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WEAR ORANGE & Join multiple Gun Violence Prevention organizations at 11:30am for a press conference in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Discord and Dissent: The Art of Jim Ridlon Opening Reception
Saturday June 2nd 7 PM – 9 PM at ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse
DISCORD & DISSENT: Commentary on Contemporary Politics by Jim Ridlon

This collection of assemblages by Cazenovia, New York artist Jim Ridlon represents visual puns reflecting on the inadequacies and inconsistencies of our political systems. The work focuses on points of contention that establish party lines and inhibit the political process. Found objects are used as metaphors that comment on political strategies resulting in positions of power and dominance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2185298741757216/

Join us on Sunday for a full coalition meeting on electoral politics, followed by committee meetings.

Please join us in remembering the life of Marthe Reed, who passed on April 10, 2018. Marthe was an activist, a poet, and a prolific presence on social media. Bring something she wrote, and we'll have sidewalk chalk for writing her words on the ground. Or just bring yourselves. We'll invite folks to share a memory, a poem, or just your presence.

https://www.facebook.com/events/191536324812764/

Poor People’s Campaign “Watch Party”

6-8 p.m. at University United Methodist Church (1085 E. Genesee St., Syracuse) – refreshments, a live stream of a Poor People’s Campaign Rally in Washington DC, and local speakers.

A weekly action in Albany and state capitols across the country as part of the 40 Days of Action. It begins with preparation meetings followed by a rally or march and then a nonviolent moral fusion direct action for those interested in participating. There will be carpooling from Syracuse. For more information, contact Andy Mager, andy.mager@gmail.com

Local candidate forum, featuring Syracuse-area candidates for state Senate, county sheriff, and city court judge. Sponsored by Uplift Syracuse and CNY Solidarity. 6-7:30pm at Bishop Harrison Center.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2046576398898966/

Slow Roll Syracuse Season Opening Ride
Monday June 4th 6 PM – 7:30 PM Original Grain 302 S. Salina St, Syracuse

Slow Roll's vision is equal bicycle usage across the City with respect to race, income and neighborhood. We ride bicycles as a form of effective transportation, contributing to reducing violence, improving health, creating jobs and ultimately making our neighborhoods more livable. JOIN US #SlowRollSYR
https://www.facebook.com/events/2035015813424937/

Youth Peace Award 2018
Monday June 4th 7 PM – 9 PM ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse

An impressive group of high school students and two outstanding individual students will receive the Syracuse Peace Council Nuclear Free World Committee's Youth Award this year:
Syracuse Students for Change (including city and suburban high school students)
Hussein Hassan from Henninger High School
Grace Getman from Christian Brothers Academy

The Nuclear-Free World Committee of the Syracuse Peace Council, formerly Peace Action of CNY, has presented awards to local peace activists for many years. We began recognizing young peace activists 16 years ago. We have awarded high school students in Onondaga County who have shown a devotion to peace, justice, and protecting the environment and who have engaged in activities that demonstrate their passion to work on the underlying causes of war, violence, and injustice. We hope this recognition helps young people to intensify their commitment to peace and justice in our communities, in our country, and in our world.

https://www.facebook.com/events/209330589681915/

Please join us in Albany for the annual statewide lobby day to advocate for the New York Health Act - the bill to guarantee healthcare to ALL New Yorkers (like Medicare-for-all for New York State!) The New York Health Act passed the Assembly in 2015, 2016, and 2017 with huge majority support. We need to pass it in the Assembly again this year and keep pushing the Senate to get this to the Governor's desk to make health care equality a reality for New Yorkers.

Please register by May 29th! Register at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJ56VFa9g5sXmLrFFL_ErCR8TGJLJ-7OAD83cdq2Opma5eIQ/viewform

Because we expect to have hundreds of participants rallying for the New York Health Act, we cannot guarantee that everyone will have a meeting with their elected official since seats are limited in meetings. But we promise that you will be plugged into important work and that you are needed to send a strong message to Albany legislators that New Yorkers want the NY Health Act!

