NOVEMBER 2015
November 18-20, The Women's Center, in partnership with The Center for Ethical Living are organizing groups participating in
The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond: Undoing Racism Regional Workshops
Wednesday, 6 pm- 9 pm
Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm
Friday, 9 am - 2 pm
Register by Nov. 13 @ 5 pm, to Patricia Stout, The Women's Center for Healing and Transformation, (985) 264-8089 (Donations also welcome)
OCTOBER 2015
October 23, Friday: Annual Symposium for Systemic Change
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New Orleans is planning this event at:
St. Genevieve Catholic Church
58203 Hwy. 433, Slidell, Louisiana, 70460
8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Register by calling Angela Wattler at (985) 966-3846
or email SystemicChangeSymposium@gmail.com
Themes for Reflection and Planning include:
- Organizing for Systemic Change
- Laity and Prison Ministry
- Re-Entry Strategies for Returning Citizens
- Strengthening Incarcerated Families
SEPTEMBER 2015
September 8, Citizen's Academy, sponsored by the Orleans District Attorney's Office
Free--Limited enrollment
This Citizen's Academy is a 16-hour block of instruction designed to educate the public about operations, programs, and staff of the DA's office.
Sessions start Tuesday, September 8th. Participants will meet 2 hours, once a week for 8 weeks and must commit to attend at least 6 of 8 sessions.
Classes will be in the DA's offices, 619 S. White Street, 4th floor, Grand Jury room
6 pm - 8 pm, light supper.
Contact: Anne Zoller Kiefer, Coordinator (504) 571-2937; akiefer@orleansda.com
September 18-20, The Women's Center, in partnership with The Center for Ethical Living are organizing groups participating in
The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond: Undoing Racism Regional Workshops
Friday, 6 pm- 9 pm
Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm
Register by Sept. 11 @ 5 pm, to Patricia Stout, The Women's Center for Healing and Transformation, (985) 264-8089 (Donations also welcome)
September 19, regular scheduled meeting of the Northshore Black Elected Officials Coalition and Associates (NBEOCA)
Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 am
Bright Mornings, a New Orleans-style Cafe
715 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
Please RSVP at (985) 248-9595 (text or phone) or
email erene54@icloud.com
Public welcome. Come prepared to buy breakfast!
Mission: To promote and enhance the quality of life for minority and disadvantaged persons of the Northshore community socially, economically, and politically while maintaining a spiritual standard as its foundation.
September 26, Debate Series, Northshore Black Elected Officials Coalition and Associates (NBEOCA) presents the first debate in a series of "Great Minds Speaking Out"
website: http://www.northshoreblackelectedofficials.org/home.html
Saturday, 2 pm
C.J. Shone Administrative Complex
321 N. Theard St., Covington, LA
topic: "Youth Debating Current Issues in America Today," with representatives from St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, and St. Helena parishes
AUGUST 2015
August 21-30--Katrina 10--Week of Action
Gulf Coast Rising is collaborating with numerous organizations "to coordinate over 13 events from August 23-August 30 in multiple locations from Gulfport to New Orleans. The Katrina 10 Week of Action represents a powerful coming together of many organizations dedicated to lifting up the leadership and resistance of people on the frontlines" of the global climate crisis. Gulf Coast Rising "demands a just transition away from extractive industries, discriminatory policies, and unjust practices that hinder equitable disaster recovery and impede the development of sustainable communities."
A list of events for the week can be found on this webpage:
http://www.gulfsouthrising.org/event/katrina-10-week-of-action/
August 27, Thursday--Katrina 10-Year Memorial: Equity, Justice, and Black Leadership for New Orleans
Ashe Cultural Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
more information: https://fflic.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=185
2014
April 2014
April 1, 2014, PICO (People Improving Communities through Organizing) Anti-Mass Incarceration Campaign
Steps of the State Capitol
900 N. 3rd St., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
9:00 A.M.
More information: Dr. Lue Russell, L.Russell@PICO-LA.org
April 13-14, Sunday & Monday: Conference on "Rethinking Mass Incarceration in the South"
The Sarah Isom Center for for Women and Gender Studies, The University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi
more information: http://sarahisomcenter.org/mass-incarceration/
MARCH 2014
March 8, 2014, Saturday: Cash for Kids, documentary at the Zeitgeist Theater
Special screening of the shocking juvenile justice controversy in Pennsylvania--There will also be a panel discussion that includes the filmmaker, one of the subjects of the film (Charles Balasavage), as well as area attorneys and activists.
Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA
4:00 p.m.
