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15 hours ago
- Politics
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No Kings, Pride protests scheduled in Columbus this weekend. See where they will happen.
It is looking to be a week filled with sign-waving and chant-shouting in Columbus and Central Ohio as several large protests supporting LGBTQ+ people and defying a Washington D.C. military parade are planned for the coming days. These protests are set against a national backdrop of growing unrest due to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Protests that started in Los Angeles on June 6 have spread to cities across the U.S., like Austin, San Francisco, New York City and Columbus. Two hundred to 300 people marched across downtown Columbus on June 10 to protest ICE and show solidarity with Columbus' immigrant communities, The Dispatch previously reported. The protests scheduled for Columbus this week were planned before the Los Angeles protests erupted. Here are the protests you can expect to see in Central Ohio soon. The Stonewall Columbus Pride March will take place at Broad Street and High Street on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:30 a.m., and the Pride Festival and Resource Fair will take place on June 13 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and June 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Goodale Park. Today's Pride Month and pride marches stem from the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, when members of the LGBTQ+ community in New York rioted after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, on June 28 of that year, The Dispatch previously reported. The first pride march was held on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the uprising, according to the Library of Congress. Stonewall Columbus was founded in 1981 after an anti-Moral Majority Rally at The Columbus Baptist Temple, according to the organization's website. Nationwide "No Kings" protests are scheduled to defy the large military parade the Trump administration has planned in Washington D.C. to commemorate the Army's 250th birthday on June 14, which is also President Trump's birthday. The $30-million plus taxpayer-funded parade of soldiers, armored vehicles and tanks will roll down the streets of Washington D.C. on that day, USA TODAY previously reported. There are several "No Kings" protests set to take place in central Ohio on June 14. They are: An Indivisible Central Ohio No Kings protest from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the Stonewall Columbus Pride March A No Kings Hilliard protest at Warehouse 839 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A No Kings Clintonville protest at the intersection of North Broadway and Indianola Avenue from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A No Kings: National Day of Action protest at Westerville City Hall from 3 to 4 p.m. A No Kings Grove City protest from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. A No Kings Pickerington protest at the intersection of State Route 256 and Refugee Road from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A No Kings Delaware protest at Delaware City Hall from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A No Kings London protest at the Madison County Courthouse from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are also several recurring protests organized by Indivisible Central Ohio that are happening this week. Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally at the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 10 Highway sign waving on the footbridge over State Route 315 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 10, June 11 and June 13 Worthington Rush Hour Rally at the intersection of State Route 161 and High Street from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 10 Wednesdays at Bernie's Columbus Office Protest at U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno's office from noon to 1 p.m. on June 11 Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Upcoming Columbus protests: Pride, No Kings events this weekend
Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
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As LA protests erupt, multiple demonstrations planned in Columbus this week
It's going to be a busy week for protesters in Columbus. There are over a dozen protests to oppose the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, rally for LGBTQ+ people, defy a Washington D.C. military parade and more scheduled over the next seven days. These events come as protestors in Los Angeles and San Francisco continued rallying against the Trump administration's recent immigration raids on workplaces. Protestors in Los Angeles clashed with police on June 8, just a day after President Trump announced the deployment of the National Guard to the city despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's objections. Over two dozen people were arrested, three police officers were injured, and several Waymo self-driving cars were set on fire during the L.A. June 8 protests, USA TODAY reported. The vast majority of Central Ohio's upcoming protests were planned before the weekend's escalating protests in California unfolded. Here are the demonstrations occurring locally this week. Several local left-leaning and immigration support groups, including Ohio 50501, the Ohio Immigrant Alliance, the Party for Socialism and Liberation Columbus, the La Raza Movement, and the Columbus Democratic Socialists of America, are planning an "ICE Out!" protest against the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown. The demonstration is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 10 at Columbus City Hall at 90 W Broad Street. It's part of a mass mobilization effort "from L.A. to Columbus" to "stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors," according to the protest's flyer. The Stonewall Columbus Pride March will take place on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:30 a.m., and the Pride Festival and Resource Fair will take place on June 13 and 14. Today's Pride Month and pride marches stem from the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, when members of the LGBTQ+ community in New York rioted after a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar, on June 28 of that year. The first pride march was held on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the uprising, according to the Library of Congress. Stonewall Columbus was founded in 1981 after an anti-Moral Majority Rally at The Columbus Baptist Temple, according to the organization's website. Nationwide "No Kings" protests are scheduled to defy the large military parade the Trump administration has planned in Washington D.C. to commemorate the Army's 250th birthday on June 14, which is also President Trump's birthday. There are several "No Kings" protests set to take place in central Ohio on June 14. They are: An Indivisible Central Ohio No Kings protest from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the Stonewall Columbus Pride March A No Kings Hilliard protest at Warehouse 839 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A No Kings Clintonville protest at the intersection of North Broadway and Indianola Avenue from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A No Kings: National Day of Action protest at Westerville City Hall from 3 to 4 p.m. A No Kings Grove City protest from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. A No Kings Pickerington protest at the intersection of State Route 256 and Refugee Road from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A No Kings Delaware protest at Delaware City Hall from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. A No Kings London protest at the Madison County Courthouse from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. There are also several recurring protests organized by Indivisible Central Ohio that are happening this week. Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally at the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on June 10 Highway sign waving on the footbridge over State Route 315 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on June 10, June 11 and June 13 Worthington Rush Hour Rally at the intersection of State Route 161 and High Street from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on June 10 Wednesdays at Bernie's Columbus Office Protest at U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno's office from noon to 1 p.m. on June 11 Breaking and Trending News Reporter Nathan Hart can be reached at NHart@ and at @NathanRHart on X and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Multiple protests planned in Columbus this week as LA protests continue
