Calendar

On Tuesday September 4th, the Onondaga County Legislature will meet at 1pm to discuss legislation proposed by Legislator McMahon that will further criminalize poverty in our county. Please read the attached article for further details and join us at the meeting. 

https://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2018/08/proposed_onondaga_county_law_would_ban_begging_if_its_too_aggressive.html

Yusuf Abdul-Qadir co-manages the NYCLU's statewide AMEMSA work, is responsible for an ambitious portfolio of civil rights and liberties issues including ending solitary confinement, desegregating Onondaga County schools, police accountability and transparency, education equity and other
issues, and is the organization’s representative covering 8 counties across Central New York.

Free and open to the public.

Mon., Oct. 8: CNY Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition is hosting a workshop on the sanctuary movement. 8:30am-2pm at May Memorial, 3800 E. Genesee St in Syracuse. Click here to register.

Mon., Oct. 8: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, not Columbus Day. 4:30-6pm at Columbus Circle in Syracuse. Organized by Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation. More details here.

Regulated Marijuana Listening Session in Syracuse

Tuesday October 9th 6 PM – 8 PM @ DoubleTree 6301 State Rte 298 E Syracuse

Listening sessions began in early September and will be completed by mid-October. All sessions will be from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. The sessions are open to the public, and to accommodate all those planning to attend, pre-registration is encouraged.

Before attending one of the 15 Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions, learn more about how reforming marijuana laws is a social, racial, and economic justice issue.
From the Drug Policy Alliance: www.drugpolicy.org/issues/reforming-marijuana-laws

Tuesday October 9th 7 PM @ ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse

Featuring: Fred Carriere, Political Science Professor at Syracuse University

Frederick Carriere is a research professor of political science and the director of the Korean Peninsula Affairs Center in the Maxwell School at Syracuse University. Carriere’s professional experience includes a 30-year career as an administrator in the nonprofit sector, initially as the executive director of the Fulbright Program in Seoul, Korea and later as the executive vice president of The Korea Society in New York City. He lived and worked in South Korea for 24 years, from 1969 to 1993.

Carriere will share latest developments with North Korea and how ordinary people can promote diplomacy and prevent nuclear disaster. Carriere calls the situation between the US and N. Korea
a “moving target”. He sees both the possibility of a significant deal, but also greater peril, as the mid-term election approaches and the “limited rational policy-solving ‘bandwidth’ of our
political system is maximally strained”.

Sponsored by the Beyond War and Militarism Committee of the Syracuse Peace Council and CNY Solidarity Coalition.

Wed., Oct. 10: Teach-in on the rule of law in the U.S. 6:30-8:30pm at University United Methodist.

Thursday (Oct 11)
State Senate SD-50 Town Hall with John Mannion and Robert Antonacci

5:30-6:30pm at Baldwinsville Public Library, 33 E. Genesee St. 13027.

This participatory workshop will provide a hands-on introduction to skills needed to organize effectively for social change on a campus and in the community. Building on basic conflict management skills, participants will learn how to identify stakeholders and potential allies, develop outreach strategies and build a campaign. The session, which will include roleplaying and other interactive learning exercises, will be valuable for newcomers and those already engaged in social action.

It will be facilitated by Andy Mager and Jessica Maxwell of RiseUp Social Action Training and Education will facilitate the workshop. Andy and Jessica bring over 60 years of combined organizing experience in Central New York. They have worked with many social movements, including those for peace, clean energy, immigrant and worker justice, racial justice, economic justice, environmental protection and food justice.Breakfast will be served!

The workshop is FREE and open to all but registration is required. To register, please send an email to cmc@maxwell.syr.edu. Let us know what academic department/community organization you are with, if you have any dietary restrictions, and/or require special accommodations.

This family friendly event features shopping, entertainment by local musicians, information and services. $5 admission.

The internationally-acclaimed vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock makes a rare stop in Syracuse as part of its 45th anniversary season. The group’s powerful performances rooted in African-American history and culture embrace uplifting messages of equality, empowerment and education, peace, love, and solidarity. Sweet Honey In The Rock has performed across the globe, including at numerous international embassies, Carnegie Hall, and the White House, to name only a few. This performance will be accompanied by American Sign Language interpretation.

The concert is free and accessible. Parking is in the Q1 (on space-available basis), Hillside, Q3 and Q4 lots.

If you require accommodations to fully participate in this event, please contact Michelle Taylor at 315.443.2191 or mjtaylor@syr.edu two weeks prior to the event date.

Mon., Oct 15: Candidate Forum on Disability Issues, hosted by Disabled in Action, AccessCNY, ARISE, Aurora of CNY, and Self-Advocacy CNY. 1-4pm at CNY Community Foundation, 431 E. Fayette St. (Assembly candidates 1-2pm; State Senate candidates 2-3pm; NY-24 House candidates 3-4pm). More details here.

Mon, Oct 15: State Senate town hall with John Mannion and Robert Antonacci. 5:30pm at DeWitt Community Room, E. Syracuse Fire Dept., 148 Sanders Creek Pkwy. More details here.