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Come demand a police chief from outside the ranks of the SPD who will reform the police force, hold offending police officers accountable and work with the CRB, and institute de-escalation and cultural competency training for all police.

Below is a link to the Syracuse.com article regarding the hiring of the new police chief.

http://www.syracuse.com/…/walsh_hiring_new_police_chief.htm…

Importantly, there are 4 scheduled public meetings. The schedule is below:

Tuesday, April 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Northside CYO, 527 N. Salina St.
Tuesday, April 10, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - City Hall Atrium, 201 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, April 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - PEACE, Inc. Eastside Family Resource Center, 202 S. Beech St.
Tuesday, April 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT!!

The University Lectures will welcome MSNBC political analyst and host of “AM Joy” Joy-Ann Reid as a new addition to the 2017-18 series. She will speak on Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel.


Reid’s appearance is co-sponsored by the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, with media sponsor WAER. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) are available at each lecture.


http://lectures.syr.edu/current-series/joy-ann-reid/

Charlie King and Colleen Kattau: Live at ArtRage GalleryThursday, April 5 from 7:00 – 9:00 PMArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse NY 13203)Join us for this special benefit concert to support the work of ArtRage. Charlie King is a musicalstoryteller and political satirist. Colleen Kattau is a bilingual vocalist, guitarist and composer ofsongs. $20 Suggested donation at the door & cash bar. More info here:https://www.facebook.com/events/184850118796773/

On Friday, April 6th, at 2:00 PM, local elected officials and community leaders will gather for a press conference on Representative John Katko's (NY-24) recent dishonest social media posts on the effects of the Republican tax plan on Central New York. Katko claimed Target employees' wage increase was a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, yet the wage announcement was made months before the bill passed. The group is gathering to shed light on Congressman Katko’s campaign of misinformation.

CNY Social Justice League is hosting a TEACH-IN for all Syracuse area Teachers, Students, & activists to better educate themselves about diversity and our community's challenges. Sat, APRIL 7th at SU Huntington Hall

This is a great opportunity for folks wanting to follow up on discussions over the past several months about nonviolent direct action!

Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nonviolent-direct-action-training-tickets-43723220329.

Want to learn more about nonviolent direct action? Thinking of participating in the May 14 civil disobedience action being organized by the Poor People's Campaign in Albany, NY or in followup actions for the campaign?" This is a great opportunity to learn and consider how nonviolent direct action can make your social justice campaigns more powerful and effective.

Experienced trainers from the Syracuse Peace Council will facilitate this experiential training.

It's important that participants plan to attend the full training. Format will include small and large group discussion, role-plays and other interactive exercises. We'll provide a resource packet, coffee and tea, and a simple lunch. Please dress comfortably.

There is no fee to attend the training, but we will collect donations at the event to help cover material and lunch costs.

An additional training is scheduled for Saturday, APRIL 28, 10AM-5PM @Lutheran Atonement Church, 116 W Glen Ave, Syracuse 13205

A third training is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, MAY 5, 10AM-5PM Location TBA. That will be held if there is sufficient interest.

Please contact 315.472.5478 or spc@peacecouncil.net if you have questions.

Please join us for a town hall with NY24 congressional candidate Dana Balter, organized by our friends at March for Our Lives-Syracuse. Rep. Katko was invited, but has not responded. 11:00-2:00 at Nottingham High School in Syracuse. More details here.

Within Our Gates: An Exploration of Lynching in AmericaSaturday, April 7, from 7:00 – 9:00 PMArtRage Gallery (505 Hawley Ave, Syracuse NY 13203)Join ArtRage for the opening reception with painter Keith Morris Washington. More info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/238131380092573/

Mon., Apr. 9, 6-7:30pm: Syracuse Lead Prevention Coalition meeting. 500 W. Genesee St. More details here.

Come demand a police chief from outside the ranks of the SPD who will reform the police force, hold offending police officers accountable and work with the CRB, and institute de-escalation and cultural competency training for all police.

Below is a link to the Syracuse.com article regarding the hiring of the new police chief.

http://www.syracuse.com/…/walsh_hiring_new_police_chief.htm…

Importantly, there are 4 scheduled public meetings. The schedule is below:

Tuesday, April 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Northside CYO, 527 N. Salina St.
Tuesday, April 10, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - City Hall Atrium, 201 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, April 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - PEACE, Inc. Eastside Family Resource Center, 202 S. Beech St.
Tuesday, April 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT!!

ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls anduncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles theastonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have been revitalized throughthe simple experience of listening to music. His camera reveals the uniquely human connectionwe find in music and how its healing power can triumph where prescription medication fallsshort.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/818425698358309/

Come demand a police chief from outside the ranks of the SPD who will reform the police force, hold offending police officers accountable and work with the CRB, and institute de-escalation and cultural competency training for all police.

Below is a link to the Syracuse.com article regarding the hiring of the new police chief.

http://www.syracuse.com/…/walsh_hiring_new_police_chief.htm…

Importantly, there are 4 scheduled public meetings. The schedule is below:

Tuesday, April 3, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - Northside CYO, 527 N. Salina St.
Tuesday, April 10, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - City Hall Atrium, 201 E. Washington St.
Wednesday, April 11, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - PEACE, Inc. Eastside Family Resource Center, 202 S. Beech St.
Tuesday, April 17, 5 to 7:30 p.m. - St. Lucy's Church, 432 Gifford St

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT!!

NYCLU dinner. More details here. CNY Solidarity is collecting sliding scale donations to support a 10-person table. If you’re able to fund a ticket for yourself and/or others, please contact Marianna.kaufman@gmail.com.

Thecrisis that continues to afflict Puerto Rico and that is causinghundreds of thousands to seek refuge in the US mainland, includinghundreds of families relocating in Central and Upstate NY, will bediscussed on April 13, 2018 - precisely 205 DAYS from the timeHurricane María made landfall last September 20. This vitaldiscussion will take place at La Casita Cultural Center (LincolnBldg., 109 Otisco St., Syracuse, NY, 13204) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

Thecommunity at-large in and around Syracuse is invited to this Teach-Inhosted by the CNY Relief for Puerto Rico Coalition, a group ofprofessionals and leaders of the Latino community that came togetherto organize and support disaster relief efforts soon after HurricaneMaría impacted the island.

SinceOctober of 2017, members of this coalition have been taking action onvarious fronts: raising money, engaging and supporting numerousrelief efforts around the city, hosting student led collection drivesat Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College, andestablishing a collection center for emergency supplies at theSpanish Action League of Onondaga County (La Liga). Officials from LaLiga have traveled to Puerto Rico several times to deliver suppliesin person where they were most needed.

Thegoal now is to examine the current situation nearly seven monthslater, identify the life-threatening as well as life-altering issuesthat still exist and how we can come together to help secure theassistance that Puerto Ricans have been denied.

Discussionwill be moderated by MyrnaGarcía,Director of Latino-Latin American Studies at Syracuse University.Guest panelists include:
BeaGonzález,VP of Community Engagement at Syracuse University
MelissaQuesada,Esq., NYS Director of Latino Affairs
ElisaMorales,Executive Director of the Spanish Action League of OnondagaCounty
JulioUrrutia,Esq.,

There is much work that still needs to be done, andkeeping the community informed is a key objective of the CNY Relieffor Puerto Rico Coalition.

Thisevent is free and open to the public. Refreshments will beserved.
Free parking available.

“Poverty in Greater Syracuse”, Discerning our Elephant

The poverty level in Greater Syracuse is unduly high and affects us all.  It impacts our taxes, our economy, and our general well being.  Many efforts have been attempted to eliminate poverty but the poor are still with us.  Why is poverty so tough to overcome?  What holds people in poverty?  Why does a near full employment economy not reduce poverty?  The Teach-In “Poverty in Syracuse” will explore the many facets of Poverty to reveal its complexity.

Speakers:  Ocesa Keaton, Director Greater Syracuse HOPE, Helen Hudson, President Syracuse Common Council

Where:  University United Methodist Church, 1085 E. Genesee St., Syr.

When: Friday, April 13th, 2018

Time: 6:30 Snacks, 7:00 Presentation 

Sat., Apr. 14, 10am: Our friends at Flip NY24 are hosting a fundraiser featuring speaker John Pavlovitz. Tickets available here.

