Ward 1.5 Meetup
Sunday, May 21, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Civic engagement can be both rewarding and frustrating, but it should never be lonely. If you're looking to connect with other folks--especially in Wards 1 and 2--who think neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities should be for people, not for cars, this month's meet-up will be held at Grand Duchess. Sign up to receive updates.
Come hang out with us at Denizens in Silver Spring
Wednesday, May 25, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Can you believe it's been a year since our last meetup in Montgomery County? Let's fix that. Join us outside at Denizens Brewing Company in Silver Spring for happy hour and we can celebrate our new Planning Board appointments (or not, depending on how successful our endorsements are!). We'll be under the big tent, so this goes on rain or shine.
Webinar: What premium grocery stores teach us about the devaluation of Black communities
Wednesday, May 31, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
New research finds that despite having the highest concentration of high-income majority-Black neighborhoods in the US, premium grocers in the Washington region are still more likely to locate in neighborhoods with few Black residents. Join us for a discussion with local experts about the report's findings, what it tells us about the persistence of structural racism in urban development, and the implications for Black-majority communities in the Washington region.
Speakers: Angie Rodgers, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Economic Development, Office of the Prince George's County Executive and Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution
Save the date: Celebrate with GGWash at Pride 2023
Saturday, June 10, 2:30 - 7:30 pm
Queer people have made so many contributions to equitable urbanism in our region and they should be celebrated! March with GGWash in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 10 in this family friendly Pride celebration.
