LERA) is hosting a luncheon for those who are interested in learning about the impact that Walmart could have on workers and businesses in the DC area.
The luncheon program will feature Beth Pointer, coordinator for Respect Dc, and Alan Hanson, coordinator for the Organization United for Respect at Walmart (OUR Walmart). Beth Pointer will discussing living wages, healthy communites coalition and will give updates on the six proposed Walmart locations in DC.
Alan Hanson will be disscussing the organizing efforts of Walmart employees as they build their own membership organization to improve conditions in their stores in the DC metro area, and throughout the country.
Details:
Price: Members $25, Non-members $30
Menu: Meal service includes a three-course menu served to your table, plus coffee/iced
tea. Cash wine service will be available. Please let Babbi know if you need a vegetarian meal
Click here to RSVP or contact Babbi at babbi.williams@bcbsa.com or 202-626-4815.
Please join Empower DC and DC Jobs with Justice for this free training facilitated by Jenny Reed from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute. Understand how the Mayor's budget affects you, the human services you receive, and how you can advocate for your self and the groups you work with.
For more information, click here.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is having a community roundtable to discuss their proposed changes to the Secure Communities program. Join the Immigrant Rights Coalition as we hold a press conference outside of the meeting, calling for the program to be Ended, not Mended! DC residents already spoke loud and clear: we don't want Secure Communities in DC!
Join JUFJ and other local community activists for this and other upcoming actions to support immigrant rights! There are several more events where we can "pray with our feet" by standing with immigrants. Learn more and sign up here. Join us for as many as you can!
For more information, e-mail our organizer Monica Kamen.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Ward 1 will be holding a Budget Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Vincent C. Gray to discuss important issues that will impact the District and its citizens.
For more information contact Juan Barragan, juancamilo.barragan@dc.gov (202.538.0313) or Sedrick Muhammad, sedrick.muhammad@dc.gov (202.213.9467)
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Join the United Planning Organization as it hosts the American University documentary film screening of "UPO: The Voices of Overcomers" in celebration of community action month, and "The Anacostia Watershed Society: Re-Storying the Anacostia River". Be sure not to miss this unique event presented by the community voice project led by filmmaker-in-residence, Nina Shapiro-Perl, and the American University student filmmakers. Join community partners, faculty and friends for a film screening and reception. To learn more about the community voice project of American University, go here.
Please RSVP by e-mailing or calling Vicki Johnson (202) 238-4641
Limited parking availiable. Light refreshments to follow the screenings.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Top fundraiser Jerry Panas explains that "storytelling is the fiber of relationship building."
Making emotional connections with potential donors can move them from concern to passion to cash. Studies show your audience will remember just 5% to 10% of your message if conveyed via facts and figures. That number jumps to 65% to 70% if conveyed via a story.
In this workshop, Nancy Bocskor, who is a professor of fundraising at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, will teach how the art of storytelling can boost your bottom line. She has worked in more than 20 countries promoting civil society and teaching leadership skills, especially to women in emerging democracies.
You'll learn:
• The Five Steps of Crafting a Successful Story
• How to Transform Yourself into "Storytelling Superhero"
• Lessons from Dale Carnegie, Harry Winston and other great motivators
• How to Collect Stories in Your International Development Work
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This past Friday, ICE announced cosmetic changes for its 'S-Comm' program. ICE will begin deportation proceedings post conviction for traffic offenses. Ridiculous! As Congressman Luis Gutierrez put it it "Only the federal government can turn a $50 traffic violation into a broken family by deporting a parent."
More than ever its clear that our local government needs to pass the DC Immigration Detainer Compliance Act, which would prevent hundreds of DC residents' deportations.
JUFJ is organizing a group to meet with staffers of key DC Council Members to make it clear that we and the rest of DC do not want our local police officers enforcing a broken immigration system. As of right now, appointments have been made with staffers of 3 of the council members on the Judiciary Committee. People will meet with:
Jack Evan's staff
Muriel Bowser's staff
Marion Barry's staff
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
The Judiciary Committee will be marking up the Immigration Detainer Compliance Amendment Act of 2011. Join the Immigrant Rights Coalition as they show their support for this important bill.
