Most events are online
ARTS
"Paper Clips: Join us to Examine the American Dream and Who Has Access to It" "Examining the American Dream, and who has access to it, through books and movies." Abdullah Washington, Hayes Moses.
The Beauty of a Colorful Mind - Poetry Hour Free online event, Feb 6 at 7pm, hosted by Erie Co. Historical Society-Hagen History Center "The purpose of this event is to pay homage to famous African American Poets and Artists of the past. This project also gives local poets and word artists an opportunity to use their creative talents to honor the past, appreciate the present and inspire a bright and brilliant future through recorded words."
Native American art gallery opens in Buffalo K Art Gallery ia "owned by a Native American and focused entirely on showcasing the work of nationally-renowned Native contemporary artists." "More Than a Trace" exhibit on video.
"Crack the Door For Some Air" Feb 11 at 7pm Dobama Theatre, Cleveland. Zoom reading. "Mirroring a real-life incident after a Black male neighbor calls the non-emergency number because he noticed Tamara's mother's front door was cracked open"
"...Or Does it Explode?" Cleveland Public Theatre February 11-13. Zoom. Suggested donation $1-$99. "This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in the 21st century. Blends stories gathered from men ages 16-35 in Akron, Ohio"
Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company 2020-2021 Online Season "each production will now be available to watch for free for a four week period. We’ll gladly accept any donation you wish to make, but the productions will be available at no charge."
Virtual tour August Wilson African American Cultural Center Video presentations of artists presenting and talking about their works
EARTH
Education, Energy and Food: Our Environmental Future 2021 Virtual Conference Feb 5 1-4:15pm open and free to all Raising awareness among residents of Pennsylvania and creating connections among organizers and educators to shape a more livable and prosperous world.Please RSVP.
Our Woods and Water Film Series Feb 12 6:30pm Streamed live via Zoom Webinar. Free, but registration required.
"The Whole Story of Plastic" Film screening and panel Feb 13 11am Host: Protect PT.
Report: Pennsylvania stands to gain 243,000 jobs a year from clean energy investment (State Impact, 1/29/2021)JUSTICE
OpenedEyes - Virtual Speaker Series With Brandon Wiley. Hagen History Center Feb 10 7pm also uploaded to YouTube the following day.
UB Speaker: Patrisse Cullors Feb 10, 7pm, virtual " Artist, activist, educator, public speaker and Los Angeles-native Patrisse Cullors is the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network and founder of the Los Angeles-based grassroots organization Dignity and Power Now. "
"PA agency releases racial equity report to serve as 'roadmap' to fight racism. What it found" (Times Online 1/20/21)
"What to do if your loved one is a white supremacist" (Public Source 1/26/2021) "We spoke to Foley Martinez and two Pittsburgh-based experts on extremist groups about the warning signs of radicalization, who’s most susceptible and what to do if you suspect a friend or family member is engaged in white supremacy."
ELECTIONS AND GOV
"Stop Judicial Districting" Feb 7 at 2pm. "Kadida Kenner from the Judicial Independence Project of PA (JIPPA) will talk about what we can do to stop judicial districting in its tracks, before it can even get to the ballot box." Hosted by PA District 5 Indivisible groups.\
Countdown to 2021 Redistricting: Northwest PA wants Fair Districts Feb 23 7pmNew state board kicks off ‘nuts and bolts’ review of Pa.’s election laws (PA Capital-Star 1/28/2021)ALSO...
I just had the chance to watch "The First Rainbow Coalition" from Independent Lens (PBS), a documentary film about the groundbreaking multi-ethnic coalition of African Americans, Latinos and Southern white activists in late1960's Chicago. Well-researched and well-told account, with information that will be new to most viewers.
Erie Action distributing packages to homeless persons: "We have nearly 50 hygiene packs: containing body wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, hand warmers, PPE and menstration packs. Along with warm winter clothing, emergency blankets and drawstring bags. "This collective effort has provided overwhelming direct support to the community. We all have worked together and have met the peoples needs! Moving forward the focus is on distributing what we currently have before collecting anymore donations-- this situation could change at anytime, depending on the need.Thank you for your solidarity and kindness. (this does not include what's already been ordered off the wishlist or people we've been in contact with about donation drop offs! They will make it directly into the hands of the people)"
To keep up with Erie Action's efforts, check them out on Facebook.
PHOTO: Rayna Tabarez
PHOTO: Rayna Tabarez
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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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