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Draft Bernie Campaign Livestream

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Set Sept 9 – OMNI – time TBA The National Draft Bernie campaign is exploring interest in a third party run by Bernie or other candidates. In some states local races are being planned. This event will give people information about what’s been happening with the campaign since the last election. A day-long livestream of the national event will be going on, with speakers and performers, and local discussion will continue through the day. More details will be released soon. Bi-weekly meetings are going on. Next meeting Thursday Aug 24, 6:30 at Fay Public Library.

Inspire 365: A Journey Through the Black Experience

 in Community / Justice

Tuesday Aug 15 – 7:00 pm at OMNI Led by Raven Cook Continuing classes every Tuesday into November. Every one unique and interesting. Inspire 365: A Journey through the Black Experience seeks to offer hope and inspiration by introducing audiences to the men and women who persevered through all obstacles to lay the foundation for generations to come. The program is designed to not only offer hope but to empower all people through understanding the importance of studying History. The program will explore such critical historical areas as: the abolitionist movement, Reconstruction and the development of Black self determination rhetoric, […]

Protest War on North Korea

 in Community / Current Events / Peace

Saturday August 12 – 1:00 pm Washington County Courthouse College and Dicksons Streets Arkansas Nonviolence Alliance The world’s on edge, waiting for the next shock. We’re doing all we can to make it better, but things seem hopeless sometimes. We need each other, friends. Here are some of the places and people who are feeling the same way. Come and connect.

Jay Barth Event at Clinton House

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Jay Barth Event at Clinton House Sunday Aug 16 — 6:00-8:00 pm — Clinton House Museum, 930 W. Clinton Dr., Fayetteville “The Future of Arkansas Politics” – speaker Dr. Jay Barth This event is free and open to the public. After a period of dramatic transformation in partisan politics and governmental institutions in Arkansas, it’s time to think about the dynamics that will shape politics and government in the Natural State in the generation ahead. In this wide-ranging talk, Barth will overview his analysis of the “new normal” and additional changes to come in Arkansas’s politics. Jay Barth is M.E. […]

People Power Project

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People Power Project Tues July 25 – 6:30 pm – OMNI Center With the help of ACLU and several local groups, we’re working to help protect immigrants in Northwest Arkansas, and we have a plan. We are reaching out to our community and local elected officials for dialogue on policy and law to making Northwest Arkansas a welcoming place. You’re invited to join in. People Power Project Washington County

OMNI Women’s Community

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OMNI Women’s Community Sunday July 16 – 1:30 at OMNI What a great group of women are forming. All kinds of ideas and actions emerging. All women invited to join us. We want ya. Call OMNI for more information, 479-935-4422

EMERGENCY MEETING — DACA and TPS

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EMERGENCY MEETING — DACA and TPS Thursday July 25 – 6:30 pm — Springdale Public Library, 405 S. Pleasant St. America needs to play fair. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rapidly gearing up to deport millions of people. He has announced that immigration programs DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) — and TPS (Temporary Protected Status) will be suspended, and all those who have worked, gone to school, lived their lives, and been good citizens through this exemplary program, are now at risk of deportation. Immigrants are the first in a line of people and groups targeted by the Trump […]