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10/27 Michelle Alexander speaking: Mass Incarceration In The Age of Colorblindness

WHAT:

Author/legal scholar Michelle Alexander

Speaking on: "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age of Colorblindness"

WHEN:

7:00 p.m. Wednesday

October 27

WHERE:

College of Law Courtroom

University of Kentucky

600 Block of Limestone Street

Lexington

Click here for directions to the College of Law.

Free & Open to All.

DETAILS:

Civil Rights attorney/legal scholar Michelle Alexander presents a bold, powerful analysis of how and why mass incarceration is happening in the United States.  She argues that we have not eliminated racial caste in America, simply re-designed it.

SPONSORS:

UK College of Law

UK African American Studies & Research Program

UK Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center

UK Student Activities Board

UK Dept of Political Science

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Chester Grundy

[859] 257-4130

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10/28 Gospel Fest for the Right to Vote for Formally – Incarcerated People

WHAT:

Singing For Democracy!

Gospel Fest

- Get Out and Vote Support the Right to Vote for Formally – Incarcerated People

WHEN:

6:00 p.m. Thursday
October 28

WHERE:

Shiloh Baptist Church
237 E. Fifth Street

Lexington

Click here for a map to the church.

Free! - But donations are welcome.

DETAILS:

Featuring great church choirs, soloists, and speakers from Lexington.

Kentucky is one of the two most difficult states for a former felon to get their voting rights back in. 186,000 Kentuckians can’t vote because of these laws – including 1 in 4 African Americans.

We think that after someone has served their time, they should be given back their right to vote – because that’s the fair thing to do and because it make’s Kentucky’s Democracy stronger.

For more information, click here to go to KFTC's voter empowerment web pages.

CO-SPONSORS:

Lexington’s Knight Hawks

Shiloh Baptist Church

Operation Turnout

Knights of St Peter Claver

The Regulators

Shiloh Baptist Church

Bethsaida Baptist

Total Grace Missionary Baptist Church

Antioch Baptist Church

New Birth Baptist Church

At Paul AME Church

Pleasant Green Baptist Church

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dave Newton
(859) 420-8919

Tayna Fogle

(859) 270-9470

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11/3 PFLAG Film: "The Matthew Shepard Story"

WHAT:

PFLAG of Lexington presents, a film:

"The Matthew Shepard Story"

WHEN:

6 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

November 3

WHERE:

Beaumont Library

Large Meeting Room
3080 Fieldstone Way

Lexington

Click here for directions & a map.

Donation requested. 

DETAILS:

We will be showing the film "The Matthew Shepard Story," the poignant story of a murder that changed a nation.  Click here for more about this film.

SPONSORS:

PFLAG Lexington

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

info@pflaglex.org

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KFTC Get-Out-The-Vote Calling

WHAT:

KFTC Get Out The Vote Calling

WHEN:

5 - 8 pm Thursday October 14th
12 - 4 pm Sunday October 17th

4:30 - 7 pm Saturday October 23rd at Imani Baptist Church*
2 - 6 pm Sunday, October 24th
5 - 8 pm Tuesday, October 26th
5 - 8 pm Thursday October 28th
5 - 8 pm Monday November 1st
10 am - 2 pm Tuesday November 2nd

WHERE:

Most at:

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
250 Plaza Dr. Suite 4
Lexington

Click here for a map to the KFTC office.

* Imani Baptist Church

555 Georgetown Road
Lexington

DETAILS:
This has been an exciting time for us. KFTC organizers and volunteers have been registering voters all over the state in record numbers. But our work doesn't stop there! We want to contact these folks again and make sure they are ready to go vote on November 2nd and in order to do that we need your help.

We'll be hosting voter empowerment phone banks at the KFTC office on the following dates. If you could come out for one of them that would be really helpful!

If you'd like to help out just contact me (Ondine) at the email or phone below.  Let me know which day(s) work best for you.  Also, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

KFTC is a 28-year-old grassroots organization that believes in the power of people, working together, to challenge injustices, right wrongs, and improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians.

SPONSORS:

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ondine Miranda Quinn

(859) 276-0563 (office)
(859) 368-4438 (cell)
(859) 276-0774 (fax)

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6/19 World Refugee Day at Woodland Park

WHAT:

Kentucky Refugee Ministries invites you to

World Refugee Day

WHEN:

12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturday

June 19th

WHERE:

Woodland Park

Lexington

Click here for a map to the park.

