Candidate Questionnaires; Wards 101 Workshops: How to Become a Committee Person; Beloved Community Teach-In
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PNN’s mission is to engage, educate and empower our neighbors to make our City a better place to live. Here’s what’s coming up:
Candidate QuestionnairesRecently, PNN offered those candidates an opportunity to receive our endorsement. The first step to that endorsement is to fill out our Candidate Questionnaire. You can find the completed questionnaires from each of the candidates by clicking the link below. On Tuesday, we will share videos of our Candidate Interviews with you. Questionnaires___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wards 101 Workshops: How to Become a Committee PersonSaturday, February 7th, 3PM-5PM, Nile Cafe, 6008 Germantown Ave. Tuesday, February 10th, 6:30PM-8PM, Germantown Home, 6950 Germantown Ave. Are you upset that the Democratic Party locally and nationally doesn’t reflect your values or priorities? Or frustrated that the Democratic Party in Philly doesn’t do enough to get out the vote? If so, we invite you to this training to learn about the Philly Wards System and how you can use it to make a positive impact for change! We are partnering with Reclaim and Mt. Airy Dems to empower neighbors all across the city to learn about the Wards system and hopefully run for committee person in this year's May primary. These hyper local elected positions can be used to fight to elect progressive candidates in primaries and defeat MAGA Republicans in general elections. And you only need 10 signatures from your neighbors in your division to get on the ballot! We have two chances for you to get trained up - tomorrow (Saturday) at Nile Cafe and on Tuesday, February 10th at Germantown Home. Click below to let us know for which workshop you'll be joining us! Feb 7th WorkshopFeb 10th Workshop______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Beloved Community Teach-InSaturday, March 14th, 10AM-1PM, Zion Baptist Church We have re-scheduled our Teach-In for mid-March. If you have previously signed up for this event, we will keep you in the loop as we get closer to the event. If not, then we invite you to sign up to attend what will be an important event for our community-building. You'll learn what's actually happening on healthcare, food security, affordable housing in Harrisburg and in City Hall, and what specifically we intend to do to restore these vital services. Teach-InActions with Our Allies Save the Date: No Kings MarchSaturday, March 28th, All Day Organizers and activists met with allies to announce that the next No Kings march will take place on Saturday, March 28th. We will provide you with details as they become available, but kindly use this opportunity to save the date and set a reminder. No Kings Sign-Up______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pathways to Pardon EventFriday, February 20th, 1PM-3PM, 4845 Germantown Ave. If you know someone who needs help with processing a pardon, then stop by State Rep. Andre Carroll's office next Friday afternoon for more information. An attorney and law students will be on hand to provide information about your record and provide eligibility requirements. You must not be in violation, on parole or on probation. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Word ScrambleEMIMOETCT ORNSEPHint: Lowest elected office in Philadelphia government. Last Week's Word: SOLIDARITY ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This Week in History Feb 7, 1926 – Negro History Week. Carter G. Woodson, also known as the ‘Father of Black History’ initiated Negro History Week, which led to Black History Month to deepen the study and scholarship on African American history. Feb 8, 1944 – Black Reporter in WH Press. Washington Tribune reporter Harry McAlpin became the first African American journalist admitted to White House press conference. Feb 9, 1971 – Paige Inducted. On this day, after a career spanning five decades, pitching legend Leroy “Satchel” Paige became the first Negro League veteran to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Feb 11, 1990 – Mandela Freed. After spending 27 years in a South African prison, Nelson Mandela was freed by the Apartheid government. Four years later, he would be elected president. Feb 12, 1909 – NAACP Founded. On the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth, W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and other black leaders announced the formation of a new organization called the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, which played a huge role in the civil rights movement. Thanks for your activism! Tim Brown, Organizing Director Or Send donations to Philly Neighborhood Networks, c/o Gloria Gilman, 121 S. Broad St, Suite 1710, Phila, PA 19107 Contributions to Philly Neighborhood Networks using the above link are not tax deductible. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible donation to our 501(c)(3) org, Philly Neighborhood Networks Justice Fund Please Click Here for Tax-Deductible LinkLearn more about Philly Neighborhood Networks Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter and Instagram and YouTube |
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