Are you struggling to process the effects of white supremacy on the day-to-day lives of Black Americans? Julia and Martina are hosting an open-ended discussion of this essay as a way to deepen our understanding of the urgency of the movement for racial equality. Space is limited, so sign up now. If there is enough interest, we may open a second cohort.
What: CCL DC Discussion on James Baldwin's essay "Letter from a Region in My Mind" When: Tuesday, July 28, 7:00-8:30pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVP for details)
Please join CCL DC's monthly Conservative Outreach meeting! We use this time every month to discuss strategies for reaching out to conservatives, developing our membership to be more diverse in terms of political representation, and achieving CCL bipartisan goals.
What: CCL DC Conservative Outreach Team Meeting When: Wednesday, July 29, 6:00-7:00pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVP for details)
The DC Chapter Development team meets twice a month -- the Monday prior to the Chapter meeting, and two weeks after that. Volunteers at all levels are welcome to join and participate!
What: CCL DC Chapter Development Team Meeting When: Monday, August 3, 6:00-7:00pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVPfor details)
Join Citizens' Climate Lobby to multiply our efforts on climate change. We will plan upcoming events, and advance our efforts with Conservative Outreach, Student Outreach, Congressional Advocacy, and Movement Building. Don't miss this conversation with like-minded climate advocates!
What: CCL DC Chapter Meeting When: Saturday, August 8, 11-12:30pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVPfor details)
CCL NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, July 25 12:00-2:30pm ET Depolarizing Within Workshop with Braver Angels
Ever wonder how to talk with your fellow climate advocates about those who hold other views? Learn how to communicate in a respectful way that promotes understanding and moves our work forward.
Through the Braver Angels Depolarizing Within Workshop for Climate Advocates, you will learn critical skills for constructive conversations.
What: Depolarizing Within Workshop When: Saturday, July 25, 12-2:30pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVP for details)
Saturday, August 8 1:00-2:00pm ET CCL August Monthly Meeting with Dr. Kim Cobb
CCL invites you to a webinar with Dr. Kim Cobb, a professor at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. Dr. Cobb is among a growing number of scientists who are stepping out of the lab to apply their research on climate change to advocate for solutions. CCL holds a webinar with a climate expert to provide new insights every month.
What: CCLAugust Monthly Meeting with Dr. Kim Cobb When: Saturday, August 8, 1:00-2:00pm EDT Where: Zoom (RSVP for details)
Volunteer opportunity: Our chapter's Communications team is underway! We are still in need of volunteers to (1) engage with folks on Facebook, (2) create simple graphics for events like the ones above, and (3) wherever else you see a communications gap. Please reach out to Debbie if you're interested.
