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March 17, 2026

One World One Family

Event of Interest March 2026

 

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Sylvia Nolasco-Rivers Featured Speaker at Mavens & Mocktails – Chelsea, March 19

This is not an OWOF-sponsored event; however, it features a friend of OWOF who arrived in the US through the Sanctuary Movement and has long fought for immigration rights. She is an amazing person and has a lot to share. It will also be a fun event.

From The Sky – The Mavens and Mocktails series is designed to bring fabulous, amazing women together to hear inspirational stories about other amazing women living with passion and purpose. We’ve known Sylvia for years and she is a pretty special person doing very good work both through Pilar’s Tamales and with Pilar’s Foundation. As a child Sylvia came to the US from El Salvador through the Sanctuary Movement in the 1980’s. She has been fighting for immigrants rights and making amazing food her whole life.

In addition to being inspired by Sylvia’s story there will also be a fun, interactive activity, themed signature mocktails (did someone mention hibiscus?), and Salvadoran nibbles (yum!). Perfect for an intergenerational audience and just about anyone who could use a bit of inspiration and community. It would be great to have a crowd for Sylvia and really nice to see you!  Please pass on to friends!

PS – We have some free tickets to this event to give away as well – let us know if you have a young woman (or any age for that matter) who might benefit from positive, feel-good, woman forward community and inspiration! Thanks!
Registration details HERE

This is not an OWOF-sponsored event; however, it features a friend of OWOF who arrived in the US through the Sanctuary Movement and has long fought for immigration rights. She is an amazing person and has a lot to share. It will also be a fun event.


 

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From Michigan Friends Center Event this Sunday April 19 Join us for an in-person screening of Refusing to Be Enemies: The Zeitouna Story, a documentary that follows a remarkable group of Palestinian and Jewish women in Ann Arbor, Michigan who have spent decades building relationships across one of the world's most painful divides. Through shared meals, personal storytelling, and a deep commitment to dialogue, the women of Zeitouna model what it looks like to hold space for both suffering and connection — and to refuse, together, to be enemies. RSVP BELOW. Sunday, April 19 2-4PM at Michigan Friends Center, Chelsea The screening will be followed by a discussion, joined by members of the Zeitouna group, who have been sharing this film and its message for years. To honor the spirit of the film and ensure that every voice in the room has space to be heard, we are intentionally keeping this gathering intimate — attendance is limited to 20 participants. This event is part of Michigan Friends Center's new film series, grounded in our shared values of peace, social justice, and human dignity. RSVP https://www.mfcenter.org/event-details/refusing-to-be-enemies-the-zeitouna-story-documentary-screening-discussion/form

From Michigan Friends Center Event this Sunday April 19 Join us for an in-person screening of Refusing to Be Enemies: The Zeitouna Story, a documentary that follows a remarkable group of Palestinian and Jewish women in Ann Arbor, Michigan who have spent decades building relationships across one of the world's most painful divides. Through shared meals, personal storytelling, and a deep commitment to dialogue, the women of Zeitouna model what it looks like to hold space for both suffering and connection — and to refuse, together, to be enemies. RSVP BELOW. Sunday, April 19 2-4PM at Michigan Friends Center, Chelsea The screening will be followed by a discussion, joined by members of the Zeitouna group, who have been sharing this film and its message for years. To honor the spirit of the film and ensure that every voice in the room has space to be heard, we are intentionally keeping this gathering intimate — attendance is limited to 20 participants. This event is part of Michigan Friends Center's new film series, grounded in our shared values of peace, social justice, and human dignity. RSVP https://www.mfcenter.org/event-details/refusing-to-be-enemies-the-zeitouna-story-documentary-screening-discussion/form
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Chelsea One World One Family️ March 28, 2026

Good job Chelsea!!! Thank you to the organizers, the speakers and all you who care!! Let’s get busy!!

Good job Chelsea!!! Thank you to the organizers, the speakers and all you who care!! Let’s get busy!!
Good job Chelsea!!! Thank you to the organizers, the speakers and all you who care!! Let’s get busy!! Good job Chelsea!!! Thank you to the organizers, the speakers and all you who care!! Let’s get busy!! Good job Chelsea!!! Thank you to the organizers, the speakers and all you who care!! Let’s get busy!!
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Chelsea One World One Family️ March 27, 2026

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Chelsea One World One Family️ March 24, 2026

Courtesy of Dexter Strong, Dexter Cares. See you Saturday! Pierce Park. Noon -2pm

Courtesy of Dexter Strong, Dexter Cares. See you Saturday! Pierce Park. Noon -2pm
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at EXPO! We have work to do together.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table at EXPO! We have work to do together.
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Chelsea One World One Family️ February 24, 2026

Protest against ICE in Romulus. City Council voted unanimously for resolution condemning ICE purchase of warehouse to create new gulag in their city.

Protest against ICE in Romulus. City Council voted unanimously for resolution condemning ICE purchase of warehouse to create new gulag in their city.
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