By Bekky Baker, Program Director Ryan Hinton, a teenager, a brother, a son, our neighbor, was shot and killed by the police on May 1st. The headlines flash that he was armed, that he stole a vehicle, that he aimed his gun at the police despite an ongoing investigation, extremely blurry body cam footage, and […]Read More
Ignite Peace mourns the loss of Pope Francis today. As an organization committed to the creation of a nonviolent society, we join with so many around the world who grieve the passing of a man who led with humility, compassion, and courage. Pope Francis offers to us an example of solidarity as a leader who […]Read More
Ignite Peace is seeking an intern to assist the staff in program planning, community outreach, communications, and administration. The intern will primarily work in-person at the Ignite Peace office, but will also be asked to attend events outside of the office. Internships are unpaid – we encourage students to seek academic or service credit through […]Read More
Read about how GAPP and ACRU moved from education to action to protect immigrant communities!Read More
A new anti-immigrant data collection bill, Ohio HB 42, has been introduced and is currently being heard the Government Oversight Committee. This bill requires state agencies and entities, including schools, to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of people they serve. Read More
Protest, dissent, freedom of speech, these have all been integral to change, to making our communities and lives better. Read More