More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/568011673579494/

Urban Jobs Task Force announces petition for equal opportunity jobs on I-81 project

Tuesday June 5th 12 PM Press Conference State Office Building 301 E Washington St.

We believe that city residents deserve equal opportunity to work on public works projects, especially those that affect their lives. The billion-dollar, publicly-funded I-81 Viaduct Project will significantly impact many struggling Syracuse neighborhoods, particularly those of color. It is only fair that capable and willing city residents from these neighborhoods benefit from the high-paying I-81 jobs coming to their city.

Please RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/YQ4hxPueoRFoDjui2 We need at least 15-20 RSVPs to hold this training. Your RSVP will also help determine the amount of food and materials that will be needed.

“Birddogging” is the activist tactic of putting a policy maker on the spot, in public, and hopefully on camera, with inescapable questions that win the room. All that is necessary is to pose a question directly to the person who has the power to give us what we’re asking for. This form of simple, direct advocacy, when applied consistently, is amazingly effective--and yet, astonishingly rare. In 2018’s election year, birddogging is how we will win the policies we need. Let’s get off the internet, and focus our energy on people who actually have the power to give us what we want, in person and in-public, especially when candidates are most accessible and amendable, during election season!

Background: Housing Works and the Center for Popular Democracy formed a nationwide network of birddoggers who played a definitive role in stopping the repeal of the ACA, and are now going on the offensive. Join us so we can apply these tactics while we route any Members of Congress who voted to take away healthcare in order to pay for tax cuts for millionaires.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2099749193634710/

Join Cliff Ryan and others as we walk through several Eastside neighborhoods, spreading the anti-violence message of OGs Against Violence. This is an amazing opportunity to get to know new people and new neighborhoods and learn how Cliff interacts with the community. 

Meet at the Boys & Girls Club 2100 E. Fayette St at 3:00 PM

RSVP Coran Klaver ccklaver@gmail.com 315-396-7070

Meeting with Assembly Member Stirpe

From our state legislative action team (SLAT): The whole focus of the meeting will be the Green Light legislation to produce drivers licenses for undocumented individuals. Please join us if you are his constituent. Meeting is at 3:30pm; please arrive by 3:20pm at his district office: 7293 Buckley Rd #201, North Syracuse, NY 13212.

We're kicking off Pride Week with a celebration you won't want to miss featuring performances from Aroarah Thunder, Foxxy De La Renta, and Ivanna Michaels, and music provided by DJ Bella J.

SKY Armory's president, Nicole Samolis and sales manager, Amy Preble, will be celebrity bartending to raise proceeds to benefit CNY Pride

Join us for a Barefoot sparkling wine greet and savory and sweet food throughout the night.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1023938954436865/

Tickets: $30/ea. for guests 18+

Cash bar

What is Be The Change?

Be the Change is a weekend of music and mission located in Syracuse, NY. Our mission is to unify in music and mobilize in mission to see a culture change in our city.

We have 10 different missions projects set up with local non-profits within Syracuse as we seek to unify and mobilize.

Last year we had 10 mission projects with 200 volunteers mobilized and this year we want to go deeper!

Join us in mission and music June 9th.

Sign up for a missions project on our website today and get free tickets to the concert!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2052427715012809/

Missions:
https://beautifulmessministries.com/bethechange/

Music:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/be-the-change-concert-tickets-45907796455

New member orientation and Rapid Response Team training, current members who have not attended a training are encouraged to attend. We will be covering some know your rights material.

https://www.facebook.com/events/606029126419107/

The Duck Race to End Racism will be held on Saturday, June 9, noon-4 p.m., at the Syracuse Inner Harbor

https://www.facebook.com/events/2122262148007113/?ti=icl

Annual summer solstice concert celebrating community and renewing our commitment to work for social justice and protect the Earth. Sliding Scale Donation, suggested donation $20. http://syracusecommunitychoir.org/

Consider joining our Muslim brothers and sisters at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9 for a community wide Iftar Dinner. Members of all faiths (or none) are invited to the dinner, which is being hosted by seven local Muslim organizations, as well as Syracuse University, the City of Syracuse and Syracuse Cultural Center.

