CALENDAR & NEWS ~ October 2020

 ELECTION 2020

Volunteers and contributions still needed!

Vice Presidential Debate Oct 7  9PM ET

PA 16th District Debate October 15 and 18 Broadcast on WQLN. Online site(s) to be announced. 

Women's March October 17  Nationwide events. 

After fiery unveiling, some Republicans express concern with House election integrity panel   (Penn Capital-Star 10/1/2020) "The bill stoked concerns among Democrats that Republicans were attempting to delay results and pave the way for the GOP-controlled House to appoint its own electors who’d favor President Donald Trump."
Pennsylvania’s naked ballot problem, explained  Here’s how to get your vote to count. (Vox 9/28/2020)

ACTIVISM

Erie Action   Born during 2020's intense social justice summer, the Erie Action page people say they are "Still here. Still facilitating any and all good trouble for Erie County. If you want to organize, drop a line ... and follow us here for all the most up to date and relevant actions in Erie."

What Can You Do? (Justin Thompson, North Coast Voice, Sept. 2 - Oct. 7 2020) pages 11-12. "things that any of us can do to help make the world a better place, both locally and globally."
Benedictines for Peace Gospel Nonviolence Trainings online Oct 11, 12 and 14 "3-part online nonviolence training. Each session will be one-hour long and each will build on the previous. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing later. Sessions are free, but online registration is required."For more information, email us at  bfp@mtstbenedict.org or call Anne McCarthy, OSB at 814-460-5522

JUSTICE

GU Speaker Series: "US Policing as Racialized Social Control: Canvassing Baltimore and Ferguson."  Oct. 8 Virtual speaker event at Gannon Event free and open to the public: http://events.gannon.edu/ 

GU Speaker Series: "Champions of Justice" Oct. 28 Virtual speaker event at Gannon Event free and open to the public: http://events.gannon.edu/ 

Erie's Walking in Black History: Discussion on the Selma to Montgomery Historic Black Trail (NAACP 9/8/2020)

Erie's Walking in Black History: "What to Do if You are Stopped by Police" Gary Horton and Nicci Page (UECDC 9/24/2020)

Mercy March for Black Lives (Erie News Now 9/21/2020) Part of Mercyhurst's Mercy Week observance.
Erie County Council meets to pass a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis (JET/FOX/YourErie 9/2/2020) 

Body cameras added to Erie Police uniform (JET/FOX/YourErie 10/1/2020)
Cariole's Law passed in Buffalo (WBFO 10/1/2020) Law will protect police officers who step in to prevent other officers from using excessive force. 

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES MEDIA

Let's Talk Native  From their  studio on the Cattaraugus territory of the Seneca Nation   #LETSTALKNATIVE
One Dish, One Mic "In the heart of the One Dish with One Spoon Treaty territory Niagarans Sean VanderKlis and Karl Dockstader dish on any and all issues " 
Seneca Media & Communications Center

EARTH                       

PennFuture opens Erie office  Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future was created in 1998 as a statewide environmental advocacy organization. In June 2020,  they opened an office in Erie.

Shoe Strike held in Perry Square    "Taking a stand against Climate Change: As the newly minted GAIA Youth United group, Art House students organized Friday's Shoe Strike at Perry Square to raise awareness in the Erie community."

Lake Erie: A Call to Action (Jefferson Educational Society 9/25/2020) Jefferson Scholar in Residence Dr. Judith Lynch discusses causes of algal blooms and E. coli contamination and argues that it is time to stop talking and start acting. 

HUNGER

Emmaus Ministries participates in Nuns on the Bus Tour 2020   "Since the Nuns on the Bus annual social justice bus tour sponsored by the Catholic advocacy group NETWORK could not go on the road, they asked organizations like Emmaus Ministries to share how federal policies can affect the people it serves,” said Breanna Mekuly, Emmaus staff member. 

Second Harvest volunteer sign-up Volunteers needed now, COVID-19 precautions observed.

WOMEN

Women's March October 17  Nationwide events.  
Fanny Lou Hamer Risked Her Life for the Vote (Smithsonian Channel)  "Fannie Lou Hamer, an African-American voting rights activist, suffered unspeakable violence and intimidation at the hands of white supremacists and police. Her response: to elevate her cause by launching a long-shot campaign for the U.S. Senate."
Making Women's History in Southwestern New York State "In addition to highlighting women’s important roles in their communities, the original  research published here shines a light on the contributions of New York’s Southern Tier to the cause of women’s equality."

LGBTQ

October is LGBTQ History Month

Allyship in Motion October 6 at 6pm, virtual workshop. "This workshop will help queer youth come together and learn how they can create safe, affirming spaces for all members of the LGTBQIAA community. We will do this by answering: What does it mean to be ally? How do white queer youth support Black, Latinx, Indigenous, queer youth?" Hosted by  Greater  Erie Alliance for Equality. 

Jamestown Pride and Fenton History Center Announce “National Coming Out Day” Event " October 11 livestreamed  courtesy of Robert H. Jackson Center. The stories shared will be added to an exhibit the Fenton History Center is compiling on the history about Chautauqua County’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Diversity Worship Service Oct 25 at Community United Church, 1011 W 38th St, Erie, PA  11 AM.  (814) 864-4429. 

Gay Places: A Virtual Walking Tour "Highlighting 5 significant historic Buffalo sites that influenced the LGBTQ liberation movement here in Western NY."

BAYFRONT PENNDOT PROJECT

Bayfront Public Hearing (virtual) at Erie City Council (9/24/2020 City of Erie) Regarding the PennDOT Bayfront Parkway Plan. 4:30 

City Council Study Session Oct. 1, 2020 (City of Erie 10/1/2020)

Equity Coalition of Erie marched Sept.22, 23, 24.

Connect Erie at Bayfront and State 9/28.  

ART & LIFE

Artist as Activist: Angelique Kidjo: Artist as Activist Oct. 11 at Mercyhurst 2pm Free of charge, but registration is required.

Latinx Artist Spotlight and Local Latinx Art Gallery Showcase "On Oct. 12, the Bruce Gallery at Edinboro will host the opening reception of the art exhibition, 'Let’s Pretend.' The exhibition will be co-curated with local artists of color, an expression of art for and by artists of color, not just Latinx. On Oct. 14, Edinboro will host a livestream at 5:30 pm with Latinx artists."

Erie Lore 2020 Quarantine Edition Show Artlore Studio through October 21. "See each artists interpretation of their world & ours, while the world was locked down."
I Found It On the Ground September 18-October 16 at 1020 Collective, a renovated and revitalized industrial property located at 1020 Holland Street, Erie

A Shared Heritage: People and Places of African American Heritage in Erie County (Jefferson Educational Society 10/1/2020) Overview and background of the newly launched community history project with two of its founders, Chris Magoc and Johnny Johnson

The Etiquette of Eating Outdoors During a Pandemic (Eater NY 9/17/2020)

Helen Reddy at LA Women's March January 2017 leading crowd in "I Am Woman" The anthem she wrote. Rest in Peace. 

French Creek Indivisible honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg at Edinboro Borough Building (French Creek Indivisible 9/25/2020)

‘A Great Diva’ Locals Remember Ginsburg’s 2013 Visit To Chautauqua, Jackson Center (Observer, 9/21/2020)  

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In non-pandemic times, this is a calendar of events for people who believe "a better world is possible." Published monthly.  Focus is local/regional. Not affiliated with any organization All upcoming event listings are nonviolent. Event submissions send to moonkat2014@gmail.com 

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