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  • 06
    06.August.Sunday

    Summer Potluck Picnic, One-Year Anniversary

    3:30 PM-7:30 PM
    08/06/2017
    Green River Swimming and Recreation Area
    One Nash’s Mill Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

    Time to get together with FCCPR friends and families to celebrate Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution’s one-year anniversary.

    Bring a potluck food item, bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, basketballs, frisbees.  Look for us under the pavillion.

    For more information, call Susan Triolo at 413/665-8246 or Penny Novack at 413/625-9741.

     

  • 07
    07.August.Monday

    Civil Rights Task Force Meeting

    6:00 PM-8:00 PM
    08/07/2017
    FCCPR Office
    345 Main St, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

    Join us for our next meeting.

  • 08
    08.August.Tuesday

    No Ban, No Wall, No to Baker’s Racist Law!

    12:30 PM-2:00 PM
    08/08/2017
    436 Dwight St. Springfield
    436 Dwight St, Springfield, MA 01103, USA

    Governor Charlie Baker has introduced anti-immigrant legislation that would force local law enforcement to collaborate with federal immigration police in detaining and deporting our immigrant brothers, sisters, and cousins. We must oppose this law, which threatens to tear more immigrant families and communities apart!

    SIGN THE PETITION HERE!

    But words are not enough — that’s why Massachusetts Jobs with Justice, along with our community, labor, student, and faith partners, are calling for statewide coordinated actions in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield:

  • 16
    16.August.Wednesday

    Greenfield City Council – Safe City Ordinance

    6:00 PM-10:00 PM
    08/16/2017
    Greenfield High School
    21 Barr Ave, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

    Join us at this important meeting to show our support for the Safe City Ordinance. Although the meeting begins at 7:00, members of the Amandla Chorus invite singers of all ages to gather outdoors at Greenfield High School at 6 p.m. on Wednesday evening to add their voices in a peaceful display in favor of human rights, dignity, and diversity. No experience is necessary in order to join the singing and song sheets will be available. For more information: eveline at amandlachorus.org

  • 26
    26.August.Saturday

    Organizing for Education Justice

    10:15 AM-12:15 PM
    08/26/2017
    First Congregational Church
    43 Silver St, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA

    Learn about what is possible when educators students, parents and community members join forces to improve public education. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for eduction justice organizing in Massachusetts.

    Presenter Marianna Islam, Director of Programs and Advocacy at the Schott Foundation for Public Educations, is a philanthropic leader, long-time community organizer, and youth worker. A Worcester resident, Marianna is charged by her experiences as a mother, immigrant, Muslima, and woman of color to center and elevate the voices of marginalized communities in social justice movements.

    FREE – Donations Welcome

    For childcare and/or more information, RSVP with number & ages of children to email@racialjusticerising.org

    Sponsored by Racial Justice Rising