Free & open to all. 

DETAILS:

KRM is celebrating World Refugee Day at Woodland Park on June 19th from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. There will be food, music, art, games and people from all over the world. Friends of KRM are invited to attend and celebrate. Guests are encouraged to bring a small dish of food and chairs.

Please share the details of this event with others who may be interested in attending.  Hope to see you there!

FYI: The Kentucky Refugee Ministries office has moved to 1206 N. Limestone 40517

SPONSORS:

Kentucky Refugee Ministries

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Barbara Kleine

KRM Lexington

1206 N. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40517

phone: (859) 226-5661

3/4 KFTC: Restoration of Voting Rights Lobby Day & Rally

WHAT:

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

Restoration of Voting Rights Lobby Day & Rally

WHEN:

9:00 a.m. Lobbying

1:00 p.m. Rally Capital Rotunda

Thursday March 4th

WHERE:

Room 113

Capitol Annex

Frankfort

DETAILS:

This is the single largest day of lobbying this year HB 70 - a bill to restore voting rights to former felons who have served their debt to society. (HB 70 has passed the House and is now in the Senate State and Local Government Committee.)

Join with hundreds of others as we advocate for a stronger democracy for all Kentuckians—including former felons!

Lobbying begins at 9 am in Capitol Annex room 113 and we'll have lots of small lobby trainings there from 9am to 10am.

No lobbying experience needed - we'll pair more experienced citizen lobbyists with lots of first-time lobbyists. We have appointments to visit lots of senators

The rally begins at 1pm in the Capitol Rotunda - with lots of gospel singing and stories from former felons.

Voting Rights Background Information:

Of all 50 states, Kentucky is one of the two most difficult states for a former felon to get their voting rights back in. An estimated 186,000 Kentuckians (including 128,775 people who have served their sentences) can’t vote; this disproportionately affects low-income Kentuckians and their communities.

We believe that after someone has served their time, they should be given back their right to vote – because that’s the fair thing to do and because it make’s Kentucky’s Democracy stronger.

Restoring voting rights even contributes to crime prevention. Former Felons who vote are statistically half as likely to recidivate (commit future crimes) as former felons who don’t vote. When you think about it, it makes sense. When a former felon feels like part of a community, they’re less likely to act out against that community.

SPONSOR:

Kentuckians For the Commonwealth (KFTC)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dave Newton

(859) 420-8919

 

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2/9 LWV Dinner & Democracy: Legislative Update with Kerr & Flood

WHAT:

The Lexington League of Women Voters

Dinner & Democracy Series presents a panel discussion on

"What's Happening in Frankfort? The 2010 General Assembly!"

• KY Senator Alice Forgy Kerr ( R ) 12th Senatorial District

• KY Rep Kelly Flood ( D ) 75th House district.

WHEN:

6:00 p.m. Chili Supper

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Program

Tuesday February 9th

WHERE:

Faith Lutheran Church

1000 Tates Creek Rd.

Lexington

Click here for a map to the church.

Cost: $10 for the dinner (chili & dessert) ($5 cost/$5 donation)

Reservations Required: Call Nikole Wolfe (859) 494-3203.

The public is welcome and invited to attend.

DETAILS:

Dinner is at 6:00 p.m. with the program to follow. The cost is $10, half of which is considered a donation.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League does not endorse or oppose political candidates or parties.

SPONSORS:

League of Women Voters of Lexington

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Cindy Heine

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12/2 Gospel Fest to Restore Voting Rights

WHAT:

Singing For Democracy!

Gospel Fest to Restore Voting Rights to Former Felons who have served their debt to society

WHEN:

6:30 p.m. Wednesday
December 2nd

(Arrive at 6 pm if you'd like to visit the many organizations tabling at the event - or purchase some barbecue. Call: (859) 231-1555 to reserve a plate.)

WHERE:

Imani Baptist Church
1555 Georgetown Road

Lexington

Click here for directions to the church.

Spread the word; post the event flyer.  Click here to view and print it.

Free! - But donations to Kentuckians For The Commonwealth are welcome.

DETAILS:

Join us for a night of worship and praise centered around voting rights. Featuring great church choirs, soloists, and hip-hop talents from all over Lexington and the rest of the state. 

