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MLK Day of Service with Rural Action AmeriCorps
Join Rural Action AmeriCorps members for a Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday January 20th. We will march together in the MLK Silent March starting at 10:30 a.m. and meet back at UCM: Center for Spiritual Growth and Social Justice (18 N. College Street, Athens) at 11:30 for a provided lunch… Read More
Beat Climate Change Coffee House
Get your inner beatnik on! Climate Change Theatre Action’s original plays presented Readers’ Theater-style. Calling all poets and musicians! Open mic for poetry and music–sign up to present. Climate change-themed work welcomed but not required. Climate Action Information Table Taking Climate Action opportunities Coffee, Tea and Snacks Admission by donation
Global Climate Strike-Athens
Unplug, disrupt, divest, and focus on people power! People and organizations around Athens fighting climate change with action will connect with others who care, to share ideas and strategies. Bring a bike, a blank t-shirt, a shovel, and a handful of spare change (if you want to, for a fun donation game) and something to… Read More
Women’s March – Athens
The 2019 Women’s March in Athens will be held on Saturday, January 19th, from 1 – 3 pm. Speakers will kick off the rally at Scripps Amphitheater. Marchers will walk, sing, and make our voices heard up Court St., where additional leaders and activists will share their message. The March will culminate at Howard Green… Read More
Showing Up for Racial Justice October General Meeting
Showing Up for Racial Justice of Southeast Ohio will hold its October General Meeting Monday, October 22, 6:30-8:30pm, in the Meeting Room of the Athens Public Library. The meeting will feature a Racial Justice Roundtable group conversation with representatives of organizations that support the efforts and interests of local people and communities of color. Childcare… Read More
Working with People on the Midst of Violence in Northern Iraq
Hear more about the current situation in Iraq, the work of local people working for justice and peace, and how civilians are affected by Turkish and Iranian Military bombing of their villages. Recently back from her summer in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq, Peggy will share stories of local people living in the midst… Read More
Generational Activism
By: Juli Holbert, Tanner Bidish
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Activism has long, historical roots in the United States that are sewn into the Constitution. The right for individuals to peaceably assemble has, and does, pave the way for groups to achieve political goals. But has activism changed? The OUtlet’s Juli Holbert takes a look at how different generations view protest and activism. Nina Richner,… Read More