Admission to the dinner, which is part of the observance of Ramadan, is free. However, you must RSVP by Sunday, June 3. Go online to https://tinyurl.com/y859jnle to make your reservation.

Join us as we gather to polish the silver chain of friendship between our peoples and honor the Two Row Wampum Treaty.

Evening of celebration!

7:00pm Concert
https://www.facebook.com/events/244024029677920/
Works by Native Artists and Craftspeople
Interpreter for the deaf: Maggie Russel (Interpreter sign and wheel chair sign)

Venue Location
Onondaga Nation School
(81 South, exit 16, right 1 mile, left on Route 11A, 2.3 miles on the right)

With support from: Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON), Syracuse Peace Council and the Syracuse Cultural Workers. This concert is made possible, in part, by a Tier Three Project Support Grant through the County of Onondaga and administered by CNY Arts.

Poor People’s Campaign “Watch Party”

6-8 p.m. at University United Methodist Church (1085 E. Genesee St., Syracuse) – refreshments, a live stream of a Poor People’s Campaign Rally in Washington DC, and local speakers.

A weekly action in Albany and state capitols across the country as part of the 40 Days of Action. It begins with preparation meetings followed by a rally or march and then a nonviolent moral fusion direct action for those interested in participating. There will be carpooling from Syracuse and a bus from Buffalo which will stop in Syracuse. For more information, contact Alicia Wood <pastoraliciawood@gmail.com>.

On the 2nd anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting high school students nationwide are organizing a National Die-In Day to protest continued government inaction on gun control laws. Syracuse Students for Change has organized a protest starting at Rep. Katko’s office, 440 Warren St. in Syracuse at 10:30; die in at noon at the Federal Building.

Tue., Jun. 12: Syracuse Common Council’s Transportation Committee is holding a fact-finding meeting on I-81 redevelopment, which will include a public comment period. 5:30-7pm, Syracuse City Hall.

https://www.facebook.com/events/588120714902754/

Tue., Jun. 12: SCSD and the Syracuse Citizen Review Board are hosting a Know Your Rights discussion, in which members of the CRB will answer questions about what to do if you are stopped, questioned, arrested, or injured in an encounter with the police, and how to file a complaint. 5:30-7pm, Syracuse Community Connections, 401 South Ave.

Distinguished professor of history at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Michale Oberg, will discuss the common misconceptions about the the Carlisle Indian Industrial School; why Onondaga young people attended the school; their experiences; and their feelings about the school after they left and returned home.

As part of this nationwide day of action we'll rally at Congressman Katko's office and then march to the ICE office to make the connection between Katko's inaction and the horrific policies of the Trump administration. We must show our elected officials that we will not passively stand by while immigration officers tear children from the arms of their parents. The cruelty and abuse these children suffer cannot, and will not, be tolerated.

Families Belong Together opposes the cruel, inhumane and unjustified separation of children from their parents along the U.S. border with Mexico and at other ports of entry into the U.S. We protest the conditions in which these children are kept. We protest the irreversible trauma that has already been perpetrated on these children and their parents for the crime of seeking a better life.

To separate immigrant families, victims of violence, hunger and poverty, is to re-violate them. Children as young as 18 months are torn from their mother’s arms by the U.S. government. This is violent abuse. These families are victimized again by the government to which they turn for help. Families Belong Together opposes the inhumane policies of the Trump Administration, Border Patrol, and I.C.E. and calls for immediate reform.

Familias Unidas, No Divididas rechaza la separación cruel, inhumana e injustificada de niños de sus padres a lo largo de la frontera de los Estados Unidos con México y en otros puertos de entrada a los EE. UU. Protestamos por las condiciones en las que se mantienen a estos niños. Protestamos contra el trauma irreversible que ya se ha perpetrado contra estos niños y sus padres por el delito de buscar una vida mejor.