Performing Groups:

• Wayside Christian Missionary - Louisville - ministry of Former Felons - "Down By The Wayside"

• Total Praise - Lexington. House of God choir.

• Voices of Bethsaida - Lexington. Bethsaida Baptist

• Black Phoenix Gang - Louisville, KY

• Vettina People- Wright - Lexington, KY; Historic Pleasant Green

• Knucklehead Muzik. Louisville - Former - Felons. Hip-hop Gospel.

• Karen Dishman - solo Lexington

• Rene Felder-Riley - solo - former-felon Lexington

• Brandi - solo, Cincinnati, Ohio Impact Life Ministries

• Jerry Moody - solo KFTC member

• Elsie Speed - solo - Chronic Pain Support Inc.

• Jeff/Brianna Schultz - duo - Northern, KY. Kentucky Jail Ministries

• Edwards Singers: Jimtown, KY.

Speakers:

• State Representative: Jessie Crenshaw "HB 70"

• Change Recovery House for Women: Kim Moore - Director

• Isaiah House Recovery Center: Choe Sergent

• Brighton Recovery Center For Women: Anita Prater - Director

• Drug Court: Stephen Lyons - Graduate

Kentucky is one of the two most difficult states for a former felon to get their voting rights back in. 186,000 Kentuckians can’t vote because of these laws – including 1 in 4 African Americans.

We think that after someone has served their time, they should be given back their right to vote – because that’s the fair thing to do and because it make’s Kentucky’s Democracy stronger.  For more information, click here to go to KFTC's voter empowerment web pages.

CO-SPONSORS:

Change Recovery House for Women

Chrysalis House

Hope Center

Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC)

People Advocating Recovery

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Dave Newton
(859) 420-8919

Tayna Fogle

(859) 270-9470

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1/14 to 1/17/10: National Death Penalty Abolition Conference in Louisville

WHAT:

The Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Annual Meeting invites you to the

Annual Meeting of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty  

-- Building Bridges to Wider Audiences

WHEN:

January 14 - January 17, 2010

WHERE:

Seelbach Hilton Hotel

500 4th Avenue
Louisville, KY

• Standard Registration (includes awards dinner) - $175.  $225 after December 4, 2009.

• Student or Senior Registration (includes awards dinner) - $100 Students are those who are full or part-time students in high school, college, or graduate school. A senior is someone 65 years old or older. $150 after December 4, 2009.

• One-day Registration (does not include awards dinner) - $100.  $150 after December 4, 2009

Click here to register online.  Click here to view and print the mail-in registration form.

DETAILS:

For the first time the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty is hosting the annual meeting of the national group, the NCADP (the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty).  Click here to view a video of Sr. Helen Prejean inviting us all to Louisville.  Click here for information on travel (driving directions, airport etc.) and to make reservations at the Seelbach.

This year’s theme, "Training for the Long Run -- Building Bridges to Wider Audiences," focuses on broadening our base of support for ending capital punishment. The conference will explore these ideas with internationally renowned keynote speakers including:

• Conference Keynote by Sister Helen Prejean, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, celebrated author and spiritual advisor;

• Building Bridges with Conservatives and Religious Communities plenary with Barry W. Lynn, Executive Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and other esteemed guests;

• Race and the Death Penalty plenary with Dr. Charles J. Ogletree, Jr. (invited) and the staff of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law School;

• Restorative Justice plenary with Professor Howard Zehr, Center for Justice & Peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University; and

• Praise and Healing Ceremony / Interfaith Prayer Service with the Interfaith Paths to Peace Center, and other leaders.

SPONSORS:

The Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kaye Gallagher

kcadp@earthlink.net

11/12 Lunafest - Benefit for BG Domestic Violence Program

WHAT:

Lunafest Benefit for Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program

- short films by and about women

WHEN:

6:00 p.m. Light Refreshments, Reception, Raffle

6:30 p.m. Films

8:30 p.m. Optional Discussion

Thursday November 12

WHERE:

Talon Winery

7086 Tates Creek Road
Lexington

Click here for a map to the winery.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $12 for students. and non profit workers!  Click here to order tickets online.

DETAILS:

Lunafest benefits the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program and Breast Cancer Research. The event features a series of short films by and about women.

Tickets can be purchased at Joseph Beth Booksellers, from Talon Winery or from the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program. 

SPONSORS:

Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Diane E. Fleet

859.519.1915 (office)
1.800.544.2022 (office)

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