Around the Nation: March 2, 2008

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  1. The NYC Grassroots Media Conference
    • New York, NY.
    • 09:00am

    The Conference is hosting an amazing line-up of activists, scholars, media makers, community organizers, musicians, filmmakers, artists, journalists and many more, of all ages! Participants can choose from more than 40 workshops and panels conducted by more than 50 local organizations on topics ranging from how to produce activist video to how to use that video to fight for policy changes. Learn more and register for the conference online. $20 advance; $30 day of $15 students/seniors; $25 day of $5 youth discount (18 & under). Hunter College North Building--enter through West Building, 68th and Lexington

  2. Local to Global Justice Teach-in
    • Tempe, AZ.

    Hundreds of progressive activists will converge on Arizona State University for workshops, speakers, music and shared food. The event is free. This year's speakers include author and POOR magazine founder Lisa "Tiny" Gray-Garcia, educator and activist Mara Sapon-Shevin and muralist Mike Alewitz. Grassroots groups will present lots of social justice workshops on both days. The Teach-in will also feature workshops and activities organized and presented by youth! Check out localtoglobal.org or e-mail for more info.

  3. Women's Ethical Leadership Retreat
    • Ancramdale, NY.
    • 4:00pm

    The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership's Women's Retreat is a weekend-long seminar that builds personal and professional leadership skills. To learn more, please visit the website or call 646-435-0837.

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