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Thursday, January 6, 6:30pm, Ohio Statehouse

January 6 was a violent and deadly attack against all Americans — against our country, our democracy, and our freedom as voters to choose the leaders that represent us so that we have a government of, by, and for the people.

One year later, the same faction that attacked our country on January 6 is hard at work silencing our voices by restricting our freedom to vote, attacking fair voting districts, and quietly preparing future attempts to sabotage free and fair elections and with it our democracy.

“SMA [Self-Managed Abortion] in Good Faith” Training (January 2022 midday), hosted by Faith Choice Ohio

Wednesday, January 5, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

In the face of relentless attacks on abortion access and bodily autonomy, abortion pills have become even more essential. Learn how to share information about why Self-Managed Abortion (SMA) through medication is a safe, effective, and convenient reproductive health option for those in your community.

Monday, January 10, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for an anti-racism book club, which hopes to help facilitate the creation of an inclusive and diverse atmosphere on the campus of The Ohio State University. As a book club participant, you will help to co-construct an open space to read and discuss big questions about race and justice in America. The book club will be reading the National Book Award winning “Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi.

Wednesday, December 29, 12noon, Church and Community Development For All People, 946 Parsons Ave.

Planning a protest or action soon? Not sure what the police will do or what they’ve been told to do about actions? Then join community activists as we “deep dive” into new directives and policies the state has around actions, demonstrations, marches and rallies.

Sunday, December 26, to Saturday, January 1m 4-8pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Kwanzaa, a Swahili term that refers to fresh fruits or harvest, is an annual celebration honoring African heritage in African American Culture. Each evening a principle of Nguzo Saba will be honored through fun and family focused activities that will include dance, drumming, storytelling, poetry, theatre, crafts and more.

Sunday, December 26, to Saturday, January 1m 4-8pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Kwanzaa, a Swahili term that refers to fresh fruits or harvest, is an annual celebration honoring African heritage in African American Culture. Each evening a principle of Nguzo Saba will be honored through fun and family focused activities that will include dance, drumming, storytelling, poetry, theatre, crafts and more.

Sunday, December 26, to Saturday, January 1m 4-8pm, Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave.

Kwanzaa, a Swahili term that refers to fresh fruits or harvest, is an annual celebration honoring African heritage in African American Culture. Each evening a principle of Nguzo Saba will be honored through fun and family focused activities that will include dance, drumming, storytelling, poetry, theatre, crafts and more.

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