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Wednesday, July 8, 6:30-8pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Each summer, the Thurber House lawn plays host to a series of outdoor literary picnics and readings with authors who have an Ohio connection. While this year’s picnics might look a little different, join us for this long-running tradition of good friends and great books!

Wednesday, July 8, 6-7:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Join us on July 8 for our Big Gay Town Hall, brought to you by Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity (URGE), Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, and Equality Ohio!

Let’s discuss the state of LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive rights in Ohio, the impacts of voter suppression and gerrymandering, and the different steps that we can take to make our voices heard. Spoiler: it’s not just by voting.

Tuesday, June 7, 11:30am-12:30pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

The Ohio State University’s Institute for Democratic Engagement and Accountability (IDEA) and Center for Ethics and Human Values (CEHV) are proud to host U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (OH-3) and Dr. Darrick Hamilton of OSU’s Kirwan Institute as keynote speakers for a panel discussion, “From Protest to Policy: How Does the Movement Sparked by George Floyd’s Death Ensure Lasting Change?”

Sunday, July 5, 12noon-3pm, Franklin Park Amphitheater [northwest of the Franklin Park Adventure Center], 1755 E. Broad St.

Saturday, July 4, 1-3pm, beginning at Goodale Park [Park St. side], 120 W. Goodale St.

The Stay Away From Each Other Get Together Car “Parade” Doo Dah will begin on Saturday, July 4, at 1pm.

We will be using the usual “Doo Dah line-up area” on Park St. [next to Goodale Park] at 12noon (come in from Goodale St.).

Sorry, walkers, you most likely won’t be able to keep up as we’ll be going about 20 miles per hour.

Drive your junker, clunker, or your classic car. Throw a sign on it and do the usual “Doo Dah Parade route” and then do more streets.

Saturday, July 4, 5pm, Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

The Fourth of July is a celebration of freedom and independence. However, in this country, black lives are not fully free.

Join us for a peaceful rally and march at Goodale Park. We will have speakers, poets, musical performance, tribute, and vendors. The event will be livestreamed for those unable to physically attend.

Let’s hold our country accountable to its promise to be one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Saturday, July 4, 4pm, Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

The Black Abolitionist Network of Ohio would like to officially invite everyone to join us this Saturday for our first #BlackSummerSeries614 event.

Come join us for free food, child-friendly activities, performances by local artists, and DJs.

There will also be an Abolition teach-in that you won’t want to miss! Bring ya squad, come love on each other (socially distanced with face masks, of course), and turn up with us!

Thursday, July 2, 2-3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join Religions for Peace USA and Parliament of the World’s Religions for this panel discussion on the future of the anti-racism movement.

Participants

• Rev. Charles A. Wynder, Jr., J.D., Officer for Social Justice and Engagement, The Episcopal Church, USA

• Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries and Operations, United Church of Christ

Tuesday, June 30, 3-7pm, on-line pre-registration for this on-line event is required

Equality Ohio’s legal clinic provides free legal support to LGBTQ Ohioans, within 300% of the poverty line, who are experiencing legal hardship because of their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

Due to community health concerns regarding COVID-19, we are currently suspending our in-person legal clinics. Instead, our attorneys will be hosting virtual Intake Hours throughout the week. If you are in need of legal help, please contact the attorney closest to your area.

Monday, June 29, 3-4pm, this on-line event requires advance registration