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Supporters of the Philadelphia Affiliate of Move to Amend will be meeting in front of the Philadelphia Free Library, across from Logan Circle, at 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in support of the Women’s March on Philadelphia.
We will be passing out literature as well as gathering signatures for our petition. Please stop by and show your support. We could also use volunteers to help us in our efforts.
Look for the American Corporate Flag. Hope to see you there.
Join us for the 31st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday celebration, featuring keynote speaker Nikki Johnson-Huston, performances by the Congregation Beth Israel of Media BIMAS Klezmer Band, Delco Mass Choir, and Penncrest High School String Ensemble.
We will also be honoring the life of Representative Elijah Cummings as a Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. hall of Fame Award Winner. Reception with the NAACP Media Area Branch to follow the celebration.
#BagItChester, a project of New Integration Accommodations and The Chester Housing Authority is conducting a city-wide door-to-door distribution of reusable shopping bags. Participants will work within teams of diverse volunteers to deliver a message of optimal health to neighborhoods through Chester City, home to the Crozer Theological Seminary where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Kin studied between 1948 and 1951.
Upon registering, volunteers will be assigned to one of our volunteer distribution gathering points. Start time is 8:30AM. Each volunteer will be given a set of bags for door-to-door distribution. Volunteers are encouraged to offer bags to citizens they see on their journey. This campaign is part of an effort to eliminate single-use plastic bags in Chester. One of Dr. King’s challenges to us is to confront materialism. Plastic bags are dangerous materials in our environment.
Upon completion of the team exercise, volunteers will gather at MJ Freed Theater (515 Avenue of the States, Chester) for a project debrief and refreshments. A theatrical King Reading presentation is planned for 12PM at the theater.
Penn State Brandywine and FUSE Delco will collaborate in a family-friendly event on the Brandywine campus. Volunteers will make Valentine’s Day cards for seniors at Fair Acres and Surrey Services for Seniors and sort and package donated items that will be distributed to community non-profits.
If possible, please bring toiletry items, socks, non-perishable food items, and old towels or blankets. They will also host a Kahoot game on MLK’s life and voting rights, performances by students, and a voter registration drive.
Please join the Havertown Community Action Network (H-CAN) for our 4th annual MLK Day of service at the Haverford Township Free Library. We have MLK Day programming for teens, adults, and children. The morning will feature community service projects, educational activities, crafts, history and more led by 9 nonprofit community partners.
This year’s partners include:
Appel Farm Arts & Music Campus
Delco Coalition for Prison Reform
Little global citizens: enrichment for the mind, body, and soul
Common Space
The Ray of Hope Project, Inc
Open Hearts.. A Path for Racial Healing
Main Line NAACP Branch
Bethel AME Church of Ardmore
University of Pennsylvania History Department
University of Pennsylvania Slavery Project
Haverford High School Democrats
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of room rental and materials.
Please bring school supplies to donate to the Ray of Hope Project. At last year’s event we were able to donate hundreds of supplies to help children in Philadelphia. With your help we hope to do the same this year.
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr – his life, legacy and time spent in Chester PA – featuring readings of his speeches along with poetic and artistic expressions by our community friends.
Creative team: Ulysses Butch Slaughter, Cory Long, Penelope Reed, and Pauline Thompson.
The Media Fellowship House is conducting their 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service and Toiletry Drive on Monday, Jan 20, 1-4. Learn more about the event and donations sought here.
Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr – his life, legacy and time spent in Chester PA – featuring readings of his speeches along with poetic and artistic expressions by our community friends. Followed by a 30-minute audience discussion.
Creative team: Ulysses Butch Slaughter, Cory Long, Penelope Reed, and Pauline Thompson.
The Racial Justice Group will explore Robin D’Angelo’s White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. DiAngelo explores how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively. You can get a sense of D’Angelo’s message in this 3 1/2 minute video.
When: January 12 and 26, February 9 and 23, 2020. We’ll gather at 12:45 p.m. over lunch and a query and continue our discussion until 2:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch.
Who: Discussions will be facilitated by Deb Will and Renee Burgos
How to Reserve a Space and Request a Copy of the Book: Email Ellen Morfei
