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Inspire 365

 in Current Events / Justice

Inspire 365: A Journey Through the Black Experience Begins Tuesday Aug 8 – 7:00 pm at OMNI Led by Raven Cook Continuing classes 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, […]

350 NWA meeting

 in Current Events / Ecology

Saturday Aug 12, 1:00 pm at OMNI Climate Action Group wants you!  This group is working with 350.org and will be doing local action in conjunction with the national group.  It’s getting exciting, friends.  That’s lots better than getting depressed.   350 will not give up.  Neither will we!

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

Earthling Friendship Festival!

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Earthling Friendship Festival! Sunday July 9 — 1:00-5:00 pm — Walker Park Fayetteville Communicating friendliness to our planet and all humans. Festival to celebrate nature, peace and quiet, sustainability, healthful lifestyles, face to face communication and community. Have a look at new bicycles and electric hybrid cars, bring potluck for a community picnic, or food vendors will be available. Dazzling Diamonds acapella choir will perform. More info from marvinhilton@cox.net, 479-466-9240

Citizens Climate Lobby Conference Report

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Just Wow! This year, CCL Arkansas sent 18 people to the Annual Conference to remind our legislators that climate change cannot be ignored, and to have a whole lotta fun. Here’s a New York Times blog post that gives background and history about this dynamo group: New York Times on Citizens Climate Lobby OMNI is fortunate to have these connections to help us be effective about climate change. Citizens Climate Lobby is also fortunate that there are OMNI people who are Southerners ready to take on the challenge of convincing these recalcitrant Southern politicians that they can’t hide from this […]

RESULTS!

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Monday June 26, 6:00 pm, OMNI New group is forming that you’ll want to know about. RESULTS is a 40-year-old project whose mission is to end global poverty. Whew. RESULTS founder is the same person who founded Citizens Climate Lobby, and his model of relationship developing across the aisles has been so powerful that it’s being adopted by several social change groups who want to see action in Congress and change in our nation. Join Jan Van Schuyver and friends on Monday to find out how you can join in.

Don’t Deport Dad!

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Saturday June 17 – 11:00 am – Fayetteville Town Center Peace Sphere Rally – Gospel Music – Ice Cream.  You can’t miss. Refugees, immigrants and allies will gather the day before Father’s Day, Saturday, June 17th, for a rally, press conference and gospel show. Father’s Day should be a celebration of relaxation and family unity. Sadly, in Washington County, Sheriff Tim Helder is facilitating the deportation of not only fathers, but also mothers and children, even though he is not legally required to do so. All immigration authorities have to do is ask, and Sheriff Helder will detain immigrants even […]