Minister Addresses the Boycott
Inspired and challenged by CityBeat to become more active in resolving the issues raised by the civil rights boycott of Cincinnati, the Rev. Sharon Dittmar devotes her sermon Sunday to the boycott. Dittmar is the minister at First Unitarian Church in Avondale. The service starts at 10:30 a.m.
Remembering the Dead on Both Sides
Join the Coalition for Peace in Iraq and Holding Hands for Peace from 8-9 p.m. Friday for a vigil remembering those who died in the war in Iraq. The vigil is at Mirror Lake in Eden Park. Participants should take candles with them. For more information, e-mail cincypeace@hotmail.com.
Attention Liberated Stoners
A panel convenes at 11 a.m. May 11 at the Libertarian Party of Ohio's state convention to discuss ending the war on drugs. Speakers include John Hartman of the Ohio Cannabis Society, who has been active in seeking drug law reform for 12 years; and Sterling Albury, who founded the Ohio Marijuana Party. Other panel members include representatives of the Ohio Patients Network, a group seeking approval for medical marijuana; and the Marijuana Policy Project, a nationwide organization opposing the war on drugs. For more information about the convention, which is May 9-11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dayton, visit http://www.lpo.org.
'Black Power' and Socialism
"Black Power," a discussion for anti-racist activists is the topic of a discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Room 426 of Braunstein Hall at the University of Cincinnati. For more information, call the International Socialist Organization at 513-251-3843 or e-mail iso_nati@yahoo.com.
Sustaining the Earth
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church hosts Sister Paula Gonzalez for a program from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10. Drawing upon the Earth Charter and the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development, Gonzalez explores various aspects of sustainability. Admission is $25. Take your own lunch; beverages will be provided. To register, call 513-631-5932 or email jshoff@earthlink.net.
Concerned Citizens Hold Luncheon
Concerned Citizens for Justice presents "Beautiful Black Women," a conference and luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 10 at New Friendship Baptist Church. The conference examines the effect of gun violence, drugs, street crimes, police brutality, the prison industrial complex and other social problems. The keynote speaker is Sister Minister Ava Muhammad, an attorney, author and activist. Registration and refreshments begin at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, call 513-588-9835.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
The Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus presents its 18th annual Outstanding Achievement Awards next month. This year the group honors Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Cheryl Grant, Cincinnati School Board member Harriet Russell and Women Helping Women. The program is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 14 at the Classical Music Hall of Fame, 4 W. Fourth St. Reservations can be made by calling 513-522-5222.
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