32] See the film "Indomitable Hope” – Mar. 4
33] Hearing: Commercial Water Billing – Mar. 4
34] Happy Hour for Clean Water – Mar. 4
35] Hopkins is Suing
for Medical Debt -- Mar. 4
36] Systemic Racism in Baltimore – Mar. 4
37] Fighting
Back Against Hate – Mar. 4
38] Bears Ears
National Monument – Mar. 4
39] Debating the Green New Deal -- Mar. 4
40] Call Congress – Mar. 5
41] North
Korea Domestic Security Challenges – Mar. 5
42] Support the
Democracy Amendment Resolution – Mar. 5
43] Citizens Against Beltway
Expansion – Mar. 5
44] Direct
Action for Affordable Housing – Mar. 5
45] Celebrating
Women's Influence -- Mar. 5
46] Tom Pelton
at TU Galleries – Mar. 5
47] Wildlife on the Move Film Festival – Mar. 5
48] LOVING LIFE ON THE
MARGINS – Mar. 5
49] "Worldmaking
After Empire" – Mar. 5
50] Meet &
Greet Bill Henry – Mar. 5
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32] –On Wed., Mar. 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 PM, you are invited to a
focused private screening of the new film "Indomitable Hope.” The film
tells the story of a Palestinian children’s trauma expert from Gaza, Ayman
Nijim, who embarks on a multi-year journey to further his education and make a
better life for his family. Ayman’s story brings a very personal focus to the
tragedy and trauma of life in Gaza and the fierce determination of Gazans to
survive, to demand their human rights, and to have the opportunity to thrive.
The film casts a special light on the trauma of children in Gaza and Ayman's
seven-year struggle to reunite with his wife and two children. This screening,
a rough cut, which is 37 minutes, will be shown at Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia
Avenue NW, WDC 20037.
The purpose of the screening is to get your feedback, input and
thoughts on the film to help the filmmaker, Ahmed Mansour, better tell the
story for potential audiences before the last phase of editing begins. Ahmed
was born and raised in Gaza and came to the US four years ago to do his
graduate degree in film at NYU. A light lunch will be served at 12:30 PM, and
the screening starts at 1 PM. Go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/private-screening-of-indomitable-hopefilm-tickets-95654237399?ref=eattnewsrecs&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_algo&utm_content=baltimore-md.p2020_10&utm_term=eattnewsrecs&afu=219117122755&rank=2&recommended_events_quantity=5&aff=eattnewsrecs.
33]
– On Wed., Mar. 4 from 5 to 6 PM, get over to
a Legislative Investigations Hearing: Commercial Water Billing, hosted
by Council President Brandon M. Scott at Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday
St., Baltimore 21202. The Legislative Investigations Committee will hold a
hearing on Commercial Water Billing. Information and an agenda for the hearing
can be found here: https://baltimore.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=40401&GUID=98E3A402-6480-44DB-B43F-8E144BECF79F. Visit
https://www.facebook.com/events/2847090822025190/.
34] – On Wed., Mar. 4 from 5 to 8 PM, get over to a Happy Hour for Clean
Water, hosted by Maria Jacobson and Starla Newman at Fare Well,
406 H St. NE, WDC 20002. Help raise
money for the Anacostia Watershed Society. AWS is a nonprofit organization
whose mission is to protect and restore the Anacostia River by bringing
partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River
for the benefit of all living in its watershed and for future generations. The
vision is to make the Anacostia River and its tributaries swimmable and
fishable, in keeping with the Clean Water Act.
See https://www.facebook.com/events/2594141137495880/.
35] -- On Wed.,
Mar. 4 from 6 to 8 PM, hear about From Hopkins to the Court: Is Suing for
Medical Debt Acceptable? The event is hosted
by Teachers and Researchers United and Coalition For A Humane
Hopkins- CAHH at Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St.,
Baltimore 21201. Johns Hopkins Hospital has filed over 2,400 lawsuits, since
2009, against their own patients, including their own employees. Many of these
lawsuits resulted in wage garnishments and harassments from collections
attorneys.
The amount patients have been sued for is less than 0.05% of JHH's
annual operation revenue. Many of these patients would likely have qualified
for free or reduced-cost care but were not informed of that option by JHH. How can members of this institution ensure
that it is accountable to the Baltimore community? Hear from patients, JHU students and faculty,
and JHH nurses about Hopkins's debt collection practices against low-income
patients and what can be done to fight back! Enjoy free pizza! Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/1114497238895549/.
36] – On
Wed., Mar. 4 from 6:15 to 8:30 PM, hear from Lawrence Lanahan about Systemic
Racism in Baltimore, hosted by St. Vincent de Paul Church, 120 N. Front
St., Baltimore 21202. The Education and
Enrichment Committee is continuing its exploration of racial justice in our
society and in our hearts. Join in for a simple Lenten soup and salad meal at
6:15 PM, with Mr. Lanahan's presentation and discussion from 7 to 8:30 PM. RSVP for planning purposes at 410-962-5078.
