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Thanks to everyone who turned out on Monday eve. It was a good discussion! We took it right up to library closing. Any suggestions for future discussions?
**** Reminder for the book discussion! **** On Disinformation - How to Fight for Truth and Protect Democracy by Lee McIntyre. June 30 @ 6pm for snacks. Program starts promptly at 6.30. McKune Room, Chelsea District Library Books available to loan at Serendipity Books. Zoom link at https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/ In case you don't have time to read the book (it's short) or if even if you have, here's a great video that summarizes the key points: https://www.c-span.org/program/book-tv/on-disinformation-how-to-fight-for-truth-and-protect-democracy/631273
Plan to join us for a more-than-timely discussion. It's a short read. Books available to borrow at Serendipity Books - or buy a copy. Zoom link available in the article. Monday, June 30th Pizza at 6. Discussion promptly at 6.30 CDL
HAPPY JUNETEENTH!! Two good videos to increase your understanding. First one is short but simplified. Second one has important details. Please take a minute! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6T8TnZ1_ho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl-rTXwcVuM
Chelsea showed up today!! Just a few pix of a great event! So many better ones - look for others Thank you all!!
This Saturday!!
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION PART 3 - Join us for an important conversation on June 23 at 6.30pm in the McKune Room, Chelsea District Library. We will gather at 6pm for pizza or bring a snack. Discussion starts promptly at 6.30. Books are available to borrow or purchase at Serendipity Books. Ask at the counter. It's a short book so please share. Zoom link available at www.owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Western Washtenaw County, Michigan, local experts were asked to share stories to help us connect what is happening on the national level to the impacts it is having on our community. Watch the 2 minute promo video here: owofchelsea.org/resources Our trusted friends, neighbors, and family members gave 3-5 minute speeches on a variety of topics. Full event video and all individual speeches will be posted soon at owofchelsea.org/resources Thanks to all the speakers, organizers, and volunteers. Special thanks to Culture Pop Films and @maximilianfilms3994 (YouTube) for capturing the video and photos from the event! 50501 Michigan, Indivisible Guide, Western Washtenaw Democrats, Voters Not Politicians, Washtenaw County Democratic Party #handsoff, #50501, #Indivisible, #LocalStories, #rally, #westernwashtenaw
Join us at 7pm this Wed eve - in person at the WSEC or online. Zoom link on website listed in the article.
Reminder for Saturday! It's time to be seen! BRING A NON-PERISHABLE DONATION FOR FIA (Faith-In-Action).
New readings posted! Let's get together and talk next week! Wed, April 23, 7pm Articles, link and meeting info here: https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/
Mr. Martinez participated in our immigration panel discussion on March 31. This happened the very next day!! Please call your representatives to stop the abuses of ICE and share with your friends and neighbors so they know what is going on!
Several new housing projects will be discussed ! Come learn.
To follow up on our excellent Immigration 101 discussion, this is an event to understand what is happening beyond our borders that causes so many people to leave their homes, families and cultures to make the perilous immigrant journey. Jesuit priest, Father Ismael Moreno (known to all as Padre Melo), is one of the foremost voices for human rights in his native Honduras. Close to the people most affected by oppression and poverty, Padre Melo is a soulful and analyst of the reality that the majority of Hondurans live. He is director of Radio Progreso/ERIC, a radio station center for reflection, research and communication at the service of the people throughout Honduras and Central America.
Reminder for the program on the current state of immigration in Washtenaw County and what we can do. Speakers will be from local and state Immigrant Rights groups. Monday, Mar 31 6.00 pm in the McKune Room. In-person only.
VERY important opportunity - to learn and to help. Monday, March 31 6-7.30 McKune Room CDL
Reminder for the Community Discussion. Zoom link is now posted with the articles on the OWOF web page. https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/ NOTE: Updated with info for Session II
A chance to interact with our regional elected officials. The County is responsible for a significant budget in our area. And it's in Chelsea!
NEW COMMUNITY DISCUSSION: Let's try to put the current national scene into historical and international context-especially now. Read the (3) current articles available on our website and join us in person or on zoom. https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/ Questions we'll cover: What is autocracy? Is it happening in the US? How have Putin in Russia and Orban in Hungary transformed their systems? Do we have any safeguards or weaknesses in our society re autocracy. Sunday, March 23 in the McKune Room. Zoom link to be posted on our web page with the articles here. (Be sure to sign up for the OWOF Newsletter to keep up with ways to plug in. Send your email to owofchelsea@gmail.com)
Learn what’s happening and where you can plug in!
Check out these local events! #BlackHistoryMonth
A good vigil for immigrant rights. City of Chelses passed the ordinance that police and staff cannot ask about immigration status for routine stops or interactions. Sheriff Alycia Dyer declared that the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Dept will not help or house ICE detainees.
ORDINANCE REGARDING IMMIGRATION STATUS! Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the Chelsea City Council meeting will consider a second reading of the City of Chelsea Solicitation of Immigration Status Ordinance. Below is an excerpt from the ordinance language. The whole document is posted in the council package online. (See below pg 78). Please consider attending the meeting and speaking at public comment to support the ordinance. Public comment is at the very beginning of the 7:00 pm meeting or send emails to the council members directly. https://cms3.revize.com/revize/chelseami/Complete%20Packet%2001.21.25.pdf
Come support your neighbors and friends! The time outside will be limited!
Our latest newsletter has all the MLKJr. Day activities! Sign up for our monthly email to learn what's happening in the social justice community in our area.
A fun event with some history sprinkled in!
TIME TO CONNECT AND REFLECT!! Saturday, Nov 30. 9-11am. Room 115 WSEC Let's get together over coffee and bagels before the holiday season starts in earnest. We need to pick up the pieces from the election and see where we are - individually and as a caring social justice organization. Let's start the conversation and help each other. Eventually, we'll want to get to some sort of action so we'll see what develops. Coffee, tea and bagels provided!
EQUALITY CHELSEA is observing Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 pm on the north lawn at St. Paul United Church of Christ (14600 Old 12). We are invited to this solemn, yet inspired time of vigil. This brief, but meaningful vigil will be led by Rev. Eric Stricklin and Joanna Whaley.
It's Indigenous Peoples Day! To learn more, check out this link: https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/columbus-day-myths #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Final discussion - no need to have participated in the first two. Join us!
PART 2 - SEPTEMBER 15 @ 7pm
