<div class="gmail_quote"><p>Hey fellow activists and organizers,</p><p>Glad for the rain, but brrr! It's chilly out there. Never fear, summer is going to be here before you know it. We'll have Beach for Justice and Recess for Justice and... But, let's not get ahead of ourselves, there are several great events coming up in April & May. Including our always awesome <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/55668702/" target="_blank">Connecting for Justice on May 24</a>. This open house is a great way to get connected to like-minded progressives and local social change organizations. Tell your favorite organizations about it so they sign up for an Action Station and meet prospective volunteers and supporters.<br>
</p><p><b>Upcoming SoJust Events</b> - <i>details below</i><br>4/26: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/56278592/" target="_blank">[SOCIAL] Games for Justice </a><br>
5/5: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/60421462/" target="_blank"><span>[FESTIVAL] Wake Up the Earth</span></a> * Need volunteers to staff SoJust table*<br>5/8: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/55667492/" target="_blank">[TRAINING] Suicide Prevention Training for Community Leaders</a><br>
5/14: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/55667782/" target="_blank">[SKILLSHARE] Art of the Schmooze</a><br>5/24: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/55668702/" target="_blank">[OPEN HOUSE] Connecting for Justice</a></p>
<p><b>From our Progressive Events Calendar:</b></p><p><b>Community Events</b><br><span>4/25 </span><span><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/58929802/" target="_blank">[FUNDRAISER] Campaign for Southern Equality Event in JP</a><br>
</span><span>4/28 <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/56727832/" target="_blank">[RALLY] Unite Against the War on Women - Day of Action</a></span><br>5/10: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/60932272/" target="_blank"><span>[BENEFIT] Share a Laugh Comedy Event for Community Works</span><span></span></a>
</p><p><i>View dozens of cross-promoted events at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar" target="_blank"><span>www</span>.<span>sojust</span>.org/calendar</a>.<br>
Post your own event - follow these instructions: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/post2SoJust" target="_blank"><span>www</span>.<span>bit</span>.<span>ly</span>/<span>post2SoJust</span></a>.</i><br>
</p><p><b>From our <span>Message</span> <span>Board</span>:</b><a href="http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/21682392" target="_blank"></a><br><b>Take Action </b><br>
<a href="http://www.sojust.org/messages/boards/thread/22440742" target="_blank">Support Unaccompanied Homeless Youth - Help Pass House Bill 3838</a><br>
4/28 <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/61702372/" target="_blank"><span>[ACTION] Polar Bear Dance Party Against Arctic Drilling</span></a><br>
5/1 <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/60932272/" target="_blank"><span>[RALLY] May Day General Strike and Block Party</span></a></p>
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<i>View volunteer opportunities, <span>job</span> openings, calls for action, etc. at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/boards" target="_blank">www.<span>sojust</span>.org/boards</a>. Post your own - follow these instructions: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/post2SoJust" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/post2SoJust</a></i>.</p>
<p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/56278592/" target="_blank"><b>GAMES FOR JUSTICE</b></a><br>
<b>Wednesday, April 25, 6:00-8:30PM</b><br>
Andala Cafe in Central Square</p>
<p>Need a break from the stress of work, the economy, and everyday life? Looking for something to do that is fun, cheap, and progressive? Join us for <b>Games for Justice at Andala Cafe</b>! Arrive by yourself or bring a friend. Scrabble, Boggle, Apples to Apples, Scattegories - what's your favorite board game? Bring it!<br>
<b><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Register </span>for Games:</b> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/56278592/" target="_blank">http://www.sojust.org/events/56278592/.</a> Fee $2 (each attendee is asked to purchase a minimum of $9 in yummy food - or SoJust will have to pay the difference to the venue.)<br>
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</p><p><b><a href="http://www.sojust.org/events/60421462/" target="_blank"><span>Tabling at Wake</span> <span>Up</span> the <span>Earth</span> Festival</a><br>Saturday, May 5, 12:00-5:00PM</b><br>Southwest Corridor across from Stony Brook T<br>
<br>We're looking for SoJusters to table with us - please email to sign <span>up</span>
for a one hour time slot. This super fun festival is held each May and brings together
community across Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and other areas of Boston,
celebrating diversity, springtime, <span>world</span> music
and culture, youth music and culture, popular theatre, puppetry, local
food and artisan vendors, non-profits around the community and so much
more! <br><b><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Sign-up</span> to table with SoJust:</b> email <a href="mailto:Robbie@SoJust.org" target="_blank">Robbie@SoJust.org</a>. <br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.suicidepreventionforleaders.eventbrite.com" target="_blank"><b><span>Suicide</span> <span>Prevention</span> Training for <span>Community</span> <span>Leaders</span></b></a><br>
<b>Tuesday, May 8, 6:00-8:00PM</b><br>City Year by Back Bay T<br></p><p>
Oftentimes, <span>community</span> <span>leaders</span>
are sought out for support in times of crisis and are the first to
become aware that someone is considering killing themselves. To support my fellow <span>community</span> <span>leaders</span>, I'm offering a training on how to deal with one of the hardest topics faced by any <span>community</span>. For the purpose of these trainings, I've defined "<span>community</span> <span>leader</span>" as anyone who regularly convenes groups of people. If that's you, I hope you'll join me. If not, please share this with a <span>community</span> <span>leader</span> in your life. Attend this
training to gain the skills to handle the "<span>suicide</span> question" and become knowledgeable about local resources for you and your <span>community</span>.<b><br><span style="color:rgb(255,0,0)">Register </span>at </b><a href="http://www.suicidepreventionforleaders.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank"><b>www.suicidepreventionforleaders.eventbrite.com</b></a><b>.</b><i><b> </b></i>Fee $10.</p>
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<p>For Justice,<br>
Robbie</p>
<p>Robbie Samuels<br>
SoJust Co-Founder<br>
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">@RobbieSamuels</a> <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">@SoJust</a></p>
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<p><b>SoJust is not a non-profit 501(c)3 and receives no outside funding.</b> We're a grassroots, volunteer-run, member-supported, cross-cultural, cross-issue progressive community that's been growing steadily since August 2006. We have 2000 members, hosted 120+ events and manage an online hub of progressive events and resources at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a>. We also share resources via several projects: <a href="http://www.sojust.org/calendar" target="_blank">Progressive Events Calendar</a>, <a href="http://www.sojust.org/boards" target="_blank">Progressive Message Board</a>, <a href="http://www.campus2community.net/" target="_blank">Campus2Community.net</a>, <a href="http://www.progressivevoterindex.com/" target="_blank">ProgressiveVoterIndex.com</a>, <a href="http://www.bit.ly/BostonCalendars" target="_blank">Event Promo Resources</a> and <a href="http://www.bit.ly/BostonVenues" target="_blank">Venue Referral Resources</a>.</p>
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<p><b>STAY CONNECTED!</b><br>
Become a member of Socializing for Justice at <a href="http://www.sojust.org/" target="_blank">www.sojust.org</a>.<br>
Join the SoJust Facebook group: <a href="http://on.fb.me/SoJust" target="_blank">http://on.fb.me/SoJust</a><br>
On Twitter? Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/sojust" target="_blank">@SoJust</a> and SoJust's Co-Founder <a href="http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels" target="_blank">@RobbieSamuels</a> #sojust</p>
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