Separar a las familias inmigrantes, familias víctima de la violencia, el hambre y la pobreza es volver a violentarlas. El gobierno de los Estados Unidos separa a niños de tan solo 18 meses de los brazos de sus madres. Esto es abuso. Estas familias son nuevamente victimizadas por el gobierno al que acuden en busca de ayuda. Familias Unidas, No Divididas se opone a las políticas inhumanas de la administración de Donald Trump, Protección Fronteriza y I.C.E. y pide una reforma inmediata.

http://familiesbelong.org

http://facebook.com/familiesbelong

http://twitter.com/familiesbelong

A good story has the power to change the world. The public narrative methodology trains organizers, activists, and community leaders to share their personal stories more effectively, in order to build a sense of community around shared values and experiences, and ultimately to move large numbers of people to action on an issue or cause.

Public narrative is a practice of leadership; it’s the why of organizing — the art of translating values into action through stories.

This skillshare is based on the work of Marshall Ganz who is best known for his work with the United Farmworkers and the Obama 2008 campaign.

At the end of this skillshare, you will have the basic tools to use story-telling into your organizing and campaign work and an outline for a story that you can use to motivate others to take action with you for radical social change.

Syracuse Juneteenth: One of the Nation’s Larges Celebrations!
Each year, the Juneteenth Festival is held to acknowledge and educate the community about the importance of Juneteenth, as well as the role that people in the greater Syracuse &Central New York had, and continue to have in achieving and maintaining freedom, equality, and opportunity for our nation’s African American. The festival is an inclusive event transcending racial and ethnic boundaries. The entire community is invited to join in this FREE celebration featuring live entertainment, an educational area, a culturally diverse food court, the Dr. Henry A. Washington Healthy Pavilion, exhibits, and more.

http://syracusejuneteenth.org/

Syracuse Juneteenth: One of the Nation’s Larges Celebrations!
Each year, the Juneteenth Festival is held to acknowledge and educate the community about the importance of Juneteenth, as well as the role that people in the greater Syracuse &Central New York had, and continue to have in achieving and maintaining freedom, equality, and opportunity for our nation’s African American. The festival is an inclusive event transcending racial and ethnic boundaries. The entire community is invited to join in this FREE celebration featuring live entertainment, an educational area, a culturally diverse food court, the Dr. Henry A. Washington Healthy Pavilion, exhibits, and more.

http://syracusejuneteenth.org/

CNY Pride is proud to once again bring our celebration of the LGBTQ communities to the Syracuse Inner Harbor. This shining example of revitalization, once an overgrown waste land inlet of a polluted lake bordering "Oil City" (a large collection of over 70 large oil storage tanks); it is now a beautiful park and amphitheater that can and is used for many events such as ours. After much hard work by various state, local and private organizations the lake too is now swimmable again, and well on its way to being a thriving summer hotspot.

We strive to make sure we have a family friendly event in which all are welcome and comfortable to show themselves for who and what they are.

We offer a variety of food, entertainment and vendors for you to enjoy!

http://www.cnypride.com/

Come out to this great family event! Bands, Local Artist, Vendors, Food and much more

Join Jubilee Homes as we celebrate our 20th Annual Southwest Showcase Sunday at the Spirit of Jubilee Park 100 Block of South Ave from 4-7PM

https://www.facebook.com/events/229225514299939/

Jun. 17, 6-8pm: Poor People’s Campaign “Watch Party” at University United Methodist Church (1085 E. Genesee St., Syracuse) – refreshments, a live stream of a Poor People’s Campaign Rally in Washington DC, and local speakers.

The Debate will be held with candidates Dana Balter and Juanita Perez Williams at HW Smith PK-8. The event will start at 6PM and carry on until 7:30PM.

This debate was organized by Syracuse Students For Change a local organization which hopes to build a better tomorrow by fighting for the issues at hand today.

