WNPJ + Unity Gathering in Madison + Immigration Statewide Organizing Call + Upcoming MLK Celebrations +Voces Annual Meeting + other statewide events
The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 87 member groups around Wisconsin.
SAVE the Dates! January 11-12th in Madison January Unity Gathering 2025
Please be aware, it is looking like the January Unity Gathering will “sell-out.” We will be sad for any who might not get to join us “in-person” after we have reached our participant limit of 80 people. Our hope and plan is to provide a Zoom connection for people who can’t join us in person. If we are able to make that work, a Zoom link will be sent out to all who register.
Register TODAY!
Please reserve your “in-person” or virtual place at this 2-day gathering by registering here: tinyurl.com/JUG-Registration
On Saturday and Sunday we will meet in the WI State Capitol until 4 pm (GAR Hall (413N) and the North Hearing Room)
On Saturday evening there will be a celebratory supper and program from 5 - 9 pm at the Crossing (1127 University Ave.)
For more info, visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/442260482072483/
This will be a two-day gathering (January 11-12, 2025) to strengthen our unity and plans for advancing world peace, justice, sustainability, and democracy throughout Wisconsin. There will be overnight accommodations available for those who are coming from outside of the Madison area. If you're looking for accommodation or if you can provide a space for an overnight guest, please let Judy Miner know judeminer@gmail.com.
For more information, contact: BuildingUnityWI@gmail.com
Here are several of the Wisconsin leaders who will be speaking at this conference:
State Rep. Francesca Hong
Milwaukee 9th Dist. Alderwoman Laressa Taylor
Janan Najeeb, Co-founder and Director of the Muslim Women’s Coalition
Emilio De Torre, Director of Milwaukee Turners
State Rep. Darrin Madison
John Nichols, Author and writer for The Nation, The Cap Times, and others
WISDOM's Statewide Immigration Task Force Zoom Call – Monday, Jan 13th 6:30 pm
In recent years, our affiliates have worked on campaigns involving passing driver's licenses for people who are undocumented, fighting for DACA, and supporting immigrants in the pandemic or through refugee resettlement programs.
Currently, we are supporting many bills in the legislature that support DACA recipients including offering in-state tuition, professional licenses and a tax credit.
We meet virtually the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. You can find the Zoom information below.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArdOurrTMrGt1cfpqu4IXTpQ14PbPfAoLd
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For any questions, please contact WISDOM's Immigration Organizer, Amanda Ali at aali@wisdomwisconsin.org. See you then!
WNPJ's Weaving the Web monthly zoom call focused on Immigration on Jan 2nd - and we have this video recording for all to listen to - Lots of resources here! Check it out! https://youtu.be/y4rqqNUpofA
Upcoming MLK events
Join the MLK Community Choir - Madison
The MLK Community Choir has been an integral part of the official Madison & Dane County King Holiday Observance for many years. The Choir is unique in bringing together community members regardless of musical background for the purpose of performing at this event. It is directed by acclaimed musicians Leotha and Tamera Stanley. No audition is required. To join the Choir community members simply need to attend two rehearsals:
Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 pm
Saturday, January 18 at 11:00 am
Both rehearsals are at Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 2019 Fisher Street, Madison
The choir will perform at the Annual Madison and Dane County MLK Observance, Jan 20th
40th Annual Madison & Dane County MLK Day Observance: Monday, January 20, 5 pm – Freedom Songs Sing-Along | 6 pm – Program
Overture Center for the Arts, 201 State Street | Free
info@mlkingcoalition.org
Milwaukee
Our Coalition is comprised of over 20 groups that meet annually to celebrate King's, life & legacy. We pay homage to local groups & individuals, past & present, that are fighting for Peace, Justice & Equity!
Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025
Save the date: Saturday, January 25th
Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly 2025
Where: South Division High School
1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Date: January 25th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM Registration | 10:00 AM Program Start |
3:00 PM Program End
Learn more here: https://vdlf.org/aa2025/
WNPJ Member Group Events
Click here to see a listing of recurring Vigils across the state!
Fitchburg & Baraboo
1/3-1/8: “From Ground Zero” will be screened at AMC Theaters in Fitchburg and Baraboo. Various showtimes daily. Produced by Rashid Mashawari, the film is a collection of 22 short works by and about people living under the bombs in Gaza. It was recently shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category. Director Michael Moore has recently come on board as an Executive Producer. See the film trailer here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dail2Hc_4lU
Madison
1/7 @ 11:30am-12pm: Weekly Vigil for Peace with the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. At the corner of Monroe St and Edgewood Ave. near Edgewood High School. Details here. opjustice@sinsinawa.org
1/8 @ 4:00pm-4:30pm: Weekly Vigil for Gaza. Meet at the Southwest corner of East Washington Avenue & Fourth Street. Details here. Email Helena at hspw@att.net for more information.
