Mural by Antonio Howard: "Generational conversation, Part 1" 701E. 21st. Antonio is an autodidactic artist who will do a presentation and book signing Dec. 15 at Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. (Jefferson Educational Society satellite location )
ARTS & FETES
Nov 11-19 - The Christians — Dramashop staged reading, pay what you can 1001 State Suite 210 Erie.
Nov 13 - Friendsgiving and Social Sundays with Jamestown Justice Coalition 1pm, 401 N. Main, Jamestown NY Hosted by YWCA Jamestown
Nov 14 - SUNY Fredonia Culture Fest 2022 Public invited, food is free but ticket required from office in Williams Center. "Embracing and celebrating the diverse talents and cultures on Fredonia's campus and surrounding communities." Host: Intercultural Center
Dec 3 - Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show/Winter Arts Festival at Seneca Art & Culture Center Ganondigan NY followed by an online exhibit.
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through 6-7:30pm 201 E 10th, Erie.
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Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through 6-7:30pm 201 E 10th, Erie.
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Erie native Marc Brown's 'Arthur' returns with 'The Arthur Podcast (Erie Times-News) Can be found on PBS Kids Video app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, other streaming platforms.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
Video: "Be there, will be wild!" • VAE VICTUS • PACA [LiVE!] (PACA 1505) "excerpt from VAE VICTUS, stories of conquerors and the conquered. Livestreamed on Sunday, October 30th, 2022 at PACA"
Why murals matter in the city of Erie (YourErie)
EARTH
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turns 60 (Allegheny Front) Western PA native's book "sounded the alarm about society’s indiscriminate use of chemicals and made the science accessible to regular readers."
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard, and Washington townships. Here's what we know (Erie Times-News)
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania (City and State PA) How the promise of clean energy future in PA can be undone by politics (Penn Capital Star)
ELECTIONS
Young Voters Shaped Elections | CIRCLE (tufts.edu) "... Youth Back Democrats, Swing Key Races in PA, MI, WI, GA The nationwide youth surge was specifically led by young people of color, data show (Penn Capital-Star)
Activist group ECU rallies in Perry Square celebrating the freedom to vote, human rights (YourErie)
2022 Midterm Earns Big Wins for PA Democrats (Editors/Erie Reader) With Fetterman and Shapiro victorious, we take by-the-numbers look at how Erie County voted
#DefendThePress: Erie Reader Legal Defense Fund The Erie Reader AND its contributing editor, Jim Wertz, were sued for defamation by PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, who filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Reader and Wertz. The lawsuit alleges that Wertz defamed Laughlin in an opinion piece outlining actions connected to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 Election and Jan 6
Meadville election day polling place incident (Meadville Tribune)
ERIE'S OBNOXIOUS MAN, BRENTON DAVIS
Diverse Erie
Full page ad in Erie Times-News from Erie Black Leaders Reports from Erie News Now ,
and Erie Times-News Remarks from County Council member Horton (via FB) 11/11: Davis removes three more members of DEI Commission board (Erie Times-News)
Full page ad in Erie Times-News from Erie Black Leaders Reports from Erie News Now ,
and Erie Times-News Remarks from County Council member Horton (via FB) 11/11: Davis removes three more members of DEI Commission board (Erie Times-News)
Budget
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News) Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting
In case you missed it...
Ben Speggen tries to make sense of Davis's conflicting claims and promises and past issues in Will the Real Brenton Davis Please Stand Up? Davis made a shameless big deal out of County Executive Dahlkemper crossing the county line during the pandemic (the daughter was experiencing a mental health crisis); Dahlkemper responded here County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper opens up about photo surfacing online (YourErie) and here Dahlkemper Addresses Trip To Ripley Cottage (Post-Journal). A satire site Erie Working Man, Brenton Davis takes its name from Davis's self-moniker and includes screenshots of Davis's social media interactions, also videos, military service, Facebook page (satire) Facebook group (screenshots).
HOME & TABLE
Now till Nov 27 - PA Equality Project & Meadville Public Library are hosting the first annual Meadville FreeShop Details at paequality.com
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls 11am-2pm St Luke's Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
PDE names Mercyhurst ‘Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus’ (Mercyhurst) "For all its initiatives aimed at eliminating food insecurity on campus, Mercyhurst University has been named a ”Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus” by the state Department of Education (PDE)."