Join JUFJ and other local community activists as we come out to support immigrant rights in the District! There are plenty of ways to get involved and show your support. You can find the RSVP form with affiliated events here. Sign up for as many as you can!
More more information, e-mail Monica
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Spread the word, particularly to the 14-24 year olds in your life!
RSVP to (202) 234-9119 x 102 or jonathan@empowerdc.org.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Tikkun Leil Shabbat is a songful, soulful Shabbat service featuring a teaching about a social justice issue and followed by a potluck vegetarian dinner. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
For more information, click here .
row seating, a cappella
6:45 pm services, 8:15ish pm potluck dinner
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
One Planet, One Future
The DC Labor Chorus brings you this benefit concert featuring Kinobe & the African Sensation and Echoes of Africa Community Chorus.
Tickets are $20 and proceeds will be shared with the African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation.
For more information, check out laborheritage.org
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Join Peace Action Montgomery as they celebrate the local peace community’s work over the past year at their annual luncheon! Prolific author and amazing activist David Swanson is this year’s featured speaker. In addition, the awesome MoCo Peace Players will make a surprise appearance! And, you’ll be inspired by the contributions to peace of this year’s awardees.
Lebanese Taverna will cater the luncheon, and vegetarian options will be available. The suggested donation is $25, with proceeds to be divided between the Afghan Women’s Fund and the national office of Peace Action.
Contact: RSVP at info@peaceactionmc.org
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
The market rate cost of infant and toddler care in DC is $18,200 per child, per year. The mayor's proposed cuts to child care could cost 400 families their vouchers - and their jobs.
Bring your babies and toddlers to the Council! Tell the Council to restore the mayor's $5.7 million in cuts to the Child Care Subsidy Program. Don't Cut Child Care!
For more info or to RSVP, contact Sequnely at Empower DC, at (202) 234-9119 or Childcare@empowerdc.org .
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
JUFJ is joing the DC Public Trust in a city-wide campaign to end the influence corporate money in District politics. Join us on May 15th, special election day in Ward 5, as we collect signatures for a ballot intiative that would ban direct corporate contributions to DC politicians.
JUFJ volunteers played a crucial role in collecting almost 10,000 signatures on DC's primary election day in April. Join us to change the status quo of corruption in DC by collecting signatures to bring campaign finance reform to the people, please sign up for a shift here.
Have fun connecting with new and old JAM (Jews and Muslims) DC friends! Held at the delightful downtown venue Litestars, we will be treated a sampler mix of tartlets, salads, soup, drinks, tea and cookies. Admission is $10/person, a portion of which will go to assist in building our organization. Please RSVP on Facebook to help us plan the event, and spread the word!
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Share your ideas and vision around:
Next steps for Empower DC's Affordable Housing Campaign
Housing priorities and potential partners
How to include youth and returning citizens
Target communities and where we can have the most impact
For more info or to RSVP, contact Parisa at (202) 234-9119 or parisa@empowerdc.org.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Come out to the Festival Center for the final event in the Things That Make For Peace series, a series of forums exploring how people of faith and conscience can be peacemakers in the Middle East conflict. In this forum, Missy Lane, an activist in the anti-war and Palestinian solidarity movements, will be discussing the role NVDAs can play in bringing about peace.
For more information, click here.
This is an 8-week course on Wednesdays from April 18 to June 6.
With occupiers camped around the country, same-sex marriage legalization efforts gaining ground, and debates about immigrant rights becoming a focal point of the 2012 elections, social justice advocacy is coming to the forefront of public attention.
Jews United for Justice shares information about events & opportunities sponsored by JUFJ allies, or information about local Jewish or inter-faith events and opportunities which concern local social justice issues, local anti-poverty work, or religious teachings about social justice issues.
It is up to our discretion whether or not to list a particular event or opportunity. No events will be listed which take place outside of the greater DC area, or which focus primarily on international issues. We may choose not to publicize events which take place on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath - from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday), or on Jewish holidays.
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