Stand Against Racism – Friday, April 30th

The YWCA is sponsoring an Anti-Racism event on Friday April 30th. All are welcome to attend! The intent is to help people who are committed to eliminating racism network and learn about what each other is doing. This event is intended to be a kick-off event with the hope that organizations will continue to educate and work for change throughout the year.

9:00 – 10:00 AM Tim Wise will speak at the YWCA (One Salem Sq. Worcester, next to the public Library, off of Main St.)

Mark your calendar to meet newly elected UUA President Peter Morales on Friday, May 21st, from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Newton Unitarian Church (1326 Washington St., West Newton). Elected at the 2009 General Assembly, Reverend Morales is the first Latino President of the UUA. Rev. Morales will outline ways to grow Unitarian Universalism, and his vision for the UUA. Reception to follow. $25 suggested donation to UUMassAction (sponsor of UU Advocacy Day on Wed., April 28th from 10-2 at the UUA and the State House).

Meet Peter Morales by video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNENOiJOFJM

All Souls Community Forum – Bankers, Brokers, Bubbles & Bailouts: An Economic Crisis Workshop. Presented by Jeannette Huezo of United for a Fair Economy. Saturday, April 17, 2 pm – 4 pm. At All Souls Church, 196 Elm Street, Braintree (Corner of Church and Elm). This workshop is designed to help us understand the policies and practices that led to last year’s financial meltdown. It explores what has gone wrong, and illustrates and demystifies our underlying economic structures.

Howard Zinn’s “The People Speak” – The All Souls Community Forum is pleased to present a special screening of the new Howard Zinn tribute film, “The People Speak,” a documentary based on Howard Zinn’s groundbreaking books A People’s History of the United States and Voices of a People’s History of the United States. The documentary shows the rich history of dissent in our nation’s history, and explores why it is so relevant and urgent today. Come hear the likes of Matt Damon, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Penn, Don Cheadle and many others pay tribute to a Boston Great.

Led by Hilary Allen, Community Engagement Manager at Boston Center for Community and Justice, and Meck Groot, MBD Social Justice Coordinator and former Co-Director of Women’s Theological Center.

Unitarian Universalists work hard against systems of domination and oppression. The needs created by these systems are enormous and the strategies for dealing with them perplexing. Those working for transformation can easily feel overwhelmed and spent.

"Build a Home, Grow a Community" Live Music, Good Food and Drinks, and a Great Cause... For more information and to RSVP go to...Lucy Stone Cooperative

JOURNEY TO FREEDOM tells the story of Waitstill Sharp, a Unitarian minister, and his wife Martha, a social worker, who just days prior to the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia left their young children in Wellesley, MA to embark on an uncertain journey as the first commissioners of the Unitarian Service Committee (now the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee or UUSC). At a time when most Americans were either ignorant of or indifferent to the clouds of war gathering over Europe, this unassuming pair of New Englanders plunged into the storm.

Due to homophobia, young people who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth face disproportionate rates of harassment and mistreatment in their schools and communities.

This FREE workshop will explore best practices in evaluating the risks youth are faced with in educational environments, and will explore effective interventions as well as strategies through which staff may foster resilience and improve service delivery for this underserved population.

Poster below. More information at http://www.uubedford.org/

Network with other Social Justice Committee members as you
learn about NEW MEDIA TOOLS that can help you spread the
social-justice message and inspire your congregation.

RSVP for this event to Nancy Banks at
nancy.banks1@verizon.net or 617.835.5426.

Coffee, Tea and Snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your lunch or
donate $3.00 for a Pizza Lunch. Flyer attached.

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> May Day: Friday May 1st
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> Defend Immigrant Rights!
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> We voted for change, Today we make our demands!
> Respect the dignity of Immigrant Workers
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> Where and When?
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> East Boston
> 2:30 pm
> Central Square
> March from Liberty Plaza in
> Central Square to Chelsea City
> Hall
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> Chelsea
> 3:00 pm
> Chelsea City Hall
> March from Chelsea City
> Hall to Glendale Park in
> Everett
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> Everett
> 4:30—5:30 pm
> Glendale Park
> Rally and Entertainment at
> Glendale Park
> (50 Elm Street, Everett)
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