Tiny homes community planned in Erie as safe haven for homeless families (Erie Times-News) Also tiny homes for vets will have solar power and greenhouse
JUSTICE
Dec 15 - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made "7pm Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location, Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA) Antonio Howard. Free. Presentation by local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer". Book signing follows.
Penn State cancels its Center for Racial Justice after faculty push for funding decision (Spotlight PA) State College
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,”
PSU CANCELLATION
The Stand Back & Stand By" event was touted as a comedy event; the school cancelled it after escalating violence.
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (NPR) Helpful overview of events. Penn State Hosted The Proud Boys Despite Outcry. Students Were Attacked. (HuffPost). How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate (NPR) Rightwing use of "comedy" as a cover for racist and tactic to draw in younger people. Daily Collegian: 'Things were getting out of hand very [quickly]' | Students protest outside Uncensored America event | Video Gallery | Interviews with students at the protest Penn State leaders release statement regarding Uncensored America speakers (Daily Collegian) Uncensored America statement (Daily Collegian) comments from conservative PSU group that hosted event Zachary Bloom photo album on protest (Via his FB)
SCHOOLS
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
ETC
Nov 16 - FILM TALK – "Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike" 7:30pm Online. Sam George discusses his new film documenting the 106-day strike in Brackenridge PA against ATI. Check link to watch movie before discussion. Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation
Nov 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance 2pm Griswold Park Erie PA West 14th & Peach. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The names of known transgender people lost since last November 20 will be read at the vigil.
SSJNN Connectivity Project A new initiative, spearheaded by the Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network, is underway to improve the safety and experience of walking and riding around Erie neighborhoods, beginning with the Greater Little Italy and Federal Hill area.
YWCA Jamestown Broadscast "features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team –discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region, covering a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls." On-demand and YWCA Jamestown
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
aaron pacy monica lewis
WOMEN
When Abortion is Center Stage (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) Erie native Abbe Tanenbaum's play is in spotlight in New York City ,.
Video: Hands Off Me (Monica Lewis) "A protest song on Women and Choice" ,.
Women's March and Rally Erie City Council member Jasmine Flores compiled video of the event Here is Times'News article and video of the event
PHOTOS+++
Anthony part 2
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https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/video/see-snippets-eries-annual-womens-223719330.html
https://www.yahoo.com/video/reproductive-rights-among-key-issues-020223978.html
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ARTS & FETES
Nov 11 - Cinema, Cocktails and Conversation Hosted by Erie's Black Wall Street $25: Wakanda Forever at Tinseltown 6pm, Cocktails at Sheraton 9:30pm https://youtu.be/s9GSoL21YPo
Nov 13 - Friendsgiving and Social Sundays with Jamestown Justice Coalition 1pm, 401 N. Main, Jamestown NY Hosted by YWCA Jamestown
Wildflower pollinator garden growing at the monastery (Benedictine Sisters of Erie)
Now till Nov 27 - PA Equality Project & Meadville Public Library are hosting the first annual Meadville FreeShop Details at paequality.com
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
aaron pacy monica lewis
PHOTOS
Nov 11-19 - The Christians — Dramashop staged reading, pay what you can 1001 State Suite 210 Erie.
Nov 11 - Cinema, Cocktails and Conversation Hosted by Erie's Black Wall Street $25: Wakanda Forever at Tinseltown 6pm, Cocktails at Sheraton 9:30pm https://youtu.be/s9GSoL21YPo
Nov 13 - Friendsgiving and Social Sundays with Jamestown Justice Coalition 1pm, 401 N. Main, Jamestown NY Hosted by YWCA Jamestown
Nov 14 - SUNY Fredonia Culture Fest 2022 Public invited, food is free but ticket required from office in Williams Center. "Embracing and celebrating the diverse talents and cultures on Fredonia's campus and surrounding communities." Host: Intercultural Center
Dec 3 - Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show/Winter Arts Festival at Seneca Art & Culture Center Ganondigan NY followed by an online exhibit.
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through 6-7:30pm 201 E 10th, Erie.
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls 11am-2pm St Luke's Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
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Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through 6-7:30pm 201 E 10th, Erie.