More details, including an RSVP form and a form for submitting recommended questions for the candidates at https://ny24.weebly.com/

A weekly action in Albany and state capitols across the country as part of the 40 Days of Action. It begins with preparation meetings followed by a rally or march and then a nonviolent moral fusion direct action for those interested in participating. There will be carpooling from Syracuse and a bus from Buffalo which will stop in Syracuse. For more information, contact Craig French, <craigfrench@twcny.rr.com>  

Vice President Mike Pence is coming to Syracuse to raise money for Congressman John Katko on Tuesday, June 19, on the eve of the 6-month anniversary of Congress passing the Republican Tax Scam. Join Speak Out CNY and other local groups to rally against Katko’s and Pence’s support for the Trump Tax, which gives tax breaks to the rich and big corporations but raises taxes on working people.

Katko votes with Trump nearly 90% of the time, and for his loyalty, VP Pence is rewarding him by holding two big dollar fundraisers in the same week. On June 13th VP Pence and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy raised an astounding $3.2 MILLION for John Katko and other vulnerable Republicans in the House at a $30,000 per plate dinner at the Trump D.C. hotel. Now the Congressman is doubling down on his support of the Trump agenda and bringing Vice President Pence to Syracuse for a closed door, big dollar fundraiser.

Rally with us on June 19th at noon at a location TBD outside of the Embassy Suites by Hilton (311 Hiawatha Blvd W, Syracuse, NY). Event details will continue to be updated throughout the week and weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/608636452846377/

Street Heat at Hancock Airbase

4:15 PM to 5 PM E. Molloy Rd, between Thompson and Townline

The Syracuse area hosts Hancock Air National Guard base where the Guard’s 174th Attack Wing conducts drone assassination and target identification missions using MQ-9 Reaper drones in Afghanistan and probably elsewhere. It has been announced that the numbers of drone operators being trained at Hancock will be doubled.

Syracuse Peace Council’s Street Heat holds a monthly presence outside Hancock Airbase to call for an end to the illegal and immoral killing of human beings by weaponized drones, which are piloted remotely from the base. Join us! Signs provided or bring your own progressive signs.

Contact for questions (315) 478-4571

Tues., June 19, 7:00-9:00 pm: Wayne County Democratic Candidate Forum, NY24 Ohmann Theater, 64 Williams St., Lyons, NY

https://www.facebook.com/events/1957563444488205/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22dashboard%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22source%22%3A2%7D

Join Speak Out CNY Wednesday June 20 as we wish a very (not so) happy 6-month anniversary to John Katko and the #TrumpTax! Six months ago John Katko voted for the TrumpTax scam, and since then we’ve seen nothing but rewards for his corporate donors and the ultra rich!

Katko's vote to pass the disastrous TrumpTax, also included the repeal of the individual mandate. As a result, premiums around the state will increase dramatically -- and average of $572 for individuals -- endangering access to health care for millions of New Yorkers and thousands of Katko’s own constituents.

On June 20th at noon, join us at 440 S Warren St as we rally outside the Congressman’s Syracuse office and tell John Katko to stop rewarding the rich and sabotaging healthcare.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1853718731356484/

DFS and DOS to Hold Public Listening Sessions Across the State to Gather Input from Community Members and Consumer Advocates.

Onondaga Community College
SRC Arena and Events Center, Otis Suite

More Details: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-public-sessions-new-yorks-aggressive-actions-combat-abuses-bail-bond

Jun. 20, 7-8:30pm: CNY Solidarity meeting, Park Central Presbyterian Church, 504 East Fayette St. in Syracuse (corner of E. Fayette and Townsend). Enter on the E. Fayette St. side. Note that for June, July, and August, we will meet on one Sunday afternoon and one weeknight per month.

We will be voting for our next coordinating committee at this meeting. More information coming soon.

Meet at Unity Day Community Engagement event at Kirk Park then join Cliff Ryan and others as we walk through several Southside neighborhoods, spreading the anti-violence message of OGs Against Violence and bringing what I am coming to see as the mobile community that gathers around Cliff and his OGs Against Violence message. This is an amazing opportunity get to know new people and new neighborhoods and learn how Cliff interacts with the community. Co-sponsored by OGs Against Violence and the Community Violence and Youth Task Force of the Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1342391605905246/