1/8 @ 7:00pm-4:30pm: Free School Meals for MMSD Campaign Meeting. In person at Social Justice Center on Williamson St. and on Zoom. Join Madison Democratic Socialists to talk strategy for the next phase of MADSA's Free School Meals for Madison Campaign. All are welcome! Zoom link: dsamadison@gmail.com
Milwaukee
1/8 @ 11:00am: WISDOM Press Conference to Launch the "Connecting Families Campaign". At Welford Sanders Enterprise Building, 2821 N Vel R. Phillips Ave.This transformative statewide initiative is aimed at providing free phone calls for incarcerated individuals and their families. Maintaining family connections is vital for reducing recidivism, yet the high cost of phone calls from jails and prisons imposes significant financial barriers. This campaign seeks to break these barriers, ensuring families can stay connected without going into debt. Contact Latisha White at latisha@wisdomwisconsin.org
1/11 @ 12:00pm-1:00pm: Peace Action WI Weekly STAND for PEACE at 92nd & North. Details here. Questions? Contact: info@peaceactionwi.org
Racine
1/11 @ 12:30-1:30pm: Weekly Stand for Peace. At the NW corner of Highways 31 and 20 on the 28th – and at Martin Luther King Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. on Jan 4th. Supported by the Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice. Details here. Contact https://racinepeace.wordpress.com (this event is cancelled when weather is below 25 deg F and check our website for cancellations due to snow)
La Crosse
1/9 @ 12pm-12:30pm: Weekly Women in Black Peace Vigil. Meet at Main St & 4th Street South. Details here. Questions? Email dbuffton@yahoo.com
Viroqua
1/11 @ 11am-12pm: Driftless Palestinian Solidarity Weekly Vigil. Meet at Decker and Main. Details here. Contact driftless.solidarity@gmail.com.
Superior
1/12 @ 12:00pm-12:30pm: Women in Black weekly silent vigil. Meet at Center City Park on the Corner of Tower and Belknap. Details here. Contact Christine christineolson3@gmail.com
Virtual
1/6 @ 7:00pm-8:10pm: 350 WI Monthly Meeting – Rights of Nature. ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Register in advance for the meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone. Rights of Nature is a global movement that explores the concept that natural ecosystems, species, and elements, such as rivers, forests, and mountains, have inherent rights to exist, thrive, and evolve. This idea challenges traditional legal systems that treat nature as property to be exploited, advocating instead for laws that recognize nature’s intrinsic value. Our speaker, Anahkwet (Guy Reiter), will cover key principles, such as the right of nature to be protected from harm, the right of ecosystems to regenerate, and the right of communities to defend nature from environmental degradation. He will also present case studies of the successful integration of Rights of Nature into legal frameworks, such as in Ecuador and New Zealand, and will examine the growing movement to enshrine these rights in national, state, tribal, and international law. Anahkwet (Guy Reiter) is a traditional Menominee who resides on the Menominee Reservation. He’s the Executive Director of a Menominee Indian community organization called Menikahnaehkem. He is also a community organizer, activist, author, amateur archaeologist, and lecturer. Anahkwet has organized a lot of events that have uplifted the human condition and demonstrated how enriching the Menominee culture is. He has lectured at universities on the connection Menominee Indians have to the Menominee River. He has also written articles for Environmental Health News and other publications. When Anahkwet isn’t working, you’ll find him enjoying time with his partner and their children. Anahkwet is an advocate for Indigenous people everywhere. contact@350wisconsin.org
1/9: WISDOM Know Your Rights - Train the Trainers by Gamalie
Time - TBD, via Zoom. Gamaliel's Civil Rights for Immigrants committee will be hosting a Know Your Rights: Train the Trainers for the network. This is an important time to join and learn what you can do to go back and present these trainings in your own local communities to help protect immigrants facing threats of deportation, arrests or raids. Stay tuned for more information! Amanda Ali, Digital Organizer at WISDOM
WNPJ has a NEW website page on IMMIGRATION JUSTICE! Many WNPJ member groups are organizing around Immigration with webinar events and more. Send any events you're involved with to WNPJ info@wnpj.org and we'll add them to this developing page!
Join WNPJ - Individual members and groups welcome!
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For between $50 - $75/year, a WNPJ membership keeps your group connected with peace and justice efforts and helps keep the Network going - and growing!
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The WI Network for Peace and Justice is the umbrella non-profit organization
supporting the work of 86 member groups around Wisconsin.
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