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls 11am-2pm St Luke's Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
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Erie native Marc Brown's 'Arthur' returns with 'The Arthur Podcast (Erie Times-News) Can be found on PBS Kids Video app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, other streaming platforms.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
Video: "Be there, will be wild!" • VAE VICTUS • PACA [LiVE!] (PACA 1505) "excerpt from VAE VICTUS, stories of conquerors and the conquered. Livestreamed on Sunday, October 30th, 2022 at PACA"
When Abortion is Center Stage (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) Erie native Abbe Tanenbaum's play is in spotlight in New York City ,.
Video: Hands Off Me (Monica Lewis) "A protest song on Women and Choice" ,.
EARTH
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turns 60 (Allegheny Front) Western PA native's book "sounded the alarm about society’s indiscriminate use of chemicals and made the science accessible to regular readers."
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard, and Washington townships. Here's what we know (Erie Times-News)
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania (City and State PA) How the promise of clean energy future in PA can be undone by politics (Penn Capital Star)
ELECTIONS
#DefendThePress: Erie Reader Legal Defense Fund The Erie Reader AND its contributing editor, Jim Wertz, were sued for defamation by PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, who filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Reader and Wertz. The lawsuit alleges that Wertz defamed Laughlin in an opinion piece outlining actions connected to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 Election and Jan 6
2022 Midterm Earns Big Wins for PA Democrats (Editors/Erie Reader) With Fetterman and Shapiro victorious, we take by-the-numbers look at how Erie County voted
ERIE'S OBNOXIOUS MAN
Diverse Erie
Full page ad in Erie Times-News from Erie Black Leaders
Diverse Erie Turmoil (Erie News Now)
Davis fires DEI chair over perceived conflict of interest Davis removes Dixon and Harris from DEI board days after he sacked board chairman A.J. Rao Erie Times-News
Full page ad in Erie Times-News from Erie Black Leaders
Diverse Erie Turmoil (Erie News Now)
Davis fires DEI chair over perceived conflict of interest Davis removes Dixon and Harris from DEI board days after he sacked board chairman A.J. Rao Erie Times-News
Diverse Erie fights for 2022 ARP funding in struggle with Davis over conflicts of interest (Erie Times-News)
From County Council member Horton (via FB)
County Council meeting comments +++
Budget
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News)
Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting +++
In case you missed it...
Will the Real Brenton Davis Please Stand Up? (Ben Speggen/Erie Reader)
County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper opens up about photo surfacing online (YourErie)
Dahlkemper Addresses Trip To Ripley Cottage (Post-Journal)
From County Council member Horton (via FB)
County Council meeting comments +++
Budget
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News)
Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting +++
In case you missed it...
Will the Real Brenton Davis Please Stand Up? (Ben Speggen/Erie Reader)
County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper opens up about photo surfacing online (YourErie)
Dahlkemper Addresses Trip To Ripley Cottage (Post-Journal)
Erie Working Man, Brenton Davis Exposes screenshots of Davis's social media interactions, also videos, military service, Facebook page (satire) Facebook group (screenshots). The name is a take on Davis's moniker for himself.
JUSTICE
Dec 15 - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made 7pm Jefferson Ed. Society (Satellite location, Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA) Antonio Howard. Presentation by local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer". Book signing follows. FREE
Penn State cancels its Center for Racial Justice after faculty push for funding decision (Spotlight PA) State College
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) " “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,” "
PSU CANCELLATION
The Stand Back & Stand By" event was touted as a comedy event; the school cancelled it after escalating violence.
