Local Peace and Justice Events and Actions Recurring Events: Waking up White - This community book discussion is facilitated by the SOPHIA's Racial Equity Team and will be a conversation about race to challenge yourself and share with others. The discussions will be held, Wednesdays, 2/12, 2/19, 3/4 & 3/11, 1:30-3:00 p.m., at Martha Merrell's Book Store, 231 W. Main St., Waukesha. Learn more, reserve a place at the discussions, and print the flyer here. Protest to Divest - Every Friday at Noon, in front of Chase Bank & Wells Fargo Bank on Water & Wisconsin. They are the 2 largest investors in fossil fuels on Earth. Just Mercy (by Bryan Stevenson) Tosa All-City Read Book Discussions
Learn more about these and other Tosa Events here. Just Mercy (by Bryan Stevenson)Sisters of the Divine Savior Book Discussions Sisters of the Divine Savior Community House, 4311 North 100th Street, Milwaukee Food, Faith and Farming NetworkFriday, March 13 – 1:30-3:00 p.m. or Saturday, March 14 – 10:00-11:30 a.m. Thanks to a generous donation, each person who registers for a book event can request a free copy of Just Mercy. Register at: http://sistersofthedivinesavior.org/book/ If you have questions, call the Mission Advancement Office at (414) 466-7414. The Salvatorian Sisters hope you can join in turning the page on conversation about criminal justice.  Good Shepherd Parish Pray for Peace - Come join us to Pray for Peace on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. [for less than 30 minutes] in our Mary of Magdala chapel – south entrance, N88 W17658 Christman Rd, Menomonee Falls Siena Retreat Center - Many opportunities for growth and healing February and March Programs
For a complete description of these and other programs and retreats, visit www.SienaRetreatCenter.org or call 262-898-2590. Partial scholarships are available for all programs! Nonviolent Communication Practice Groups. Learn more
Weekly Prayer for Reconciling and Healing Racism in Our City. Join us in person at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Fridays at 12:15 p.m. for this 30 minute communal contemplative prayer with the intention of reconciling and healing racism in our city. Feel free to pray privately wherever you are in solidarity with those gathered at the Cathedral if you are not able to join in person. Brought to you by:Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Three Holy Women, Our Lady of Divine Providence, Old St. Mary's, Saints Peter and Paul Human Concerns/Social Justice Commissions, Urban Ministry of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For more information, please contact: Anne Haines hainesa@archmil.org. Peace Action Wisconsin
Voces de la Frontera Statewide Annual Assembly - Feb 1 Discuss plans for 2020-the census, driver’s licenses and DACA. Saturday, Feb 1, 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., South Division High School, 1515 S Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee. PUSH OUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School - Feb 4 Movie Screening. Tuesday, 5:30-8 p.m., WI Black Historical Society, 2620 W Center St, Milwaukee, hosted by Black Lives Matter at School- Milwaukee. A Jesuit Approach to Peace and Justice - Feb 4 Learn from human rights defender, Owen Chourappa, S.J. as he shares about the role of peacemaking in his work protecting migrants and the marginalized in India. Join us to discuss how race and religion play a role in India's recent Citizenship Amendment and learn about how the Legal Cell for Human Rights is protecting civilians during times of political unrest and violence. Tuesday, February 4, 4-5 p.m., Marquette Alumni Memorial Union, room 227. Learn more and register here. Trials and Triumphs: 21st Annual Salute the the African American Veteran. The program focuses on unique contributions that African Americans have made serving in the Military all the way back to the Revolution, almost always in spite of the Racial inequity they faced while serving, and certainly after coming home. In addition to historical video clips, there is a keynote speaker (this year a Vietnam Vet), the Navy Band, and other musical segments, and a really great reception afterwards. This event is free, open to the public and will be held February 7, 6:30 p.m., Zablocki VA Medical Center, 5000W National Ave., Milwaukee. Learn more and print flyer here. Where do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Ending the Scourge of War? - Feb 8 The United Nations Association of Greater Milwaukee invites you to hear an informative review of the policies, actions, and positions of the leading Democratic presidential candidates and President Trump on ending war and maintaining peace. The information to be presented is taken from Peace Action, a national peace group, and their website www.peaceaction.org/positions/. Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. - noon, Redeemer Lutheran Church - 631 N. 19th Street (rear entrance), Milwaukee. Learn more here. Waking up White - Feb 12 & 19, Mar 4 & 11 This community book discussion is facilitated by the SOPHIA's Racial Equity Team and will be a conversation about race to challenge yourself and share with others. The discussions will be held, Wednesdays, 2/12, 2/19, 3/4 & 3/11, 1:30-3:00 p.m., at Martha Merrell's Book Store, 231 W. Main St., Waukesha. Learn more, reserve a place at the discussion, and print the flyer here. Bridging Faiths for a Stronger Democracy - Feb 13 A Kick-off Event for the Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Project. Thursday, Feb 13, 6:00-8:30 p.m., First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee, 1342 N. Astor St., Milwaukee, WI 53202. For further information about the event or the campaign, contact WCC's Justice and Witness Coordinator, Peter Bakken at bakken@wichurches.org. Register here. Honoring African American Environmental Pioneers - Feb 17 Brenda Coley of the Milwaukee Water Commons, Ko-Thi African Dance Company, music. Awards will be given and include Peace Action's George Martin, who has made the crucial link between militarism and fossil fuel use. Monday, February 17, 5:30- 8:30 p.m., Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W Center St, Milwaukee. Hosted by Nearby Nature Milwaukee, register with the Great Waters Group of Sierra Club, 414-344-1044 or david@thomerwald.net “Milwaukee’s Great Divide” - Feb 21 A Film by local film-makers Dan Folkman and Chris Christie, on racial separation and inequality with interviews of people directly affected by segregation of Milwaukee. In observation of the World Day of Social Justice. Friday, February 21, 7 p.m., Film Peace Center, 1001 E Keefe Ave, Sponsored by Peace Action WI. International Women’s Day Celebration - Mar 8 Guest speaker, Lakota elder Madonna Thunder Hawk, lifelong activist for Native American rights. Sunday, March 8, 2 p.m., Room at UWM to be announced. International Days of Action Against Sanctions and Economic War - Mar 13 Panel Discussion with Kevin Zeese of Popular Resistance (he's a Venezuelan Embassy protector) on sanctions in Venezuela and Iran, Art Heitzer of the Cuba Committee of the National Lawyers Guild, and Tom Seery, member of Peace Action WI's anti-sanctions delegation to Iraq in 1998 when the sanctions there killed 500,000 children. Friday, March 13, 7 p.m., Peace Center, 1001 E Keefe Ave, Sponsored by Peace Action of WI. International Day Against Racism, Fascism and War - Mar 14 Special Stand for Peace as a part of national actions that day. Saturday, March 14, Noon, Wisconsin Ave & 16th St. "The World is my Country" - Mar 19 Gary Davis's Fight for Global Citizenship and a world without borders, and his commitment to the UN Universal Declaration on Human Rights. Thursday, March 19, 7 p.m., Peace Center, 1001 E Keefe Ave, Sponsored by Peace Action WI Water Walk 2020 - Apr 25 Led by Native American women who have a blessing of the waters of the Menomonee, Milwaukee and Kinnickinick Rivers and Lake Michigan. Saturday, April 25, Menomonee River Parkway. Sponsored by Flowering Tree and Inter-Tribal Water Walkers. |
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