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
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Autism walk at Andrews center underscores exploring life, overcoming barriers
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – About 600 students with autism from 16 schools met Tuesday at the Hiram G. Andrews Center for the annual Autism Awareness & Acceptance Walk and Resource Fair. In the backdrop of the walk this year was a budget proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro that would increase funds across Pennsylvania for the type of services offered by the center at 727 Goucher St., Upper Yoder Township. Established in 1959 and operated through the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Hiram G. Andrews Center is a post-secondary trade and technical school specializing in barrier-free education and job-readiness programs. Members of Shapiro's Department of Labor and Industry attended the walk. Danielle Woods, press secretary for the department, watched the hundreds of children participating in the event even as a dark sky threatened rain. PHOTO GALLERY | Hiram G. Andrews Center | Autism Awareness & Acceptance Walk 'As we enter budget season with the governor's proposal for an additional $5 million for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, this shows why those services are so important all across the commonwealth,' she said. Shapiro's 2025-26 state budget proposal includes an additional $5 million to support the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in assisting people with disabilities in finding employment through personalized services, vocational guidance, goal setting, job placement and counseling. William Hatcher, special assistant to the secretary of the Department of Labor and Industry, said the Hiram G. Andrews Center exemplifies the work of the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. 'It's a pleasure to be here at this center where they are focused on changing the lives of individuals, families and communities,' he said. The theme of the walk around the school's campus was 'Life is a mystery.' Children stopped at stations during the walk for activities designed to spark ideas about how to investigate life and overcome barriers with autism. Hiram G. Andrews Center Director Jill Moriconi said the walk is scheduled annually in April, Autism Awareness Month, a worldwide tradition with a history including a 2007 United Nations proclamation designating April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day. 'This event celebrates anybody on the spectrum or who is neurodivergent,' Moriconi said. 'We are celebrating everybody's differences, and we are welcoming everyone to our campus because we also want people to know about this resource. We are the potential next step for students beyond the schools they are attending now. We are about meeting individuals where they are at.' The Hiram G. Andrews Center offers 11 degree programs in 10 fields including culinary arts, welding and early childhood education. Students with autism also learn work readiness and socialization skills as they prepare to enter the workforce. Aimee Janakovic, president, CEO and director of the Silver Lining ABA autism services center at 1732 Lyter Drive, Lower Yoder Township, brought 30 children from the center to participate in the walk. 'We are all here to support children with autism,' she said. 'It's good for them to explore. We are glad to be a part of this. It will be a fun day.' Silver Lining ABA provides applied behavior analysis therapy, or ABA, to children with autism so that they can make positive behavior changes, enhance their communication skills and improve overall social interactions. It is the only center-based ABA therapy provider in Cambria County. Marie Duell, Greater Johnstown School District autism support teacher, accompanied a group of elementary school students. 'Every student is unique and has something to offer,' she said. 'Acceptance is key. Everybody is different, but can be part of something.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- General
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ECISD on Spring Break next week
Mar. 4—Next week, March 10-14, is Spring Break for Ector County ISD. All district schools and offices will be closed. The break begins with an Early Release Day for students on Friday, March 7. This is the only Early Release Day of the school year so district and campus leaders want to remind parents of those dismissal times: — Elementary campuses — 11:40 a.m. — Carver and Lamar Early Education Centers — noon — OCA and OCTECHS — noon — Middle Schools — 12:50 p.m. — Odessa High School, Permian Hight School and New Tech Odessa — 1:35 p.m. If parents have questions, they should contact their child's school for campus details. Also, on Friday, ECISD will host the West Texas Relays, one of the longest running track meets in Texas, at Ratliff Stadium. The field events begin at 12:30 p.m., running events start later in the afternoon. It will be a full day of intense competition. Thursday evening, the ECISD Special Services Department wants to make sure our community knows what types of supports are available for students with special needs. However, this is open for any family interested in connecting with experts, tools and other resources available through local organizations to help individuals succeed. Please join the team for this Resource Fair on Thursday between 6-8 p.m. at New Tech Odessa, 300 E. 29th St.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Health
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New Mexico Health Care Authority marks 50 years of child support program
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Health Care Authority is celebrating a half-century of its child support program and they're inviting the community out to learn more. Five events are happening over the next 30 days starting with a Public Health Day celebration at the capitol building Wednesday at noon. All events will highlight the services provided, including establishing parentage, court-ordered financial and medical support, and other services. The events include: 10th Annual Public Health Day, Feb. 5, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail. Santa Fe, NM 87501 American Indian Day, Feb. 7, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Valentine's Open House & Resource Fair, Feb. 13, 2025, 5 to 8 p.m., 118 S. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Behavioral Health Day, Feb. 26, 2025, 9 a.m. to noon, 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Navigation Open House, March 3, 2025, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,118 S. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