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (NPR) Helpful overview of events. Penn State Hosted The Proud Boys Despite Outcry. Students Were Attacked. (HuffPost). How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate (NPR) Rightwing use of "comedy" as a cover for racist and tactic to draw in younger people. Daily Collegian: 'Things were getting out of hand very [quickly]' | Students protest outside Uncensored America event | Video Gallery | Interviews with students at the protest Penn State leaders release statement regarding Uncensored America speakers (Daily Collegian) Uncensored America statement (Daily Collegian) comments from conservative PSU group that hosted event Zachary Bloom photo album on protest (Via his FB)
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (NPR) Helpful overview of events. Penn State Hosted The Proud Boys Despite Outcry. Students Were Attacked. (HuffPost). How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate (NPR) Rightwing use of "comedy" as a cover for racist and tactic to draw in younger people. Daily Collegian: 'Things were getting out of hand very [quickly]' | Students protest outside Uncensored America event | Video Gallery | Interviews with students at the protest Penn State leaders release statement regarding Uncensored America speakers (Daily Collegian) Uncensored America statement (Daily Collegian) comments from conservative PSU group that hosted event Zachary Bloom photo album on protest (Via his FB)
SCHOOLS
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
ETC
Nov 16 - FILM TALK – "Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike" 7:30pm Online. Sam George discusses his new film documenting the 106-day strike in Brackenridge PA against ATI. Check link to watch movie before discussion. Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation
Nov 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance 2pm Griswold Park Erie PA West 14th & Peach. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The names of known transgender people lost since last November 20 will be read at the vigil.
Now till Nov 27 - PA Equality Project & Meadville Public Library are hosting the first annual Meadville FreeShop Details at paequality.com
SSJNN Connectivity Project A new initiative, spearheaded by the Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network, is underway to improve the safety and experience of walking and riding around Erie neighborhoods, beginning with the Greater Little Italy and Federal Hill area.
YWCA Jamestown Broadscast "features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team –discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region, covering a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls." On-demand and YWCA Jamestown
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
aaron pacy monica lewis
PHOTOS
womens march
Erie Times-News coverage https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2022/10/08/erie-pa-womens-march-brought-out-hundreds-focus-on-november-election-roe-v-wade/69539446007/
appreciation
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/10/27/universal-basic-income-a-solution-to-erie-child-poverty-violence-police-funding-guns-military/69588844007/
Anthony part 2
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https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/11/10/brenton-davis-erie-county-budget-threatens-gecac-services-for-seniors-youth-area-agency-on-aging/69626038007/
Danny Jones: GECAC budget cuts would hurt older adults, workforce development
Anthony part 2
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https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2022/11/10/brenton-davis-erie-county-budget-threatens-gecac-services-for-seniors-youth-area-agency-on-aging/69626038007/
Danny Jones: GECAC budget cuts would hurt older adults, workforce development
Community Shelter Services plans to provide as many as 10 to 12 tiny homes on property at the organization's shelter at 655 W. 16th St. in Erie. The homes will house families that the shelter cannot accommodate.
Editor's note: As reporter A.J. Rao has detailed, Erie County Executive Brenton Davis' proposed $571 million 2023 budget for Erie County cuts nearly $1 million of gaming revenue grant money typically received by the Greater Erie Community Action Committee, the county's designated Area Agency on Aging and anti-poverty organization. The following are remarks GECAC CEO Danny Jones delivered to Erie County Council at a budget hearing held on Nov. 1.
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2022/11/11/erie-tiny-homes-community-will-be-safe-haven-for-homeless-families/69621010007/
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
December
UBI photo
women's march photo https://www.goerie.com/videos/news/local/2022/10/08/erie-pa-annual-womens-march-rally-2022-perry-square-speakers-performers-rights/8223930001/
SSJNN Connectivity Project A new initiative, spearheaded by the Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network, is underway to improve the safety and experience of walking and riding around Erie neighborhoods, beginning with the Greater Little Italy and Federal Hill area.
YWCA Jamestown Broadscast "features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team –discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region, covering a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls." On-demand and YWCA Jamestown
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/47531181/diverse-erie-turmoil
Davis fires DEI chair over perceived conflict of interest
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/erie-next/2022/10/12/diverse-erie-county-brenton-davis-jeopardize-arp-funding-for-commission/69547050007/?utm_source=goerie-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NETN-PENNSYLVANIA-ERIE-NLETTER65
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Commission Board Director Removed b - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
https://www.facebook.com/andre.horton.528316/posts/pfbid0bxdjs5zXgMTbxJxu3xhYqgwm7L6oLv7ZGvKGTzzvuD6ZTZtA3NJApCM8kbbcxxqzl
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News)
Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper) https://www.
December
ARTS & FETES
Nov 11-19 - The Christians — Dramashop staged reading, pay what you can 1001 State Suite 210 Erie.