Lawrence Lanahan will speak to us about systemic racism as it
exists in overt and covert ways within our country, state, and city. Lanahan's
first nonfiction book, "The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to
Cross Baltimore's Racial Divide", was released on May 21, 2019. Thus, his
emphasis in this discussion will be on racism in Baltimore. His book will be
available for purchase following the presentation and discussion. Lawrence
Lanahan has worked in radio and print journalism for over a decade, including
five years producing for WYPR, Baltimore's NPR station. At WYPR, he won a
duPont Award for "The Lines Between Us," a year-long multimedia
series about inequality. He writes songs and performs in Baltimore, sometimes
with the band Disappearing Ink. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/568162560448975/.
37] – On Wed., Mar. 4 from 7 to 9 PM, get with
Fighting Back Against Hate by Building Community Bonds, hosted by Tikkun
Olam Women's Foundation of Greater Washington at Adas Israel Congregation, 2850
Quebec St. NW, WDC 20008. TOWF is proud to co-sponsor this exciting event along
with Capital Jewish Museum and Adas Israel Congregation. Learn about the impact
of white supremacy on women and girls. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/2740589152695061/.
38] –
On Wed., Mar. 4 from 7 to 9 PM,
catch a Panel Discussion On Bears Ears National Monument, hosted
by Patagonia, 3104 M Street NW, WDC 20007.
In 2017, President Trump issued presidential proclamations that reduced
the size of Bears Ears National Monument by about 85 percent and Grand
Staircase-Escalante National Monument by half. Despite a pending lawsuit that
challenges the illegal taking, in February 2020 the administration announced
plans to open the 2 million acres in southern Utah to energy companies and
ranchers. Join for a panel discussion about the fight for Bears Ears with
activist Davina Smith and others. Sample offerings from HoneyFlower Foods and
Patagonia Provisions, and take home some Patagonia Defend Public Lands swag.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2514485688655990/.
39] – On Wed., Mar. 4 from 6 to 8 PM, check out
debating the Green New Deal: Pathways for Climate Policy, hosted
by McCourt E&E, Old North 205, Georgetown University. Join McCourt
Energy & Environment for a timely panel discussion on the Green New Deal
and the role of different policy solutions in addressing the climate crisis at
scale. The discussion will be moderated by Zahra Hirji of Buzzfeed News and
will feature several speakers. The panel features professionals across the
political spectrum who are working in the energy transition, and have
significantly different perspectives on potential pathways for decarbonization,
including the Green New Deal and the CLEAN Future Act. A Q+A session will
follow the panel. As usual, food and drink will be provided! Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/223641832012347/.
40] –On Valentine’s Day, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian leaders
held a moving prayer circle at Xeriscape Park in Brownsville, TX, calling for an
end to Migration Protection Protocols and other cruel asylum policies. Doctors Without
Borders released a report showing that over two-thirds of migrants
fleeing Guatemala, Honduras, or El Salvador experienced the murder, disappearance,
or kidnapping of a relative before their departure. More than 600
asylum-seekers have been sent to Guatemala to request protection there,
as part of “safe third country agreements.”
On March 5th, Call
Congress. Work to increase asylum
acceptance and End the Remain in Mexico and other anti-asylum policies. Contact
Lynn Tramonte, Interfaith Immigration Coalition, at 202-255-0551 / media@interfaithimmigration.org.
41] – On
Thurs., March 5 from noon to 1 PM, hear about North Korea Domestic Security
Challenges, UN Energy Sanctions and Re-Emergence of the Threat of Famine in
Room 505, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington
University, 1957 E Street, NW, WDC 20052. RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUrjtsiGNHj_GzB3BwQlhTuu1aDjzWFnvacDKO6Wsfp8ThpA/viewform.
42] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 1 to 5 PM, attend
the Senate Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs, hosted
by Get Money Out - Maryland, Inc. at 11 Bladen St., Annapolis 21401-1901.
Your presence could make the difference for passing SJ2, the Democracy
Amendment Resolution. The Committee defeated this measure by one vote last
year. Come hear testimony. Go to
https://www.facebook.com/events/813074495843333/.
43] - On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 1 to 3 PM, attend a
House Hearing: MDOT Promises Act of 2020, P3 process reform, hosted
by Citizens Against Beltway Expansion, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis 21401-1912.
The House of Delegates Environment and Transportation Committee has scheduled
hearings on two bills backed by CABE--HB1249 - the MDOT Promises Act of 2020
and HB1424 - a public private partnership process and oversight reform
bill. Look at
https://www.facebook.com/events/3095462180477871/.
44] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 5 to 8 PM, get with Direct Action for
Affordable Housing & After School Programs, hosted by The Takoma Park
Seventh-day Adventist Church. Join the
Takoma Park Church on the matters of affordable housing, after school programs
for low income families and issues related to immigrant needs. To register or
for more information call or email Pastor Daniel Xisto daniel.xisto@thetpchurch.org. Look at https://www.facebook.com/events/189641739026032/.
45] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, get
involved with Celebrating Women's Influence in Honor of Women's History, hosted
by Sims for Baltimore at Terra Café, 101 E. 25th St., Baltimore 21218.
Women have and will continue to play a vital role in the history of Baltimore.
Celebrate the 100th year of women gaining the right to vote. Network with these amazing women doing
incredible things in and around Baltimore, while enjoying delicious food and
drinks. RSVP at https://donate.fundhero.io/sims-for-baltimore. Contact Paris at Paris@MellingerGroup.com or 410-727-0501. See https://www.facebook.com/events/854063101710367/.
46] -- On
Thurs., Mar. 5 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM,
hear from Tom Pelton at TU Galleries, Center for the Arts, Towson
University, Towson 21252. Hear Tom
Pelton put the Environment (and especially the Chesapeake Watershed) "in
Focus" in conjunction with our current Exhibition "Stacy Levy:
Collected Watershed." Pelton is a national award-winning environmental
journalist. He has hosted "The Environment in Focus" on WYPR since
2007. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/635114007051006/.
47] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 7 to 9:30 PM, check out Wildlife on the
Move Film Festival, hosted by the National Wildlife Federation at the
Landmark's E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, WDC 20004. This is Washington D.C.s first film festival
to celebrate the art and science of wildlife crossing structures. For many years, transportation planners and
wildlife biologists have sought effective solutions to address wildlife-vehicle
collisions (WVCs) and the barrier effect of highways on wildlife movement.
Habitat fragmentation limits the ability of migratory and transitory species to
move from one area to another, and is undermining the genetic integrity of many
increasingly isolated populations—threatening, in some areas, the extirpation of
local populations of wildlife.
Unlike many large-scale environmental issues we face, proven
solutions exist today. Creating a transportation system capable of co-existing
with nature is within reach. Developed collaboratively by a team of engineers,
ecologists, biologists, landscape architects and policy experts, wildlife
crossing structures provide safe passage for animals, reconnect landscapes, and
protect motorists. See https://www.facebook.com/events/1552735708214085/.
48] – On Thurs., March 5 at 7 PM, join the authors Suzanne
Belote Shanley and Brayton Shanley on their nonviolent legacy tour as they read
from their new book: LOVING LIFE ON THE MARGINS- THE STORY OF THE AGAPR
COMMUNITY at the Jonah House Community, 1301 Moreland Ave., Baltimore. Call 410-233-6238. The authors are co-founders of The Agape
Community, a lay Catholic residential community on 34 acres of land in Central
Massachusetts Started 37 years ago, Agape has welcomed hundreds for retreats
and rural immersions to learn contemplation, nonviolence, and sustainability.
The community is involved in interfaith dialogue and practice, including
witness and action against war and capital punishment, and has hosted
gatherings to listen to those experiencing racial injustices. Order your book
on the Agape website: www.agapecommunity.org or call (413)967-9369.
48] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 7 to 9 PM, Adom
Getachew presents "Worldmaking After Empire" at Red Emma's Bookstore
Coffeehouse, 1225 Cathedral St., Baltimore 21201. Decolonization revolutionized
the international order during the twentieth century. Yet standard histories
that present the end of colonialism as an inevitable transition from a world of
empires to one of nations—a world in which self-determination was synonymous
with nation-building—obscure just how radical this change was. Drawing on the
political thought of anticolonial intellectuals and statesmen such as Nnamdi
Azikiwe, W.E.B Du Bois, George Padmore, Kwame Nkrumah, Eric Williams, Michael
Manley, and Julius Nyerere, this important new account of decolonization
reveals the full extent of their unprecedented ambition to remake not only
nations but the world.
Getachew shows that African, African American, and Caribbean
anticolonial nationalists were not solely or even primarily nation-builders.
Responding to the experience of racialized sovereign inequality, dramatized by
interwar Ethiopia and Liberia, Black Atlantic thinkers and politicians
challenged international racial hierarchy and articulated alternative visions
of worldmaking. Seeking to create an egalitarian post imperial world, they
attempted to transcend legal, political, and economic hierarchies by securing a
right to self-determination within the newly founded United Nations,
constituting regional federations in Africa and the Caribbean, and creating the
New International Economic Order. Getachew is the Neubauer Family Assistant
Professor of Political Science and the College at the University of
Chicago. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/496196134372344/.
50] – On Thurs., Mar. 5 from 7 to 9 PM, get with the Meet and Greet with
Bill Henry, hosted by Upper Fells Point Improvement Association, Wolfe St.
and Gough St. Bill is running for Baltimore City Comptroller. Look at
https://www.facebook.com/events/248175226176013/.
To
be continued
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