Tag: Justice

Ready to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to educate the community about the importance of disability rights? Join Independence Alliance, Hamilton County Developmental Disability Services, and the Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County on July 26th from 3:00-8:00PM as we bring everyone together for this anniversary event.
Enjoy the beverages of OTR Stillhouse along with musical performances, art activities, and prize giveaways! Email Dee Henry to be added to the list to receive more information.
 
We have already confirmed the services of DJ Brody Flynn, as well as a disability rights advocate panel with and an opportunity for anyone with a disability to speak at an open mic session about their experiences with accessibility in Cincinnati and beyond. More updates to come!
Representatives from non-disability focused businesses and social service organizations are highly encouraged to attend! We will have resources available for you to make your company more accessible and welcoming for disabled staff and customers.

Saad Ghosn will give a short presentation expanding on his views on art and the role of the artist for peace and justice, and will follow with a guided tour of his exhibit commenting on his works and their message and answering questions.

Join us for a lecture from Environmental Scholar and Author, Dr. Robert Bullard.

Robert D. Bullard, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice and distinguished professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University. He received his Ph.D. degree in sociology from Iowa State University.

In 2021, President Joe Biden named him to the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council (WHEJAC). In 2022, the University of California, Berkeley Ecology Law Quarterly gave him its Environmental Leadership Award, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award; Georgetown University and the University of Johannesburg awarded him honorary doctorates; and he was elected to join the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Anti-Death Penalty Regional Grassroots Meetings
Monday, February 5
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual – Zoom 

Join the Northern Ohio meeting here.
Join the Southern Ohio meeting here.

Questions? Email Bekky@IgnitePeace.org.

Immigrant Dignity Coalition Meeting
Wednesday, January 24*
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church & Zoom

RSVP: Samantha@IgnitePeace.org

The meeting will take place the evening of Wednesday, July 26 at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church (103 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219 in the Corryville/Mt. Auburn area near the University of Cincinnati) and virtually via Zoom.

Parking Directions Here

RSVP/Zoom Link: samantha@IJPCcincinnati.org

For those of you who cannot attend the meeting in person, you can still join us on Zoom! Mt. Auburn is providing the latest technology to connect groups so it doesn’t matter where you’re located- you’ll still be “in the room.”

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided through Zoom, so in person attendees must bring your own headphones to hear the audio in Spanish through your phone.

Meet with your legislator and tell them why YOU want to end the death penalty.

Registration deadline: July 19

Register here

Questions? Email Bekky@IJPCcincinnati.org

Join The Amos Project to stay informed and up-to-date with the latest justice news impacting our communities. Senior Clergy (or their designee) are invited to join the next Statewide Clergy Call, Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:00pm-7:15pm

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqfuiurz8sHNRdpGHodsk8XFT_NYYeV6pG

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
The next Immigrant Dignity Coalition meeting will take place virtually via Zoom.
Please contact Samantha at Samantha@IJPCcincinnati.org to be sent the link and password prior to the meeting.
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La próxima reunión de la Coalición de Dignidad de los Inmigrantes tendrá lugar prácticamente el próximo miércoles a través de Zoom.
Póngase en contacto con Samantha en Samantha@IJPCcincinnati.org para recibir el enlace y la contraseña antes de la reunión.
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Preguntas/Questions: immigrantdignitycoalition@gmail.com
The next Immigrant Dignity Coalition meeting will take place virtually via Zoom.
Please contact Samantha at Samantha@IJPCcincinnati.org to be sent the link and password prior to the meeting.
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La próxima reunión de la Coalición de Dignidad de los Inmigrantes tendrá lugar prácticamente el próximo miércoles a través de Zoom.
Póngase en contacto con Samantha en Samantha@IJPCcincinnati.org para recibir el enlace y la contraseña antes de la reunión.
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Preguntas/Questions: immigrantdignitycoalition@gmail.com