Nov 11 - Cinema, Cocktails and Conversation Hosted by Erie's Black Wall Street $25: Wakanda Forever at Tinseltown 6pm, Cocktails at Sheraton 9:30pm https://youtu.be/s9GSoL21YPo
Nov 13 - Friendsgiving and Social Sundays with Jamestown Justice Coalition 401 N. Main, Jamestown NY Hosted by YWCA Jamestown 401 N Main Jamestown NY
Nov 14 - SUNY Fredonia Culture Fest 2022 Public invited "Embracing and celebrating the diverse talents and cultures on Fredonia's campus and surrounding communities, Culture Fest includes arts, crafts, student performances, and the ethnic ‘garbage plate’ as the menu item. Open to the public.
Tickets for food are free, but required from the Ticket Office in the Williams Center" Host: Intercultural Center
Tickets for food are free, but required from the Ticket Office in the Williams Center" Host: Intercultural Center
Dec 3 - Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show/Winter Arts Festival at Seneca Art & Culture Center Ganondigan NY followed by an online exhibit.
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through
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When Abortion is Center Stage (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) Erie native Abbe Tanenbaum's play is in spotlight in New York City
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through
Dec 9 – 17 Erie International Film Festival
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls 11am-2pm St Lukes Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls 11am-2pm St Lukes Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
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When Abortion is Center Stage (Liz Allen/Erie Reader) Erie native Abbe Tanenbaum's play is in spotlight in New York City
Erie native Marc Brown's 'Arthur' returns with 'The Arthur Podcast (Erie Times-News) Can be found on PBS Kids Video app, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, other streaming platforms.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
EARTH
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turns 60 (Allegheny Front) Western PA native's book "sounded the alarm about society’s indiscriminate use of chemicals and made the science accessible to regular readers."
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard, and Washington townships. Here's what we know (Erie Times-News)
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania (City and State PA) How the promise of clean energy future in PA can be undone by politics (Penn Capital Star)
ELECTIONS
The Silence of the Good (Jim Wertz/Erie Reader)
What can poll watchers legally do (Politics PA)
#DefendThePress: Erie Reader Legal Defense Fund The Erie Reader AND its contributing editor, Jim Wertz, were sued for defamation by PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, who filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Reader and Wertz. The lawsuit alleges that Wertz defamed Laughlin in an opinion piece outlining actions connected to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 Election and Jan 6
ERIE'S OBNOXIOUS MAN
JUSTICE
Penn State cancels its Center for Racial Justice after faculty push for funding decision (Spotlight PA) State College
SCI-Chester got a Scandinavian-style makeover. Here’s what happened next | Analysis (Penn Capital-Star)
Bipartisan push to compensate wrongly convicted in PA (City and State)
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) " “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,” "
Bipartisan push to compensate wrongly convicted in PA (City and State)
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) " “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,” "
PSU CANCELLATION
The Stand Back & Stand By" event was touted as a comedy event; the school cancelled it after escalating violence.
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (NPR) ++ Penn State Hosted The Proud Boys Despite Outcry. Students Were Attacked. (HuffPost) How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate (NPR) Rightwing use of "comedy" as a cover for racist and tactic to draw in younger people. Daily Collegian: 'Things were getting out of hand very [quickly]' | Students protest outside Uncensored America event | Video Gallery | Interviews with students at the protest Penn State leaders release statement regarding Uncensored America speakers (Caily Collegian Uncensored America statement (Daily Collegian) comments from conservative PSU group that hosted event
Zachary Bloom photo album on protest (Via his FB) Anger remains among PSU students after cancelled far-right event (The Guardian)
Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder's speech, citing the threat of violence (NPR) ++ Penn State Hosted The Proud Boys Despite Outcry. Students Were Attacked. (HuffPost) How extremists weaponize irony to spread hate (NPR) Rightwing use of "comedy" as a cover for racist and tactic to draw in younger people. Daily Collegian: 'Things were getting out of hand very [quickly]' | Students protest outside Uncensored America event | Video Gallery | Interviews with students at the protest Penn State leaders release statement regarding Uncensored America speakers (Caily Collegian Uncensored America statement (Daily Collegian) comments from conservative PSU group that hosted event
Zachary Bloom photo album on protest (Via his FB) Anger remains among PSU students after cancelled far-right event (The Guardian)
SCHOOLS
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
ETC
Nov 10 - Underground Chautauqua: Three Freedom Trails 7:00PM Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY./"In this new documentary film premiering at the Opera House, travel with four narrators around the map of Chautauqua County along three trail systems of the Underground Railroad." Free though donations appreciated.
