From Remembering to Reparations

Virtually on YouTube from the National Museum Civil Rights Museum: From Remembering to Reparations Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel didn't believe in collective guilt. He asked for repair.  Prof. Andre E. Johnson, Monument Lab co-founder Ken Lum, and reparations leader Robin Rue Simmons will join historian William Sturkey to discuss what repair looks like, and how different people and places have stumbled and succeeded in its pursuit. Register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejuq0fug3a

De-Escalation Training – There are still some spaces left. Don’t miss out!

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

Impact Boston will provide a 2-hour De-Escalation Training session downstairs at the church. Increase your ability to prevent uncomfortable situations from escalating and learn concrete ways to increase your safety if they do. Register now! Read more to register.

Substance Use Prevention Presentation (free)

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

The holidays are a fun time of year to celebrate with friends and family. However, it is important
to stay vigilant and continue to help your kids make healthy and safe decisions around
substances. Come enjoy hot chocolate, holiday snacks, crafts, goodie bags, and resources to
start your year off right! Child care provided.

SOULful Sounds Brunch

At The District Center of the Arts, 15 Court Street Taunton, MA 02780; Tickets are $25

Let the rhythm of live performances fill the air as we showcase talented local artists, celebrating the soulful sounds that have defined generations.

Engage in enlightening conversations and storytelling that highlight the incredible contributions of Black individuals throughout history.

Discussion of At the Dark End of the Street Online

The book is At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape and Resistance–A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power, by Danielle L. McGuire (2010). An online discussion led by the Dock C. Bracy Center for Human Reconciliation will be Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7 – 9 pm. RSVP to register, donation is optional.

Fake and Fatal

Join this important informational forum on the deadly impact of Fentanyl and Xylazine on our community. To be held in the Middleborough Town Hall Grand Ballroom, 10 Nickerson Avenue. You can RSVP at www.bit.ly/FakeAndFatal

Poor People’s Campaign Rally in Boston

The Poor People's Campaign is a nationwide Moral March day of action will take place on Saturday, March 2, at 10 am in most state capitals across the country. There will be a follow-up action Monday, March 4, at 10 am to lobby and deliver demands to legislators. The Poor People's Campaign represents the urgent needs of poor people and low-wage workers.

Middleborough Town Elections

Every vote counts! In many ways, local elections affect your life even more than state and national elections. To find your polling place, go to https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/

Write Postcards to Potential Voters

Parish Hall 25 South Main Street, Middleborough, Massachusetts, United States

and April 8, 4:00-6:00 pm

The Social Justice Team invites all members and friends to participate in our Get Out the Vote project. Bring any favorite pens and/or fine-tipped markers. (While we will be following a prescribed script, we’re encouraged to enliven it with color.). See Lois Aldrich or Dody Adkins-Perry.

Persuasion to Power Series: Move Them to Your Side – Intro to Deep Canvassing

Deep canvassing is a proven, research-based method for organizing conversations that persuade people and create long-lasting change of hearts and minds. It focuses on what is shared first, expressing empathy, understanding underlying emotional needs, responding to what they’re starting with, and then moving from there, asking questions to understand better, etc. Join Indivisible and the Deep Canvass Institute for 101 training on the basics of this conversation method. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqd-ChqjgvHNOmgE4M1-j9omIzgtMCTl8b#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit#heading=h.ne054hm4sefi

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