Seize the Power: Cazenovia Renewable Energy Fair

This fair will bring together local residents, students, business owners, farmers, and industry experts for a hands-on, how-to, afternoon of fun and learning about our community’s renewable energy future. 11:00-4:00, Hubbard Hall, Cazenovia College. All are invited and welcome to “Seize the Power” of renewable energy information. For a full list of exhibitors and presentations, visit www.cazclimatecommittee.org.

Marthe was a very active member of the Coalition who passed away as a result of sudden stroke last week.

The Trump Administration and the U.S. Constitution

Voices of Women CNY is hosting a talk by Maxwell School Professor Tom Keck. 3pm @ the Fayetteville Free Library, 300 Orchard St. 13066.

Signature Soul is invited to travel to Ghana this July with the Gage Foundation International GirlAmbassadors for Human Rights. Please join them for two fundraising shows where they willshare their poetry and plans for cultivating creativity across continents! All proceeds will gotowards travel costs and vaccinations. More info:https://www.facebook.com/events/1924564250910518/

Join Speak Out Central New York on Tuesday, April 17th at noon, as we gather outside of Congressman’s Katko’s Syracuse office to fight back against the #TrumpTax! 

Congressman’s Katko’s vote for the #TrumpTax was the ultimate reward for his rich corporate donors, and it's time for accountability. On Tuesday, we plan to stand in solidarity and speak out against tax breaks for the richest 1% of Americans and highlight who Congressman Katko is really working for! 

Please join us! Invite your friend: https://www.facebook.com/events/192633184858767/

Come demand a police chief from outside the ranks of the SPD who will reform the police force, hold offending police officers accountable and work with the CRB, and institute de-escalation and cultural competency training for all police.

Below is a link to the Syracuse.com article regarding the hiring of the new police chief.

http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/03/see_when_and_where_you_can_give_input_on_syracuses_search_for_a_new_police_chief.html

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT!!

In this Alternative Education event organized by the Beyond War and Militarism committee, we explore how weapons production and deployment, waste disposal, and the war budget devastate and contaminate our planet, and impede environmental restoration. Featuring commentary from Dr. Jack Manno, SUNY ESF Professor Emeritus.

The event is free and open to the public. ArtRage is an accessible facility.

Beyond War and Militarism is a joint committee of the Syracuse Peace Council and the CNY Solidarity Coalition.

Share this event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/585560841803782/

The Green Light campaign (calling for expanded access to drivers licenses for immigrants), which CNY Solidarity endorsed last year, is mobilizing supporters to spend the day lobbying in Albany. Please fill out this form to express your interest in going to Albany and let us know how many people you can bring with you!

Por favor llene este formulario para informarle al Comité Directivo de Luz Verde NY si está interesado/a en asistir el miércoles 18/4/2018 a Albany para apoyar a Luz Verde NY. Todavía estamos planeando todos los detalles, pero el plan es pasar todo un día en Albany movilizando personas de todo el estado de Nueva York. Es probable que hagamos una conferencia de prensa y visitas con los legisladores.

https://goo.gl/forms/cukE1rltUKNduxiG3

Wed., Apr. 18: Our state legislative action team and RHAvote is organizing a public forum on the Reproductive Health Act. 7pm at ArtRage. 

Erika Christensen and Garin Marschall became patient advocates for state abortion reform after having to travel from Brooklyn to Colorado to terminate a non-viable pregnancy at 32 weeks. Their advocacy efforts target the stigma around later abortion and try to give context to the state's law and the legislation necessary to fix it. 

They created RHAvote.com to raise awareness about the issue and to support the Reproductive Health Act. They are on a tour visiting communities throughout the state to meet fellow New Yorkers in their communities, share their story, and ultimately start the conversation that ends abortion stigma.

https://www.facebook.com/events/310782636119576/

Cruel April 2018 welcomes Jose Sanjines

Thursday April 19th 6 PM – 8 PM at The Point of Contact Gallery 350 W Fayette St.

Point of Contact’s annual poetry reading series CRUEL APRIL welcomes José Sanjinés on THURSDAY, APRIL 19. Sanjinés will present his new work featured in the 2018 edition of Corresponding Voices, Vol.11, published by Point of Contact, edited by Jules Gibbs, Tere Paniagua and Kathy Everly.
Reading will be followed by an intimate reception with the poet.
FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Free Parking available on the SU lot, corner of West and W Feyette.
Born in La Paz, Bolivia, José Sanjinés is a Syracuse University alum, currently an associate professor in the Department of Communication, Media, & Culture at Coastal Carolina

University. His recent scholarship explores the possibilities (and limits) of today’s multimodal systems of communication.

