Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley & Rev. Mariama White-Hammond: Green New Deal Town Hall

The Jamaica Plain Forumis a free public speaker, workshop, and film series bringing together neighbors, scholars, and organizers around issues of peace, justice, the environment and civic engagement.  We promote true democracy and challenge concentrated wealth, corporate influence, and military power.  We host timely community-based conversations on the great issues shaping our neighborhood and our planet.A program of theInstitute for Policy Studieshosted inThe First Church in Jamaica Plain, Unitarian Universalist, the Jamaica Plain Forum hosts speakers from the Jamaica Plain community who are involved in dynamic and stimulating work near and far, as well as regional and national authors, activists, artists and thinkers.Chuck Collins, a local neighbor and activist founded the Jamaica Plain Forum in 2008. All are welcome to attend the Jamaica Plain Forum. All programs follow the principles of tolerance, respectfulness and inclusiveness.Although no fee is required for attendance, donations contribute to building-use fees and JP Forum expenses.All Jamaica Plain Forum activities are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise published.Contact the JP Forum at info@jamaicaplainforum.org.

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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>Join us for a historic discussion between Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and activist and organizer, Rev. Mariama White-Hammond about the Green New Deal. </SPAN></H2>
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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>The ecological and economic justice challenges of our time require all of us to work for an equitable, healthy and livable planet for all. Responding to our environmental crisis must be done in a way that bridges Boston's racial divide. A just and sustainable transition must follow the leadership of women of color who have helped move forward many critical issues in our current political environment. </SPAN><SPAN>Women of color leading the way!</SPAN></H2>
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<H2 CLASS="_1mf _1mj"><SPAN>We will discuss the challenges of working for a just transition that includes how we build an equitable economy that lifts people out of poverty and also lives within the ecological boundaries of the earth.</SPAN></H2>
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<P><A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/350Mass/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARBt_QwwO3ZktqCSXcrpouvxKFW-rFamguaiSbqdTDxOwtnQTi0YvDs7Zgo8hI9aEfCT4GdgNrAy35xW" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">350 Mass for a Better Future</A>, 350 Mass Boston, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/BosCleanEnergy/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARD7oF3-K8Zkr-369lhPTN4eHkVhytSmx02_PjsHEjIXAJNTe7O-_xuYhuTc5Ui4yxPODFQctn2ykILv" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Clean Energy Coalition</A>, Boston Extinction Rebellion, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/BostonFoodForest/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARB_UNTBrFBWI-7if3R0_RR1OXBnbecAfnjohw8qxhJRJdPZdKlRMvaiGOP4edY92gf2daRUEN0ShtKt" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Food Forest</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/BostonCAN/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARC5oNbUNlyG0-KZYHdxtppirz3w24VJfL2fAVkyIEWYvWDgqO4CV56QvSIiCtoN01fcGkRff0YHT5YK" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Boston Climate Action Network</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/CleanWaterAction/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARDxCelSYWiupMHCki7uTiIjqAPidEPhNgmDZN-Rrhrb4HII9YxwUOAW-sB4TltN7X5Ep2oCs9ASI8c2" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clean Water Action</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/ClimateDisobedience/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARDuluUW_v3D_C4QmEs_v53Waxwn_vmsdUVadAk7Mc-ZPg4sqKgdlYjeJ0rMW1EnBRt6v6BNbsjW_RSw" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Climate Disobedience Center</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/stopcorporateabuse/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARBfdPIAR0Vg4EisxrZRMtADM_A8Yjrw0Jrzl-ogke4ZsXzKqhwt03Au0l1K1ylvAObedw6na6LWjnPq" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Corporate Accountability</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/eldersclimateaction/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARCFeB7b4X0OlaFrrt50ZwLUzbQ2zeMO2b671TgVW5axmZHcqWDtyKFk1OmUIkODNpCiw_8yDxDdUZIJ" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elders Climate Action</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/ecamasschapter/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARCMMalnAOv4v6dkYZYHX8tPcfxbf2W3U23N9xGk0jnEXAYgUVirBIOC7vaDbrpod-JmqUTIObW8k0PX" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Elders Climate Action - Massachusetts Chapter</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentalLeagueOfMassachusetts/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARDh1R3QBpTbifBneaG2T7505rOWPMHPxii-rL2qZBiq97fpVUIasgaPDyFiXbJC9hRSfmiTVfbJtS2J" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/ForeRiverResidentsAgainstCompressorStation/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARA9xyBizkCpcJCIoND7XZ1xN_5qlyHWIBLV19UXmGfGkQFuKkYS93ZQzpgwEWvNqVtIUaEmGrOTpTgH" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station</A>, Friends of Jamaica Pond, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/Olmsted-2022-555161931182999/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARCFvu1h5aWL59rYHih3oiNEJw0ivaCcS05kJhjL57RbxGKTLYtWL6cMKP0bKkXRLp9I50MYh_okUlyA" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Olmsted 2022</A>, A.R.T. Institute, Mass Care, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/masspowerforward/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARB6AxoIaPtjwLrOtEmsLxI-k9ywCSFuS9PYSH8nfYdzRxRJ_xbWg4-qRUbMQHasQr0UfU6x1Nv7_lwz" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mass Power Forward</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/mothersoutfront/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARA9CLZd2D_p7_XJGOcAT0WKMM1ztvENrG0_q7GdwXs6AjpUaS3tolT_cyqujEEdLrXHfxUmsavy98Oa" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mothers Out Front</A>, JP Mothers Out Front Brookline, Our Climate, Resist the Pipeline, Social Justice Action Committee of the First Church, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/ToxicsActionCenter/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARBbCPaGb9xozfqaAkY9EU4miIT1rYCDwGZDLoHhh7wXhSd_51SpBQWdFtoKhTGzHBm9mLZvnXZX86p8" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Toxics Action Center</A>, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/GrassrootsIntll/?__tn__=%2CdK%2AF-R&eid=ARBpZOfEQglLF6db84Wkn7CeWZEko6ltxbfN8HyaK9RnbzWaWkUS6fztl347ss1iu9RFn5rjPduvXkyW" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Grassroots International</A></P>
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