Social Justice

The Poor Peoples Campaign's 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 Peoples Campaign represents the urgent needs of poor people and low-wage workers.

Click here for where to vote: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/ Click here for voter registration information: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx

"be;" is a new group founded and led by LBGTQ+ leaders to provide a safe, affirming and open space for the LGBTQ+ and Adults with Differing Abilities to "gather, create, support, heal and come together." They hold a monthly Parent/Caretaker support group on the first Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 at 71 Central Square, Bridgewater, and various social and creative gatherings featuring activities such as karaoke. https://be-community.org/

71 Central Square, Bridgewater Join us for our next installment of Queer Open Mic! Sing us your songs, share your poetry, tell a story, and just be;. Continue reading

with Dr. David Campt Did you know the most effective way to counter disinformation is through..compassionate conversation? Many people in our communities who fundamentally support the benefits of government-supported affordable health care and clean energy might even join our cause if they hadn’t been fed misinformation. Join us for White Ally Toolkit Workbook author Dr. David Campt’s hands-on instruction in the R.A.C.E method to open persuadable hearts and minds–and even to heal divisions among friends–through dialogue. You’ll learn WHO to talk with, practice HOW to have pragmatic conversations and leave with the confidence to bring people along with us. To

Celebrate Women's Month with "Dear Black Women" – An Ode to the Epitome of Strength This free event is being held at the Underground Bar & Grill - Ward 5, 29 Winter Street, Taunton. As March heralds the celebration of Women's History Month, we are excited to announce a special event dedicated to the strength, courage, and beauty of Black women. Join us for "Dear Black Women" – a heartfelt homage to the everyday heroines among us. "Dear Black Women" is not just an event; it’s a celebration, a conversation, and a space of empowerment. We invite you to be

Forum on the deadly impact these two drugs are having on our communities. Middleborough Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave, Middleborough Sponsored by Achieve Greatness and the Town of Middleborough. Light refreshments. Free, but register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fake-fatal-tickets-827127499617?aff=erelexpmlt

with Loretta Ross Everyone we speak to, whether neighbor, friend, community member, or family, carries a slightly different set of values and expectations. In organizing conversations, it’s up to us to listen well and make strategic, thoughtful assessments of how to move our goals forward by taking into account the other person’s responses. Join us and veteran activist Loretta Ross (featured in The Persuaders!) for a conversation on how to assess and adjust our communication approaches based on the person we’re talking to and how closely they already align with our goals. To register:https://indivisible.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO-rpjgoHdNwP2f8uH-TMCykIUmrtN-B#/registration For more information:https://docs.google.com/document/d/13nY_EIDVYqJCHE4EYpB91yeQ8Hyd0zbvEbMXGZCk05A/edit#heading=h.ne054hm4sefi

Join the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program for a talk with Patty Krawec, author of Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future, on Thursday, March 21 from 12:30-2pm in Dunn Conference Suite, Room A, Bridgewater State University. “Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps readers see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but the old ways of kinship can help us imagine a different future. Krawec

Virtual, from WGBH. "As we approach six months since October 7, our panel will examine the way forward and look to the time when Israelis, Palestinians, and the rest of the world must wrestle with future of Gaza and its relationship with Israel. We examine Israel's alternative paths and what role the U.S. has to play in managing the crisis." Free, but must register: https://www.wgbh.org/forum-network/lectures/israel-and-gaza-finding-a-way-forward

At Buckley Performing Arts Center, 1 Massasoit Boulevard, Brockton. Sponsored by BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.) Doors open at 4:30. Light refreshments. Reservations are suggested. Admissions at the door will be first come, first served. Free, but donations are requested ($10 donation suggested). https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp All proceeds will benefit BAMSI's HIV Services. COPE Center staff and other community organizations will be on hand to share life-saving harm reduction supplies and other resources.

In Bridgewater Center, on sidewalk in front of Walgreens. Join our friends from BCCR (Bridgewater Communities for Civil Rights) to make a bigger impact and ensure safety for all.

The celebration will be held at Central Square Bridgewater UCC Church, 71 Central Square, in the sanctuary Emcee MJ, music by Jae V and Percy C Sponsored by Bridgewater PRIDE.