Sunday, March 21 4:00 pm EST

Overdose Crisis Teach-In

Description: Join this exclusive training on the roots of the war on drugs and the racial disparities in our drug policies and how that relates to the current overdose epidemic facing our country. We will be joined by movement leaders and folks who have been doing the work to fight for an end to the Overdose Crisis and drug policy grounded in harm reduction and public health NOT incarceration. In 2020, over 100K people died from preventable overdose deaths in America. Join us for this teach-in and discussion on how we can win a future grounded in harm reduction and the love our communities deserve.

Trainers: Jazmine Budnella, Jawanza James Williams, Amanda Kiger, Ellen Glover

Register at: https://ppls.ac/teach-in

Monday, March 22 4:00 pm EST

Harm Reduction in Practice: Lessons from NHRC Organizers

Description: Learn How to Organize for Harm Reduction: Lessons from the Organizers at NHRC Description: Join NHRC staff as they share out their experiences from various campaigns. When it comes to advocacy work, it’s important to remember the lessons learned from both the wins and inevitable defeats from the field.

Moderator: Alyshia Gonzalez

Speakers: Jessica Smith, Lill Prosperino, Hiawatha Collins, Kristen Marshall

Register at: http://bit.ly/WeekofActionDay2

Tuesday, March 23 8:00 pm EST

Fighting for Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Change in Our States

Description: Tuesday night's session will focus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy organizing fights on the ground in states across the US. Join us to learn about the issues and find ways to take action to support these state-level fights. We will be joined by movement leaders and folks who have been doing the work to fight for an end to the Overdose Crisis and the Drug War grounded in harm reduction and public health NOT incarceration.

Speakers: Further details on the featured states, organizations and speakers to be announced soon!

Register at: http://bit.ly/WeekofActionDay3

Wednesday, March 24 4:00 pm EST

Faith in Harm Reduction Roundtable 

Description: Join us for a virtual Roundtable on how to support Harm Reduction policy from a faith perspective. We'll also make some ritual space for the creation and sharing of harm reduction altars.

Moderator:Rev Sarah Howell-Miller, Erica Poellot

Register at: https://bit.ly/Roundtable-Mar24

Wednesday, March 24 6:30 pm EST

Dissecting Campaigns: Wins, Losses + Everything In Between

Description: Join a well-informed panel of HR advocates who have front line experience navigating the challenges of planning, developing and implementing campaigns.

Moderator: Michelle Wright

Speakers: Braunz Courtney, GA State Rep. Renitta Shannon, Natanya Robinowitz, Dinah Ortiz

Register at: http://bit.ly/WeekofActionDay4

Thursday, March 25 8:00 pm EST

Fighting for Harm Reduction and Drug Policy Change at the Federal Level

Description:Thursday night's session will focus on Harm Reduction and Drug Policy organizing fights at the federal level that our Overdose Crisis Cohort is prioritizing. Join us to learn about the issues and find ways to take action to support winning these fights. We will be joined by movement leaders and folks who have been doing the work to fight for an end to the Overdose Crisis and the Drug War grounded in harm reduction and public health NOT incarceration.

Speakers: Further details on the featured speakers to be announced soon!

Register at: http://bit.ly/WeekofActionDay5

Friday, March 26 

Celebrate Harm Reduction Week of Action

Description: A social media toolkit including images, videos and language will be distributed to all attendees from the week and we will ask them to share out on their social media accounts.