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Friends,
The youth climate strike in September was reinvigorating. It brought
new momentum and life into our climate movement.
Now it's our chance to escalate the fights against the fossil
fuel industry and corrupt politicians that allow pollution in our
neighborhoods and climate catastrophe on our planet.
We are building a unity movement here in MA to build the
transformational change that we need to see. A future with
environmental justice, 100% renewable energy for all, and good, clean
jobs. Join us for our summit in November to plan our strategy moving
forward. RSVP for more details and see below for other ways to
get involved.
In solidarity,
Vignesh Ramachandran
Digital Organizer
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Honk Parade 2019
Everyone is
welcome to join 350 Mass members at the 2019 Honk Parade in
Somerville. We will meet at 11:00 in Davis Square in the parking lot
at the corner of Herbert and Day Street, behind the post office. The
march to Harvard Square begins at 12:00 and 350 Mass will be near the
beginning of the parade. This year the Honk Parade will end with a
"Die In," demanding action on housing, immigration and the climate
emergency. The Die In will occur in front of the stage in Harvard
Square once all participants have arrived.
Bring banners, signs, costumes, 350 t-shirts, kazoos, your dancing
shoes, and plan to party and "die" with fellow 350 activists! There
will also be skill share workshops for community groups and musicians
at First Church and Main Stage band performances. If you have any
questions, contact Maria at [email protected]. Sun, Oct 13, Davis Sq,
Somerville.
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Other 350 Mass News
Franklin 2050—The Climate Crisis: Join the
350 Mass Greater Franklin node for a free educational forum on the
climate crisis, its challenges, causes, effects and policy
implications. More details and RSVP here. Thu, Oct 17, 7-9 pm, Elks Lodge
#2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin.
Green New Deal Town Hall - Natick: Join local Sunrise
and 350 Mass activists to learn about what a Green New Deal would mean
for the MetroWest region and state! More details here. Thu, Oct 17, 7-9pm, Common
Street Spiritual Center, 13 Common St, Natick.
Here Comes The Sun—A Climate Cabaret: Enjoy a
fabulous night of theater, music, story, dance and a poem or two to
explore the climate crisis and celebrate the work of 350 Mass and
other groups. Learn more and buy tickets. Fri, Nov 15, 7:30-9:30
pm, Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main St, Gloucester.
Survey from Municipal Working Group: Fill out this survey to support the development of the
Municipal Working Group.
Transportation Working Group: The next meeting of the
TWG will be Thursday Oct. 17, from 5:45-8pm. Our guest will be Veena
Dharmaraj of the Mass. Sierra Club. For more details and to RSVP,
please contact [email protected]
Solidarity Working Group: The next solidarity working
group call will be next Thursday, October 10th at 8pm via Zoom. Agenda
to come, and the Zoom info is below. Zoom Details: https://zoom.us/j/704844957; Or by phone: 1 646 876
9923; Meeting ID: 704 844 957
Write a Letter to the Editor: 350 Mass members write
lots of letters to the editor, many of which get published! Here are
some recent letters:
Want to join
the team? Email Vignesh Ramachandran to find out more!
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Other Climate Movement News
Sign a
Petition in Support of
Massachusetts House Bill 897, An Act Relative to Forest
Protection:
Sponsored by Representative Susannah Whipps, H.
897 would protect all state conservation land as parks or reserves
where forest ecosystems are guided primarily by natural processes. It
would fight climate change and enhance public benefits.
Learn more and sign the petition here.
Julian Agyeman at Wright-Locke Farm: In his talk, Dr.
Agyeman will outline his concept of ‘just sustainabilities’ – the full
integration of social justice and sustainability, defined as ‘the need
to ensure a better quality of life for all, now and into the future,
in a just and equitable manner, whilst living within the limits of
supporting ecosystems.’ Details and RSVP here. Wed, Oct 16, 7:30pm, 82
Ridge St., Winchester.
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Solidarity Opportunities
Indigenous People's Day: Monday is Indigenous
People's Day, when we can honor and celebrate the resistance of
Indigenous communities across North America.
Write a letter to support an official statewide Indigenous
Peoples Day: Find the details to write an original letter to
the join committee to support An Act Establishing An Indigenous
Peoples Day. Find details here.
Here are some events and activities to honor and commemorate their
Indigenous people in MA:
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Brookline: Join the Brookline Community to honor and
commemorate the history and culture of Indigenous
people. Enjoy Indigenous food by Harm Free Eats, support local
Indigenous artists, and learn more about Indigenous history in the
area. For more info contact [email protected]. Mon, Oct 14, 1-3pm,
Coolidge Corner School Cafeteria.
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Somerville: Join Tufts and Somerville
residents for their 4th annual Indigenous Peoples'
Day Celebration. Featured will be Indigenous speakers, singers,
dancers, and food! More info here. Mon, Oct 14, 2019, 4-7pm, Academic
Quad, Tufts University.
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Gardener: Join us on Indigenous Peoples' Day to
experience and enjoy these native lands of the Wabanaki Confederacy
and the Pennacook tribes. We will begin our hike with an
acknowledgement of these peoples and indigenous peoples across the
country. More info here. Mon, Oct 14, 2019, 9-10:30am, Rome
Conservation Area, Brookside Drive, Gardner.
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Harvard: Join Elizabeth James-Perry (Aquinnah
Wampanoag) on Indigenous Peoples' Day at Fruitlands Museum as she
presents "Wampanoag Perspectives on the Land: Acknowledging Indigenous
Space". More details here. Mon, Oct 14, 2019,
2-3pm, Fruitlands Museum, 102 Prospect Hill Rd, Harvard.
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