Community

Tuesday, January 5, 5:30-6:30pm, this event will be live-streamed on “Facebook Live”

Locally, two key inflection points have risen to the top of public conversation when talking about police reform: the City of Columbus’ 2021 budget and the renegotiation of the Fraternal Order of Police [FOP] union contract.

To shed light on these processes and how they form the parameters of what’s possible, the New Leaders Council of Columbus is (virtually) assembling activists, policymakers, and other experts for a deep-dive conversation on the FOP contract.

Sunday, January 3, 2pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

You say you want a resolution? Well, you know, mindfulness for the New Year is the way to go.

Rational Mindfulness has been reincarnated, after a lengthy hiatus, in a necessarily new on-line format.

Especially in these times, life can be so stressful. It really helps to learn and practice evidence-based mindfulness techniques to manage stress and to become more compassionate. Especially for non-believers, it is important to do so in a science-friendly, rational atmosphere.

Thursday, December 31, 12noon-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Wednesday, December 30, 12noon-1pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join the Central Ohio Worker Center for a webinar discussing wage theft, your rights in the workplace, and organizing for better working conditions. Hear from our experts and participate in a question-and-answer session about the issues most relevant to you!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Tuesday, December 22 [and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month until Tuesday, April 27], 11am-12noon, this on-line event requires advance registration

This is a virtual support group, hosted by Equitas Health, for members of the LGBTQ+ community who have experienced intimate partner violence.

For meeting login information, email <SarahTouvell@equitashealth.com>.

Hosted by Equitas Health.

Sunday, December 20, 7-8:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Dr. Timothy Bussey, of the Kenyon College Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and of the Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio, will talk about the “Plus” in LGBTQ+ and will provide an introduction to intersex, asexual, aromantic, and pansexual identities.

Sunday, December 20, 1-2:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us for a discussion about The Principles of Communism, by Frederick Engels [1847].

Register for this event; we will send the reading material, discussion questions, and Zoom link.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Use this link to view the reading.

Tuesday, December 15, 5pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Although we cannot gather in person, we want to take this opportunity to come together virtually to celebrate our successes of the past semester and look to the future.

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

Hosted by Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University.

Sunday, December 13, 6-7pm, this event will be occurring via Zoom

Although this is not a milestone that we wished to have reached, we would like to come together to recognize and reflect upon the 900 days that Miriam Vargas and her family have spent living in sanctuary. Let’s continue the fight (¡Que siga la lucha!) to ensure that Miriam does not spend a day more in the shackles of sanctuary.

Saturday, December 26, 5-7pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Don’t believe in God? You are not alone! Join the Humanist Community of Central Ohio [HCCO], a community that values people, emphasizes reason, and focuses on this world.

Grab some takeout and join us on Zoom for conversation!

Please use this Zoom link to join this event.

Sponsored by Humanist Community of Central Ohio.