A Discussion about Black Entrepreneurship: Pre and Post Civil Rights (in person)
Arts Mid-Hudson 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie, New YorkThe Folk Arts Program at Arts Mid-Hudson, in partnership with the Race Unity Circle, will facilitate a discussion about Black entrepreneurship pre and post the Civil Rights act of 1964. Register to attend here!
For The Many’s Vassar Student Meeting (in person)
We’re building a grassroots movement of everyday people to fight for laws and win elections to transform New York so it works for all of us. Join us for our first Vassar student meeting on campus for students interested in social justice work. We’ll be doing an organizing 1-1 political education session and pizza will …
Celebrating Black History Month (virtual)
Dutchess County Government is sponsoring a free virtual presentation by the Dutchess County Historical Society on Thursday, Feb. 23rd, at 7 p.m. to celebrate Black History Month and discuss a new project that celebrates the achievements and legacy of African Americans for our local community. Since the 1990s, groups of dedicated historians and community activists have worked …
Abolitionist Study Group (in person & virtual)
Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NYAbolitionist Study Group hosted by Queers for Justice at the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center is an ongoing collective community building and learning group that discusses the works of Abolitionists, from academics, community organizers, and formally and currently incarcerated Community Members. All are welcome to join study group regardless of identity or how familiar you are with …
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Board Meeting (hybrid)
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall 1 Overocker Road, Poughkeepsie, NYRead the agenda here. Join on Zoom here.
Community Council Meeting
See the meeting agenda via this link: http://poughkeepsieny.civicclerk.com/web/Player.aspx?id=631&key=-1&mod=-1&mk=-1&nov=0
2023 State of the County Address (in person)
Culinary Institute of America 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, New YorkRegister here!
For The Many’s Political Education Session (virtual)
Join us on zoom for a monthly political education session! These sessions cover a variety of things from history to strategy to organizing skills! If you want to dig a little bit deeper into the foundations of our work and the movement, this is the meeting for you! Sign up for this event
Leading with Artivism: Q&A with Poet Gold
Arts Mid-Hudson 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F, Poughkeepsie, New Yorkart
Volunteer With the Designing Sustainable Futures Climate Summit
Villard RoomHey Vassar Students! Interested in finding ways to incorporate meaningful action against the climate crisis into your everyday life? Want to mentor local high school students? Consider volunteering with the Designing Sustainable Futures Climate Summit, organized by Ulster BOCES and World Savvy for high school students and educators across Ulster and Dutchess counties... and hosted right here at Vassar! The Climate Summit will take place on Tuesday, April 25th …