Nov 16 - FILM TALK – "Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike" 7:30pm Online. Sam George discusses his new film documenting the 106-day strike in Brackenridge PA against ATI. Check link to watch movie before discussion. Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation
Nov 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance 2pm Griswold Park Erie PA West 14th & Peach. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. http://tdor.info/. The names of known transgender people lost since last November 20 will be read at the vigil.
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
Facebook
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Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
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SSJNN Connectivity Project A new initiative, spearheaded by the Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network, is underway to improve the safety and experience of walking and riding around Erie neighborhoods, beginning with the Greater Little Italy and Federal Hill area.
YWCA Jamestown Broadscast "features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team –discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region, covering a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls." On-demand and YWCA Jamestown
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/47531181/diverse-erie-turmoil
Davis fires DEI chair over perceived conflict of interest
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/erie-next/2022/10/12/diverse-erie-county-brenton-davis-jeopardize-arp-funding-for-commission/69547050007/?utm_source=goerie-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NETN-PENNSYLVANIA-ERIE-NLETTER65
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Commission Board Director Removed b - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
https://www.facebook.com/andre.horton.528316/posts/pfbid0bxdjs5zXgMTbxJxu3xhYqgwm7L6oLv7ZGvKGTzzvuD6ZTZtA3NJApCM8kbbcxxqzl
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News)
Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper) https://www.
December
UBI photo
women's march photo
ELECTIONS
Election Protection Resources (ACLU PA)
The Silence of the Good (Jim Wertz/Erie Reader)
What can poll watchers legally do (Politics PA)
#DefendThePress: Erie Reader Legal Defense Fund The Erie Reader, Erie's only independent, locally-owned alternative newspaper, and its contributing editor, Jim Wertz, were sued for defamation by PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, who filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the Reader and Wertz. The lawsuit alleges that Wertz defamed Laughlin in an opinion piece outlining actions connected to attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 Election and the events of January 6.
Selena King interviews John Fetterman Good interview; audio is out of synch till 5 minutes in.
Benedictines for Peace Silent Peace Walk: gratitude for election workers; free and fair elections "Benedictines for Peace will hold a Silent Peace Walk on Tuesday, November 8, from 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm on the sidewalk across from the Erie County Courthouse. Gather in front of St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral."
ART
Nov 11-19 - The Christians — Dramashop staged reading, pay what you can 1001 State Suite 210 Erie.
Nov 13 - Friendsgiving and Social Sundays with Jamestown Justice Coalition 401 N. Main, Jamestown NY Hosted by YWCA Jamestown 401 N Main Jamestown NY
Nov 14 - SUNY Fredonia Culture Fest 2022 Public invited "Embracing and celebrating the diverse talents and cultures on Fredonia's campus and surrounding communities, Culture Fest includes arts, crafts, student performances, and the ethnic ‘garbage plate’ as the menu item. Open to the public.
Tickets for food are free, but required from the Ticket Office in the Williams Center" Host: Intercultural Center
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through
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Tickets for food are free, but required from the Ticket Office in the Williams Center" Host: Intercultural Center
Dec 8 - Inner City Neighborhood Art House Open House Walk Through
Dec 9 – 17 Erie International Film Festival
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls St Lukes Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
Dec 10 - Empty Bowls St Lukes Episcopal Church Jamestown NY
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Erie native Marc Brown's 'Arthur' returns with new podcast series
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
“DiverseCity, Photographs of an Urban Melting Pot” by award-winning photojournalist Jennifer Brown Mercyhurst at Cummings Art Gallery. The exhibit is on display now through Dec. 12.
EARTH
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring turns 60 (Allegheny Front) Western PA native's book "sounded the alarm about society’s indiscriminate use of chemicals and made the science accessible to regular readers."
