WAM!NYC 2018 Gender Justice in Media Conference

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

What a year! Now, more than ever, we need a place to commiserate and strategize as feminist journalists, editors, filmmakers, and communications professionals who are dedicated to gender justice in the media. Join WAM!NYC 2018 Gender Justice in Media Conference!

Kairos Center Evaluation Class

Michael Ratner Classroom 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

This session has been canceled . This session is for students, who participated in the Kairos Center's fall series of classes to share thoughts and reflections on how the classes went and areas for improvement. 

Film Screening + Poetry Reading with Mohammed El-Kurd

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a screening of Just Vision's award-winning documentary, My Neighbourhood + original poetry by the film's protagonist, Mohammed El-Kurd. There will also be a Q&A with Mohammed, moderated by Aber Kwas (Take On Hate) to follow.

The Economics of the Arrest and Arraignment

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

A four-part series workshop to explore the political and economic foundation sustaining the arch of the criminal justice system, and the role of community surveillance in this process.

Mental Health First Aid Training

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Become certified in Mental Health First Aid! This 8 hour course will help you: identify signs and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses & how to respond if you see these signs in your colleagues, friends, and loved ones.

Dread Poetry and Freedom: Linton Kwesi Johnson and the Unfinished Revolution

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

In Dread Poetry and Freedom — the first book dedicated to the work of 'political poet par excellence' Linton Kwesi Johnson - David Austin explores the themes of poetry, political consciousness and social transformation through the prism of Johnson's work.

Black and Cuba: Film Screening

Join the Venceremos Brigade in the screening of Black and Cuba, followed by a brief information session on the upcoming 50th contingent of the Venceremos Brigade this summer!

Moving Against the System: The 1968 Congress of Black Writers and the Making of Global Consciousness

Violeta Parra Stage 320 West 37th Street, New York, United States

In 1968, as protests shook France and war raged in Vietnam, the giants of Black radical politics descended on Montreal to discuss the unique challenges and struggles facing their Black brothers and sisters. For the first time since 1968, David Austin brings alive the speeches and debates of the most important international gathering of Black radicals of the era.

Raiz Up! Hip Hop Showcase + Open Mic

The People's Forum 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Our monthly open mic and showcase welcomes emcee’s, singers, dancers, poets, and all other artists! Join us as we celebrate resistance, movement and art.

$10

Undeterred: Film Screening

Paul & Eslanda Robeson Cinema 320 West 37th Street, New York, NY, United States

Undeterred is a documentary about community resistance in the rural border town of Arivaca, Arizona. Directed by Eva Lewis, a resident of Arivaca and longtime member of People Helping People in the Border Zone (PHP).

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