Category: Activism
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The Herban Experience
Get some tea and relief after the #womensmarch in DC! 40% goes to support PFLAG National, BlackLivesMatter, AFROPUNK, @hipsdc, Planned Parenthood, The Peace House DC. #resist the #waronwomen #poc #lgbtq #blm #afropunk #hemp #hempseed #tea #dc #cannabis
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Self Defense Class
With Trump’s election, right-wing attacks are on the rise. These classes, taught by a certified Judo coach, show simple ways to neutralize common unarmed attacks. The emphasis is on practical techniques and applying those techniques with a resisting partner in safe freeform sparring. Experience in martial arts is not required. Please wear comfortable, durable clothing…
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Pieces of Peace – Art Show
A Piece of Peace is a very unique and one of a kind Art show hosted by The Peace House DC and National Coalition To Protect Civil Freedoms (NCPCF). The Pieces presented are done by Artists who are involved with Social Justice or Activism. We will also give you the chance to view Art done…
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Anti-Discrimination Zine Workshop and Performance Art Space
15 years after September 11th, 2001, the US has seen an increase in race-related social justice issues. Many of us who are LGBTQ, Muslim, Black, of the South Asian Diaspora, have experienced racial profiling, surveillance, and immigration restrictions on our communities. But what does this have to do with Zines? What’s a Zine?! In this…
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URGENT: White House Peace Vigil!
URGENT: Need assistance to help tape the Anti-Nuclear Peace Vigil tent back up across from the White House. Someone just attacked the tent and cut it in half after yelling at Philipos Melaku-Bello calling him “Jew Hater”. We need plastic tarp, clamps, and hands. Please message us or him and come as soon as you can!…
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National LGBTQ Task Force’s first brown bag lunch for summer interns
Today LSIC Community Organizer Sima Lee and Videographer Taylor Hall helped kick off the National LGBTQ Task Force’s first brown bag lunch for summer interns. Sima and Taylor talked about their activism and community organizing work with The Peace House, D.C. Law Students In Court, Black Lives Matter, Occupy Movement, indigenous and communities of color. Sima also…
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Law & Lyrics: DC Free School and Open Mic Night
Sunday, May 1st, 2016 7 pm The Peace House DC Food, Clothing & Resistance Collective (FCRC) is hosting D.C. Law Students In Court (LSIC) Expungement Clinic to support the DC Community. This evening will also have live performances with an open mic for any artists who would like to sign up. The theme for the…
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Examining Institutional Responses to Muslim Survivors of Sexual Violence
Via HEART Women & Girls We need your help! HEART Women and Girls and the Muslim American Women’s Policy Forum have partnered on an important survey to examine what resources and services are available to victims of sexual violence.are fielding a survey concerning sexual violence. If you know anyone who works at an organization or…
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Concepción Picciotto’s Memorial The Peace House DC
Comrades, We’re currently in need of $175 dollars for Concepción Picciotto’s Lawyer. Her personal belongings are still in a storage facility and we need to try to cover the costs. If interested in helping please click the “donate” tab and indicate that it is for this purpose. Thanks in advance. The Peace House DC
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Press Release: ‘We are the Miner’s Canary’: Indigenous Organizations Call for Clean Up of ‘Homegrown’ Radioactive Pollution Crisis
For Immediate Release Friday, January 29, 2016 Contact: Klee Benally Clean Up The Mines, organizer cleanupthemines@gmail.com http://www.cleanupthemines.org 15,000 Abandoned Uranium Mines Protested at DC EPA Headquarters ‘We are the Miner’s Canary’: Indigenous Organizations Call for Clean Up of ‘Homegrown’ Radioactive Pollution Crisis Editors: High-resolution photos and B-roll available. attached photos by Eli Laliberte, Konnected.tv. EPA…