Social Action: NJ Native Elder Talk/Corruption/Climate Change/Racial Justice
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Sarah Klepner
Oct 13, 2017, 4:14:57 PM10/13/17
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*Oct. 18-Chief Dwaine Perry, Ramapough Lenape, will speak on stopping an oil pipeline in NJ
Asbury Park, 6:30 pm*
10/15: Money in Politics talk, 9 am, Lincroft
10/15: Film: Chasing Coral 6 pm, Lincroft (see below for Facebook event page to join/share)
10/19: Money in Politics presentation, Fairleigh Dickinson, 7:30 (carpool available)
10/25: Let's Talk About Race/White Privilege, 7 pm Red Bank
10/29: Supporting Immigrants talk, 9 am, Lincroft
10/29: Racial Justice rally, 2pm Lincroft
11/2: Film: Climate Refugees, 6 pm, Lincroft
“Liberty and Justice for Sale – Represent.Us and the Anti-Corruption Campaign
Sunday October 15th
8:45 bagels/coffee
9 - 10 am talk/q&a/discussion
1475 West Front Street, Lincroft(Unitarian meetinghouse - uucmc.org)David Goodman, PhD & Susan Colby, PhD are team co-leaders of Represent.Us/ Central New Jersey
Are we an oligarchy or a representative democracy? The answer – and the threat – may surprise you and matter more than the Russians! Represent.Us, a national volunteer organization, is leading a campaign across the nation to fix the problem – including in New Jersey.
There will be a letter-writing session after the dialog- pen/paper/addresses will be provided.
***A comment from David in advance: The power of hyper-concentrated wealth to bend politics and government to the will of donors is a root cause of corruption. That's how we define it -- and we're in good company. It was the subject of James Madison's Federalist Paper #10. And, it describes the Gilded Age -- the first and second. Now, listen to the audio of Republican strategist, Bruce Mehlman, on our Second Gilded Age -- and see his full slide deck here:
History matters.Now retired, David and Susan have made ending the influence of big money on our political system a priority.
Sunday morning dialogs are a secular Sunday morning gathering to hear about a topic from a knowledgeable speaker, followed by Q and A/discussion. See for upcoming dialogs: http://www.uucmc.org/grow/sunday-morning-dialog/
*********Social Action film: Chasing CoralSunday October 15th6 pm1475 West Front St., Lincroft (uucmc.org)With extensive underwater photography, Chasing Coral documents the remarkable beauty of coral reefs and the tragedy of their loss from areas around the world due to warming oceans.
From the maker of Chasing Ice, Jeff Orlowski.
Climate activist Lynn Dash, of Citizens Climate Lobby and Monmouth County Climate Coalition will talk afterwards about "What We Can Do" and distribute information.Join/share on Facebook: "Free Film: Chasing Coral"
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Racial Justice Project at Trinity - Film: "Columbus Day Legacy"
Guest speaker: Chief Dwayne Perry, Ramapo Lenape Nation
Wednesday, Oct. 18
6:30 pm
Trinity Church
503 Asbury Ave
Asbury Park, NJ
On October 18th at 630PM AT Trinity Church Asbury Park, we are honored to announce that Ramapough Lenape Nation elder, Chief Dwaine Perry, will be speaking! He will talk about why he does not celebrate Columbus day and the film Columbus Day Legacy. He will also inform us that the Ramapough Lenape Nation is engaged in a local NJ battle, centered at Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp, to prevent an oil pipeline under their ancestral lands. They also face many present-day ramifications as outlined in this recent New York Times article, The Ramapoughs vs. the World.
"Columbus Day Legacy" is a short film that explores the quintessential American issues of free speech and ethnic pride against the backdrop of the ongoing Columbus Day parade controversy in Denver, Colorado. Navajo filmmaker Bennie Klain takes viewers into this very personal yet very public conflict, asking tough questions about identity and history in America.
The event is free but funds are being raised for the Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp. Register for the program or make a donation via Eventbrite.com, see“Columbus Day Legacy": A Film Screening and Dialogue Series, #5
Contact Derek Minno-Bloom for info: derek.mi...@gmail.com
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Democracy Under Threat
October 19, 2017
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact Tony Giordano (tonyg...@gmail.com) for info about carpooling.
The founders of the United States sought to lay the groundwork for a form of government that ensures the voice of the public would be heard. Tonight's speakers will discuss suppression of voter’s rights and gerrymandering and how they undermine the strength and integrity of our American democracy.
David Becker, is the Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Election Innovation & Research, a cutting-edge non-profit that works to improve election administration through research, data, and technology. Prior to founding CEIR, David was Director of the elections program at The Pew Charitable Trusts, and also served under two administrations as a senior trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Voting Section.
Thomas Wolf, Counsel with the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice, focuses on redistricting litigation and regularly participates as an amicus in matters pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. His articles and op-eds on racial and partisan gerrymandering have appeared in Time, The Hill, U.S. News & World Report, and The American Prospect, among other outlets.
Presented by the Network for Public Policy (http://www.nfrpp.org/) and the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley.
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Let's Talk About Race - White PrivilegeWednesday Oct. 257 - 8:30 pmRed Bank Public Library84 West Front Street, Red BankThe topic of the next "Let's Talk About Race" program at the Red Bank Public Library will be "White Privilege."Joining us will be Rev. Joe Gratzel, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Manasquan and Father Terrence Rosheuvel, retired Canon of St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Red Bank, currently serving at St. James Episcopal Church of Bradley Beach.Each will share his experience and viewpoints on this important topic, followed by time for discussion and conversation.Light refreshments are served. Registration is requested at #732-842-0690.to be notified of upcoming programs.
Email friendsredbankpubliclibrary@gmail.com *************“Immigration 101: What You Need to Know About the Needs of Immigrants in Monmouth County”
UUCMC Sanctuary Working Group
October 29th
Sunday Morning Dialog8:45 bagels/coffee 9 - 10 am presentation and discussion
1475 West Front Street, Lincroft 07738
Lives of immigrants living in Monmouth County are being disrupted by fear, detention and deportation. Although offering physical sanctuary is not feasible now at UUCMC, we can provide sanctuary by letting individuals know they are not alone and are respected. Come learn what the needs are and how you can help whether or not you speak Spanish.
Rich Held, Denominational Affairs Representative, will be joined by other members of the working group, UU Legislative Ministry of NJ and Casa Freehold.
**********Love Resists - Second Annual Racial Justice Rally and Information FairSunday Oct. 292-4 pm1475 West Front Street, Lincroft 07738
Contact taisha...@gmail.com for more info.**********Film: Climate RefugeesThursday Nov. 27 pm1475 West Front Street, Lincroft 07738
Presented by the Monmouth County Climate Coalition
"With contributions from several politicians, scientists, and environmental activists, including House Speaker John Kerry, Newt Gingrich, Al Gore, Nobel Prize winner Wangari Maathai, the film documents the human plight of climate change with a focus on the intersection of over population, lack of resources and climatic change. Filmmaker Michael Nash and producing partner Justin Hogan traveled to 48 countries in search of the human face of climate change.The film attempts to illuminate the national security implications of countries running out of food and water due to vast droughts and climatic shifts." (from Wikipedia)
Contact clima...@gmail.com for more info.
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