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard, and Washington townships. Here's what we know (Erie Times-News)
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania (City and State PA)
How the promise of clean energy future in PA can be undone by politics Penn Capital Star)
INDIGENOUS
Nov 5 - Native American Heritage Month Presentation 7 PM The Little Church on the Hill 10410 High St, Albion, PA Waterford native Leon Sam Briggs, an enrolled Tonawanda Seneca of the Hawk clan https://www.facebook.com/events/691047691860793 -
Dec 3 - Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show/Winter Arts Festival at Seneca Art & Culture Center Ganondigan NY followed by an online exhibit.
Dec 3 - Hodinöhsö:ni′ Art Show/Winter Arts Festival at Seneca Art & Culture Center Ganondigan NY followed by an online exhibit.
JUSTICE
Penn State cancels its Center for Racial Justice after faculty push for funding decision (Spotlight PA) State College
SCI-Chester got a Scandinavian-style makeover. Here’s what happened next | Analysis (Penn Capital-Star)
Bipartisan push to compensate wrongly convicted in PA (City and State)
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) " “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,” "
Bipartisan push to compensate wrongly convicted in PA (City and State)
Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons (City and State PA) " “Under Pennsylvania law, I don't have unilateral pardon authority – but I'm doing everything I can to right the wrongs of the failed war on drugs,” "
SCHOOLS
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
PA has nearly the worst education opportunity gaps in the country (Penn Capital Star)
Using Erie High as 'call-in' site, Unified Erie focuses anti-violence effort on juveniles (Erie Times-News)
A Dozen People Voiced Concerns About School Safety, Bullying to Jamestown School Board (wrfalp.com)
WORKING PEOPLE
Nov 16 - FILM TALK – "Local 1196: A Steelworkers Strike" 7:30pm Online. Sam George discusses his new film documenting the 106-day strike in Brackenridge PA against ATI. Check link to watch movie before discussion. Host: Battle of Homestead Foundation
Federal and state departments create partnership to enforce labor laws in Pa. (PennLive)
ETC
Nov 10 - Underground Chautauqua: Three Freedom Trails 7:00PM Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY./"In this new documentary film premiering at the Opera House, travel with four narrators around the map of Chautauqua County along three trail systems of the Underground Railroad." Free though donations appreciated.
Nov 20 - Transgender Day of Remembrance 2pm Griswold Park Erie PA West 14th & Peach.
Brenton Davis' proposed 2023 Erie county budget puts minority, elderly programs at risk (AJ Rao/Erie Times-News)
Nov 1 County Council Public Budget hearing comments on Davis's proposed budget and comments in regular county council meeting
SSJNN Connectivity Project A new initiative, spearheaded by the Sisters of St Joseph Neighborhood Network, is underway to improve the safety and experience of walking and riding around Erie neighborhoods, beginning with the Greater Little Italy and Federal Hill area.
YWCA Jamestown Broadscast "features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team –discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region, covering a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls." On-demand and YWCA Jamestown
We’re Pa. clergy. Christian nationalism isn’t Christian. This is why | Opinion (Penn Capital-Star) Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper)
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/47531181/diverse-erie-turmoil
Davis fires DEI chair over perceived conflict of interest
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/erie-next/2022/10/12/diverse-erie-county-brenton-davis-jeopardize-arp-funding-for-commission/69547050007/?utm_source=goerie-DailyBriefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_briefing&utm_term=list_article_thumb&utm_content=NETN-PENNSYLVANIA-ERIE-NLETTER65
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Commission Board Director Removed b - Erie News Now | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA
https://www.facebook.com/andre.horton.528316/posts/pfbid0bxdjs5zXgMTbxJxu3xhYqgwm7L6oLv7ZGvKGTzzvuD6ZTZtA3NJApCM8kbbcxxqzl
Penn State cancels its Center for Racial Justice after faculty push for funding decision Spotlight PA State College
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard, and Wasington townships. Here's what we know (Erie Times-News)
Solar farms suggested for North East, Girard and Washington townships. Here's what we know (msn.com)
Erie Times-New publishes full page on Universal Basic Income
Pittsburgh area faith leaders reject christian nationalism movement (Pgh City Paper) https://www.
December
Silent Peace Walk --special focus--gratitude for election workers; free and fair elections
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