The Universal Human Rights Inauguration Ball (1.20.21) is based on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the current human rights review of the USA and the change to be brought about by the Biden Harris administration. We do this as part of the UN Universal Periodic Review (#UNUPR) of the USA that started 11.9.20.…
I have been offering a free sing along on MLK Day every year for seven years running. This year, we will not be able to meet in person, but we will still be able to sing our hearts out! Please join us! We will sing songs of freedom and justice. Children of all ages are…
In an effort to honor the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and respond to recent threats of violence against our transgender and nonbinary community in Columbus, we invite our Black and Brown trans and nonbinary community to lend their voices to our campaign of solidarity for LGBTQ+ youth, to lift up the…
So you’ve reposted political tweets on your Instagram story–now what’s next? Join us on MLK Day (Monday Jan 18) at 2PM EST to learn how to amplify your voice as an activist and advocate for what you believe in. Hear from powerful speakers and equip yourself with the tools to contact your representatives and fight…
Beginning on Monday, January 18, 2021 (through Sunday, January 24), Karamu House will premiere “Infinite Hope,” a special celebration in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This 50-minute virtual presentation of spoken word, song, and dance is FREE to the community, but registration is required. Sign up to watch and learn about…
Join the MLK Planning Committee of the Mahoning Valley for a Virtual Workshop on Institutionalized Racism. Topics will be Criminal Justice/Police Reform and Healthcare During COVID. Common Pleas Judge John Durkin, Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Virginia Banks, and Director of Youngstown Minority Health Dept. Leigh Green will join us as speakers/facilitators for the event.
This will be a half-day conference honoring the National Day of Service on January 18th sponsored by the Presidential Inauguration Committee. The theme corresponds to Envision the Future of the United States as President-Elect mentions multiple times a call for unity and a stronger community. The novel coronavirus has affected millions of Americans through unemployment…
The Essential Workers of Paulding County Ohio deserve the acknowledgment and respect of our Community. We have a brief message and prayer of gratitude scheduled during this time of reflection.
The Peace and Freedom Committee will host a speech competition. The delivery of sweet treat delivery boxes will require volunteers. Senior citizens, first responders, and health care workers, as well as any one who purchased these boxes will be the primary audience.