Advocacy & Action Letter Writing

Bucks County Audubon Society 2877 Creamery Road, New Hope, PA, United States

Ever wanted to write a letter to your congressman, but couldn’t think of what to say? BCAS is offering an Action Night where you can learn how to write an advocacy letter! We will write some together and... Read More

Free

What’s at Stake? Why Marijuana Legalization is a Racial Justice Issue

Bethany Baptist Church 275 West Market Street, Newark, NJ, United States

Discuss the political landscape of marijuana legalization in New Jersey and how to ensure marijuana legalization is fair and equitable for communities of color in our state. This conversation, sponsored by the Lecture Committee of Bethany Baptist Church... Read More

Mayor’s Climate Summit

Rutgers University - Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Mayors and community leaders across New Jersey have taken up the challenge of addressing climate change and implementing sustainability practices at a local level. Please join us to discuss what we must achieve locally, and understand the specific... Read More

$10 – $25

CJCC: Education & Action – 1 Year Later

Unitarian Universalist Congregation Somerset Hills 123 East Cliff Street, Somerville, NJ, United States

It's now been one year since the Central Jersey Community Coalition (CJCC) was first created with our Day 1 event on January 21, 2017. Our Day 1 event and the CJCC was designed to educate, advocate, inspire and... Read More

Fixing NJ’s Broken Economy & Tax System

Reformed Church of Highland Park 19 S. 2nd Avenue, Highland Park, NJ, United States

How do we help NJ citizens support their families, reduce their property taxes, and care for their children? We’ve invited representatives of the incoming Murphy administration, local state legislators, and analysts from New Jersey Policy Perspective to discuss:... Read More

Intersectionality & Public Policy

Bayshore Senior Day Center 100 Main Street, Keansburg, NJ, United States

A discussion on INTERSECTIONALITY AND PUBLIC POLICY The purpose of this event is to look at policy, voting patterns, and organizing through an Intersectionality lens. The goal is to have a substantive discussion to understand the ways that... Read More

Black Lives Matter Newark 2018

Newark Public Library 5 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

The #BlackLivesMatter movement was founded in 2013 by Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tomenti as a call to action after the death of Trayvon Martin (2012) at the hands of George Zimmerman who was acquitted of charges... Read More

Heal the World Community Concert

Adath Israel Congregation 1958 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

Songs of communal healing, peace & friendship Communal art display and dessert Featuring: Trenton Capital Singers Chorale, Adath Israel Ensemble, St Ann's 12:30 Band, Grace Church Taiwanese Choir & First Baptist Gospel Choir TICKETS: Adult $10 Advance/ $12... Read More

$8 – $12

Our next community gathering: On Healthcare

Indivisible Lambertville NJ / New Hope PA 204 N Union Street, Lambertville, NJ, United States

Learn about healthcare from our Indivisible Lambertville NJ / New Hope PA experts.

Walking While Black

Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Join a discussion at Rutgers' Gov. James J. Florio Special Events Forum on the ProPublica/Florida Times-Union "Walking While Black" investigative series. Reporters Topher Sanders and Ben Conarck will be on hand to answer questions about the innovative project... Read More