More information: http://www.zeitgeistinc.net/
A discussion of the documentary and the controversy: http://www.democracynow.org/2014/2/4/kids_for_cash_inside_one_of
Information about sharing a ride to the event: Terry Van Brunt, 985-778-9257
FEBRUARY 2014
February 13, 2014, Thursday: Juvenile Justice Conference in Baton Rouge
Keynote speaker: Mr. Bryan Stevenson, Executive Director of Equal Justice Initiative
Bishop Tracey Center (Main Auditorium), Catholic Charities Complex, 1800 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA
9am-4pm
Registration is $20; register at http://www.lainterchurch.org/
February 15, 2014, Saturday: Together Louisiana--2014 Statewide Issues Conference
Purpose: "A statewide gathering of faith and community leaders for analysis and education on key issues for the 2014 legislative session"
Shiloh Baptist Church, 185 Eddie Robinson, Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, LA
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
free; register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/together-louisiana-2014-statewide-issues-conference-tickets-9747403747
More information: http://www.togetherbr.org/
February 17, 2014, Monday: A lecture with Laverne Cox of Orange is the New Black
Topic: "Ain't I a Woman?"
McAlister Auditorium, Tulane University
8:00-10:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/597833153612501/
and http://www.strikingly.com/tulaneblackartsfestival
February 19, Wednesday: Tulane Black Arts presents a discussion between Big Freedia and Melissa Harris Perry
Topic: "The Intersection of Black Arts, Cultural Appropriation, and Gender & Sexuality"
Kendall Cram Room LBC, Tulane University
7:00-9:00 p.m.
more information: http://www.strikingly.com/tulaneblackartsfestival
February 23, Sunday: Northshore Jim Crow Task Force
Sanctuary, Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church
28662 Krentel Rd., Lacombe, LA
1 p.m.
more information: 985 882-0096
JANUARY 2014
January 23, 2014, Thursday: "Safe & Fair Louisiana: A Forum on Criminal Justice Reform"
Sponsored by the ACLU of Louisiana and the Pelican Institute.
Purpose: To discuss how policymakers can take steps to lower Louisiana's prison population and reduce taxpayer expense while improving public safety
Abita Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, LA.
7:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Jan. 19, 2014, Sunday: Northshore Black Elected Officials Coalition & Associates, "Justice Sunday Initiative"
The Northshore Black Elected Officials Coalition & Associates asks that all churches in St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes present a justice message on that Sunday. The coalition's goals are to create/support parenting workshops and reentry programs to support successful reintegration of the formerly incarcerated into the community. The workshops are to be launched in February 2014. The group also plans to meet with sheriffs, district attorneys and the Clerk of Court to advocate for more diversion programs for non-violent offenders.
2013
NOVEMBER 2013
Nov. 8, Friday: A Prophetic Protest--Mass Incarceration and Sentence Reduction in Louisiana Symposium
Sponsored by Working Interfaith Network/PICO
Purpose: to build a base with clergy, community leaders, and students to support a State-wide Sentencing Campaign
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA
10 AM-1:30 PM
Nov. 10, Sunday: Books 2 Prisoners weekly volunteer night
Purpose: Help match prisoners to reading material they will enjoy
2523 George Nick Connor Dr., New Orleans
4-7 PM
Nov. 11, Monday: Shell Shocked, screening
A documentary that explores the effect of violence on youth in New Orleans
Lavin-Bernick Center, Qatar Ballroom, Tulane University
campus map here: http://tulane.edu/studentaffairs/campus-map.cfm
7-9 PM
Nov. 15, Friday: Fete de Justice & Awards Ceremony
Annual gala of the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana: an evening of food, cocktails, live music and awards
The Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
7-10 PM
more information here: http://jjpl.org/
Nov. 16, Saturday: Voice of the Ex-Offender Job Fair
Christian Unity Church, 1700 Conti St., New Orleans
11 AM- 3 PM
Nov. 17, Sunday: Books 2 Prisoners weekly volunteer night
Purpose: Help match prisoners to reading material they will enjoy
2523 George Nick Connor Dr., New Orleans
4-7 PM
Nov. 18, Monday: A Lecture by Angela Davis
Tulane University, uptown campus, McAlister Auditorium
8 PM--Free to the public
more information: https://tulane.edu/calendar/event-details.cfm?uid=D100CC43-DB3E-3C4A-8DF5C4C0B7E62C9B
Nov. 22, Friday: Innocence Project New Orleans fundraiser
Honors HBO's Treme co-creators David Simon and Eric Overmeyer, cast and crew
Innocent Project New Orleans, 4051 Ulloa St., New Orleans
6-9 PM
more information: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=cujkt4dab&oeidk=a07e8ct2b6o26868d24
Nov. 24: Books to Prisoners weekly volunteer night
Purpose: Help match prisoners to reading material they will like
2523 George Nick Connor Dr., New Orleans
4-7 PM
Nov. 24: Northshore New Jim Crow Task Force Meeting
Sanctuary of Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church
28662 Krentel Road, Lacombe, Louisiana
2 PM
http://northshoreuu.org/
