Category: Education
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CAPS League Presents: Canna-Blitz Chess Tournament
This is a one-day blitz tournament for ages 21+. You must have a valid USCF I.D. to register for this tournament. The tournament will consist of 7 round Swiss-system tournament style. Registration is $10. This is a bring your own board and clock event (tournament grade). If you have any questions please contact Taylor at…
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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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1156, WOLM & The Peace House DC Presents: PGH to DC Connection
1156, World Of Light Media and The Peace House DC presents PGH to DC Connection. Bridging the gap by helping artist(s) with promotion, collaborative efforts, creative control, and independent distribution. It starts with us! Pittsburgh, PA line up: LAZYBLACKMAN http://www.LAZYBLACKMAN.bandcamp.com Shad Ali https://soundcloud.com/shad_ali West http://www.composedbywest.bandcamp.com Live painting by Danielle Robinson http://daniellerobinsonart.com/ DC line up: WOLM…
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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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Making Medicine and Engaging in Plant Healing
Ecotone Coop and the DC Free School present: Lesson and workday- making medicine and engaging in plant healing. Join us for an evening of exploring our relationship to healing and explore what our ancestors saw as an integral part of self-healing – making medicine! We will have a series of mini-workshops running to allow…
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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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Chess & Politics – June 2016
Every second and fourth Thursday of the month we’re hosting “Chess and Politics.” A game of strategy interwoven with talks and ways to dismantle the capitalist structure. All meetups will have themed (literature) topics to discuss. Events are 16+ due to some of the topics that may be discussed. Gameplay is for all stages of…
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DC Free School – Herbal Walk: Identifying Food and Medicine in Your Yard
Did you know food and medicine grows all around you? Join us for this herb walk led by Ecotone Coop and find out how to stock your kitchen and medicine cabinet with what blossoms on the fringes of your yard! We will show you how to identify and use plants like clover, mallow, plantain, and…
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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…