CCPC News and Events: July 14, 2022

Special Thanks

To those of you who attended last evening’s CCPC July Membership Meeting: Endorsed Candidates Night. If you missed it, the you tube video of the event should be downloaded and on our Facebook page later today and we’ll have it in next week’s CCPC News and Events.

Upcoming CCPC Events

Matt Kuhns – Activist Memorial Thursday, August 4 from 6 to 8 pm @ Lakewood Women’s Club Pavilion, 14532 Lake Ave. Lakewood 44107. Please join us to celebrate the life and work of Matt Kuhns. Matt gave so much of his time. energy and immeasurable talent to causes dedicated to making the world a better place, and he made an enormous impact on our communities. We hope you will gather with us to pay tribute to our friend and fellow activist.

CCPC August Membership Meeting: ACLU of Ohio Speak Up Campaign Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 to 8 pm. For our August meeting we’ll be partnering with ACLU of Ohio as a part of their Listening Campaign to find out what civil liberties issues you are most concerned about so that they can identify policy priorities. ACLU of Ohio Organizing Strategist Melekte Melaku will facilitate the event. After some open ended questions centering on civil rights and liberties we’ll head into some break out room to find out what you have to say! To find out more about the Listening Tour please click here Please click here to register for the event. After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link

We Need Your Help!

CCPC has always been an all-volunteer organization fueled by people who share a vision of a more just world and a commitment to building it. In an effort to expand our work and be more active in the community, we’d like to hear from you!

Please fill out this brief survey to tell us about the issues that are most important to you, share any talents you’d be willing to lend to CCPC and what you’d like to see from our organization going forward. Thank you!

Ohio House 16th District Candidates Forum

Ohio House District Candidates Forum Wednesday, July 27 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Both candidates in the August 2 Democratic Party Primary, District 16 State Representative Monique Smith and District 14 State Representative Bride Sweeney have agreed to participate. Format for the event will be opening statements from the candidates, followed by questions from the audience and then closing statements from the candidates. Please click here to register for the event, After registering you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link and information about how you can submit a question to the candidates

Chris Ronayne for County Executive Volunteer Opportunities

East Side Postcard Pickup Sunday, July 17 from 10 am to noon. Click the link for details and how to receive the pickup location.

West Side Postcard Pickup Sunday, July 17 from 10 am to noon. Click the link for details and how to receive the pickup location

In Person Phone Bank Wednesday, July 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive location

Virtual Phone Bank Wednesday, August 3 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Click the link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.

Mobilize the Vote NEO Volunteer Opportunities

Mobilize the Vote NEO is launching an active Spring, Summer and Fall of voter registration and activism in low – turnout precincts in Cleveland. Indicate your interests here and they will share volunteer opportunities with you.

Virtual Vote Forward Letters to Voters The third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 from 6:30 to 8 pm

Black Lives Matter

Akron NAACP calls Jayland Walker shooting ‘ excessive force ‘ demands accountability

The Tamir Rice Butterfly Garden Memorial and Ribbon – Cutting Ceremony Saturday, July 16 @ 11 am @ Cudell Recreation Center, 1910 West Blvd. Cleveland 44102

The People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland is a space for healing, accountability, and justice. Add your voice and tell the real story of the ongoing protests in and around Cleveland. Go to archivingpoliceviolence.org and click on “Tell Your Story” to submit pictures, videos, and narratives with your name or anonymously. This archive is endorsed by Black Lives Matter Cleveland, Black Man Army, Puncture the Silence – Stop Mass Incarceration, and the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition. Visit the Facebook page

Other Upcoming Events

Radioactive Brine On Our Roads Thursday, July 14 from 7 to 8:30 pm (digital)

Starbucks Union Fundraiser Saturday, July 16 from 8 pm to 1 am @ 5 o’clock Lounge, 11904 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 44107

We Won’t Go Back Rally Euclid Sunday, July 17 @ 1 pm @ Triangle Park, 291 E. 222nd St. Euclid 44123

Indivisible Strongsville July Meeting Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 8:30 pm @ Strongsville Library, 18700 Westwood Dr. Strongsville 44136

Building Bridges Summit Saturday, July 23 from 11am to 3pm @ LGBTQ Community Center of Greater Cleveland, 6705 Detroit Ave., Cleveland – Stop by the CCPC table!

Ramp Up for Repro! Training Offered by Pro – Choice Ohio Wednesday, July 27 from 6 to 7:30 ( Digital )

2022 Cuyahoga County Solar Co – op Hybrid ( Online and In Person ) Information Session Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 7:30 pm @ Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville 44141 or click the link for online viewing information

Fair Work Friday Happy Hour & Pledge Card Drive Friday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7 pm @ Masthead Brewery, 1261 Superior Ave. Cleveland 44114

Know Your Rights! Ohio’s Constitutional Gun Carry Laws Saturday, July 30 from 2 to 3 pm @ Brooklyn Library, 4480 Ridge Rd. Brooklyn 44144

52nd Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7 from noon to 9 pm @ Roberto Clemente Park, 3690 Seymour Ave. Cleveland 44113

Also in the News

Local

Children and Family Services Workers allege rape. unsafe conditions for youth and staff at the county office Another horrible scandal seems to be brewing in County Government

Cuyahoga County Council reconsidering new jail study as debate continues over renovating vs building new Public pressure seems to be working

Lakewood City Council to Introduce Ordinance Restricting Police from Investigating Abortions A special thanks to the CCPC members on Lakewood City Council who helped make this happen.

State

DeWine: No Comment on ‘ Heartbeat Bill ‘ That Forced a 10 – Year – Old Rale Victim to Travel to Indiana for Abortion Despite the fact that he championed and signed the bill.

New Ohio ‘ personhood ‘ bill would declare all individuals are human from the moment of conception It seems that the ‘ Heartbeat Bill ‘ isn’t enough for the Republican lunatics in the Statehouse.

1,100 Ohio doctors band together to defend reproductive rights As the resistance continues to take shape.

National

Thousands turn out for Women’s March in DC to pressure Biden on Abortion Rights The goal is for Biden to declare a national public health emergency

UK PM Boris Johnson steps down after wave of scandal Johnson’s wave of scandal compared to Trump’s is like jaywalking. The difference is the British have a functioning government and we don’t.

If Republicans Retake Congress in November, Here’s What Their Agenda Will Look Like Hint: It’s very similar to what the Supreme Court has done recently.

End Poverty Now Cleveland

Please check out and like the End Poverty Now Cleveland Facebook page!

Immigration Updates

Immigrant Defense Fund

Cleveland Jobs With Justice and other leaders and organizations in Cleveland have launched a new fundraising vehicle to be able to provide flights, bond, and other assistance to immigrants harmed by ICE enforcement right here in Ohio. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here to donate, and please share!

Immigration Working Group CLE

Follow The Immigration Working Group CLE for updates and actions from a coalition of organizations and local community activists advocating for immigrant rights.

Immigration News

Immigration Agency Races to Issue 280.000 Available Green Cards

13 million cases and counting: Immigration backlog result of rewarding inefficiency

Scammers posing as ICE officials are defrauding U.S. families of asylum seekers