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SUMMARY:A Candlelight Vigil to Channel Pain into Acts of Love and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:Some pain is too big to hold alone. Join our virtual gathering to hold space for collective grief and to provide sustenance and strength to keep going. \nThis online Candlelight Vigil is for anyone carrying the weight of what’s happening in the world right now: war\, violence\, the climate crisis\, authoritarianism\, and the erosion of justice. Whether you’re directly impacted or watching from a distance\, you are welcome here. \nAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we will convene with healers\, activists and artists in a virtual space for ritual\, music\, and honest conversation. We will grieve what needs grieving\, renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy\, and consider acts of love – both big and small – to carry out in these challenging times. We’ll explore the question: How can our grief and pain become sources of power and love? \nSpecial guests include writer and soul activist Francis Weller\, public health strategist and family caregiver advocate Paurvi Bhatt\, death doula and artist Mangda Sengvanhpheng\, nurse and activist Sarah Warren\, RN\, and Twin Cities-based leaders from Singing Resistance.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/a-candlelight-vigil-to-channel-pain-into-acts-of-love-and-resistance/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Civic Engagement,Community,Crisis and Distress,Environment,Health
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SUMMARY:Seat at the Table: Community Listening\, Law Talk\, and Diasporic Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Your voice belongs where decisions are made. This session is a safe\, action-oriented space for neighbors to share real stories\, break down legal barriers\, and build community power. We are not just here to talk; we are here to turn our shared wisdom into real protection and policy change. \nPlease answer the 6 questions below. Your raw\, honest truths will directly shape how we challenge the systems impacting our neighborhood. \nIDENTIFYING THE BARRIERS\nWhat system or rule makes your life harder every single day?\nWhat law or policy in your city is blocking you or your family from getting ahead? \nROOTED WISDOM AND POWER\nWhat wisdom from your family or community needs to be part of how we make decisions?\nWhat ways are people in your neighborhood already helping each other that we could grow bigger? \nMOVING TO ACTION\nHow do we make sure this conversation actually protects people and does not just stay talk? \nHow can we use our stories and our art to force the people in power to listen? \nDate: Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM EST\nPlatform: Zoom (link provided upon RSVP) \nThis is the first Seat at the Table session in our monthly Community Listening Continuum\, a hallmark gathering where lived experience becomes evidence\, diasporic knowledge shapes strategy\, and neighbors build the power to rewrite the rules.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/seat-at-the-table-community-listening-law-talk-and-diasporic-dialogue/
CATEGORIES:Community
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