Peace
Events
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Race and Racism in Cincinnati
Faith United Church of Christ 6886 Salem Rd , Cincinnati, OH, United StatesOn Tuesday February 21, 2017 7:00-8:30pm at Faith United Church of Christ (6886 Salem Rd Cincinnati, OH 45230), IJPC is helping coordinate a program called Race and Racism in Cincinnati, a lecture and discussion organized by Rethinking Racism. The event is an opportunity to dive deeper into the history of racism in our community and we will break into discussion groups following a presentation from Rev. Troy Jackson and Ms. Elizabeth Hopkins.
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Six@Six: Is Justice Blind?: Race, Class, and Our Criminal Justice System
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County- Main Library 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesDanielle McDonald will discuss the history of race in the United States, how our conceptualization of race has impacted African Americans, and how it has shaped the criminal justice system.
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A Vision of Hope and Paths to Peace
Xavier University - Gallagher Student Center 3815 Ledgewood Dr, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesAn evening of thought-provoking commentary on the possibility of world peace and strategies for getting us there presented by a panel of visionaries in the field.
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March Peace Committe Meeting
IJPC 215 E 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesCome join the meeting of IJPC's Peace Committee as they discuss and learn about the conflict in the Middle East in preparation for an upcoming event.
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Black and Blue: Police and the African-American Community
New Prospect Baptist Church 1580 Summit Rd, Cincinnat, OH, United StatesA Back-to-Back focusing on the uniquely frustrating experiences and viewpoints police and black citizens have as they encounter each other in challenging circumstances in their work and lives.
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Nonviolence Action Training
IJPC 215 E 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesJoin Program Manager, Andrea Koverman and activist and educator Peggy Gish for a Nonviolence Action Training. You will walk out of this afternoon session knowing how to speak truth to power, deal with fear in conflict, develop an effective campaign and understand/prepare for civil disobedience should you make that choice
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Pro-Action Café
Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesNow that you’ve attended one or more Rethinking Racism Open Space events, or even if you've found this for the first time, you might have found yourself thinking, “Where can I go with my passion and energy?” “What can I do?” Rethinking Racism has been thinking about this, too. We have a plan and you’re invited to participate! The Pro-Action Café is a chance to bring any of your musings, ideas, projects and dreams to the table and have the opportunity to talk with others about their thoughts and ideas.
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May Peace Committee Meeting
IJPC 215 E 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesThe Peace Committee Meeting will focus on the George Lakoff book "Don't Think of an Elephant"
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Rethinking Racism: Exploring History, Reality and Fears About Gentrification
DePaul Cristo Rey High School 1133 Clifton Hills Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesOur next large gathering for Rethinking Racism will be on June 19th where we will be educating about and exploring the theme of gentrification. We will start off with a viewing of the documentary Good White People. Kiki and Marcus, two students from Peaslee Neighborhood Center's Agents of Change, will share their struggle about holding onto their neighborhood assets and Jenn Arens will lead a simulation regarding affordable housing loss in Over-the-Rhine.
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One Love Fest Cincinnati
Washington Park 14th street and elm street, Cincinnati, United StatesJoin IJPC and several other local organizations for a gathering of love, peace, and unity. There will be live music, speakers, spoken word, and food trucks! We are uniting for a day of peace and love to create positive change in negative times.
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Pro-Action Cafe
DePaul Cristo Rey High School 1133 Clifton Hills Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesCome learn about alternative development models to gentrification, featuring the work being done in Lower Price Hill presented by Community Matters and South Cumminsville, presented by Working In Neighborhoods.
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Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Film & Panel
Kennedy Auditorium at Xavier University 3725 Francis Xavier Way, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesJoin IJPC at the Xavier University Kennedy Auditorium for a film and panel discussion. We are co-sponsoring this event in remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We have to remember and face these horrors so we don't repeat such an atrocity.
