Yearly Archives: 2020

Charlotte O’Neal visits Fayetteville

 in Current Events

Sponsored by Pattie Williams and Jimmye WhitakerSat/ March 14-20 – More information coming Former Black Panther Charlotte O’Neal, and her husband Pete, fled the United States in 1971 after their friends were murdered by the CIA and other law enforcement. Pete can never return, but “Mama” Charlotte O’Neal is a fascinating speaker who makes trips to the US. Fayetteville is very lucky to have this chance to meet Mama Chrlotte, and hear some of the stories of her and Pete’s lives in Tanzania.

Peace: What Is It?

 in Peace

Swedish Peace Researcher with Fayetteville Roots Thurs March 12 – 6:00 pm – Omni Center Anders Reagan, a former Fayettevillian now living in Sweden founded and leads the Peace Research Institute in Stockholm, and is engaged in ongoing research on what peace actually is. Anders is the son of Joe and Lena Reagan who lived in Fayetteville before moving to Sweden several years ago. He will speak on…..

Citizens Climate Lobby

 in Citizens Climate Lobby

Weds March 11 – 7:00 pm – Apple Blossom Brewery 1550 Old Zion Road, Fayetteville CCL has been meeting at Apple Blossom for several months and it seems to be working pretty well. Take advantage of this friendly place to find out how to make an impact on the climate situation, along with other folks who are making a difference. Wonder what the big deal about CCL is? Here’s their Government Affairs VP talking danny Richter, about some REALLY good news on the Climate Solutions Legislative Caucus that CCL has been nurturing for several years now. Pretty exciting! Momentum in […]

Poor Peoples Campaign We Must Do More!

 in Poor Peoples Campaign

Mon March 9 – Little Rock – 6:00 pmUnion AME Church, 1825 S. Pulaski, LR Rev Barber is scheduled to speak at this event. It WILL be worth hearing. Protest march before the program at 6:30. DON’T FORGET TO RSVP USING THE TICKET LINK ! THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ***This event is fully accessible for all people *** *** We will have childcare available *** *** This event will be ASL interpreted *** *** Interpretación en español*** Join the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival in Mobile for the 13th stop of […]

International Women’s Day

 in Womens March

Sun March 8 – 2:00-4:00 pm – Town Center 4th Annual NWA International Women’s Day Protest in response to increasing attacks on women’s rights, immigrant rights. LGBTQ+ rights, workers’ rights in the Trump era. Hosted by Emergency NWA International Women’s Day Protest and Strike

Building the Masterplan for the Omni Grounds

 in Current Events

Sun March 8 – 1:00 pm – Omni Second meeting of volunteers meeting to create a master plan for Omni’s grounds that will include the Hank Kaminsky sculpture “Peace”. Architect Michael Cochram and a group of volunteers are working through a consensus based decision making process to see that this project has wide buy-in from Omni members and friends. You’re invited to join in. We had a great time and made good progress last month. Email Gladys for more information at omni@omnicenter.org

Protect Our Voices Campaign: The End of Initiative Petition in Arkansas

 in Free Speech

Sat March 7 – 5:00 pm – Omni Led by attorney David Mc—-, on “THE PETITION KILLER” This presentation tells the story of what’s going on behind the scenes to limit or even end the ability of citizens to use the Constitutional tool of initiative petition. This is a critical issue that you need to know about. A rally at the Arkansas State Capitol is happening March 21, noon-2:00. More information at this link Protect AR Voices!

Where’s the Lasagna?

 in Annual Gathering

Some Omni folks have been asking when the Annual Gathering of Members and Friends will be happening. Here’s the short story: As you know, we used to do it in February but moved it to May last year to avoid ice storms. That wasn’t the perfect time either, so the planning group for the event has decided to make the Annual Gathering a fall event. We’ll be updating you as plans emerge, but look for lasagna in September, after Hiroshima Nagasaki Day in August.