Fri., Apr. 20: League of Women Voters Annual Legislator Breakfast, 7:45-9:30am, Embassy Suites-Destiny USA, 311 Hiawatha Blvd. $20/person; more info here.

Sat., Apr. 21: #metoo rally/march. 10am, Clinton Square in Syracuse. More details here.

Please join us as community members, advocates, activists, faith leaders, and organizations from Syracuse & across NY come together, learn from one another, connect the dots, and build power to challenge the racist & horrific policing, incarceration, and deportation systems. This is a community education and organizing event. We will discuss some of the many challenges facing our communities and how we can collectively work together to push for change. Issues to be discussed include:

•#HALTsolitary •Parole Justice •Strengthen Family Ties 
•Bail, Speedy Trial, Discovery, and other Pre-Trial Justice 
•Close Prisons & Jails •End Abusive Policing •LGBTI Rights 
•Restore Voting Rights & Higher Education Access •Brutality
•Empower DV Survivors & People with Mental Health Needs
•Stop Deportations & Immigration Detention •ATI/Reentry
•Racial Justice, Truth & Reconciliation, & Reparations
•Transformative Justice, Healing, Redemption, & MUCH MORE….

Trauma Sensitive Community

Saturday April 21st 12 PM – 3 PM at 501 W Fayette St, Syracuse

The second in a series focused on creating trauma sensitive community. This event focuses on the power of relationships to resilience, transform lives, and mitigate the impact of traumatic experiences.

No Revolution Without Poetry

Saturday April 21st 4 PM – 6 PM at ArtRage Gallery 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse

There has never been a revolution without poetry. Our writing is fueled by our struggles, and it matters. Our lives matter.
Join us for a poetry workshop that values Maya Angelou and Kendrick Lamar. The workshop will be led by Herve Comeau (lawyer, activist, and poet) in collaboration with ArtRage Gallery, NAACP of Syracuse and Onondaga County, and Onondaga County Public Library.

Wacheva Fundraiser: Malvinas, Sonic Youke & More!

Saturday April 21st 7 PM – 11 PM at NUHQ, 1003 E Fayette St, Syracuse (Enter on S. Crouse same bldg. as SPARK)

Doors 7pm  Music 7:45pm  Sliding Scale $10-20+
**no one will be turned away for lack of funds**

Come out for an evening of more electric ukeleles than you’ve ever seen in one place, DRUMS, and hours of dancing!
Tonight we’re raising funds for Wacheva Dance and Drum Studio CNY, an amazing multicultural and African Drum and Dance studio located off of Westcott Street! Chances are you’ve seen Wacheva at the Westcott Street Fair, or perhaps you’ve taken a class. Drop-in to their Harvard Pl. studio anytime for adult and kid classes in African Dance, Salsa, Yoga, and more!
Can’t get to the gig or class and want to support Wacheva directly now? Make a direct donation to this 501(c)(3)organization via paypal anytime: wacheva.syracuse@gmail.com
Learn more about Wacheva: wacheva.com

3-5:15pm at University United Methodist Church, 1085 E. Genesee St. in Syracuse. Note new location. 


First hour will be devoted to committee meetings. Second hour to trainings/workshops, including legal observer training, Facebook for activists, meeting facilitation, and how to plan a rally.

If you're interested in the Facebook for activists training, it would be helpful if you can bring a wi-fi enabled laptop.

Invite you friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/421448038268658/

If you are interested in taking the free bus to Albany on April 23 for the Cuomo Walk the Talk Climate Rally, please contact Kitty Burns at otiscohills@yahoo.com. We need to get 50 people for the bus and we need more people to come with us.

Come demand a police chief from outside the ranks of the SPD who will reform the police force, hold offending police officers accountable and work with the CRB, and institute de-escalation and cultural competency training for all police.

Below is a link to the Syracuse.com article regarding the hiring of the new police chief.

http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2018/03/see_when_and_where_you_can_give_input_on_syracuses_search_for_a_new_police_chief.html

THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY FOR INPUT!!

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 drone in Afghanistan and probably elsewhere. 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