Zenith City Indivisible Update

Wishing you a Happy Mothers' Day!!!

This holiday has roots in activism. Juliet Ward Howe originally promoted a "Mother's Peace Day." She and other anti-war activists intended to spread unity following the Civil War in the United States and the Franco-Prussian War in Europe. Her friend Ann Jarvis also took up this concept in an effort to get recognition for women's work and sacrifices. In 1908, Ann's daughter Anna Jarvis set up the first Mother's Day service at her church in order to honor her mother. Later President Roosevelt declared the official holiday on the second Sunday in May (which happened to be the birthday of Ann Jarvis). This holiday is an example of how the efforts of a few people can yield long-lasting results.

We are so happy that you are in Indivisible! Your participation has great impact. Not only does mass solidarity create real change, it builds connections in our local community.

Zenith City Indivisible continues to learn and evolve. Our group mobilizes to join the many events, rallies, & protests occurring throughout the northland. We also have realized how much we enjoy hanging out afterwards for conversation and community. There has been a strong interest in coming together to make things — posters, signs, postcards, phone calls, letters ...

Let's make that happen!

Next Meeting

When:

Monday, June 9, 5:30pm

Where:

Duluth Labor Temple
(lower level)
2002 London Rd

Come for some fun — creatively connect with community members as we gear up for the June 14th National 'No Kings' nationwide Indivisible events.

We will be making signs, writing postcards ...

Bring your own markers, cardboard etc. Some supplies will be provided.

A Benefit for Ukraine organized by Paul Metsa

When:

Wednesday, May 14, 7:00pm

Where:

Sacred Heart Music Center
201 West 4th Street
Duluth, MN.

Cost

$20-$25

Artists scheduled to appear include: Mark & Nancy Rubin, Erin Aldridge, Christopher David Hanson, John Ward and Lori Hatten, Whiskey River, Tim Martin, Breanne Marie Tepler, Sonja Martin, George Ellsworth, The Climes, Duluth-Superior Harbormasters, Liesel Wilson and The Mahon Brothers.

Concert organizer and performer Paul Metsa will host the event beginning at 7 pm Wednesday, May 14. All proceeds will be donated to the Nova Ukraine.

This concert will also be livestreamed on the Sacred Heart Music Center YouTube channel by Two Harbors Media.

Rally for families

When:

Saturday, May 17, 4:00–5:30pm

Where:

Lake Ave & Superior St

Help us defend the programs that support northland families.

Community Solutions Education Summit: Building Solidarity

When:

Saturday, May 17, 9:00am-4:00pm

Where:

AICHO, Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center
212 West 2nd Street

Building community and power to create change. The summit will focus on a vision for improving our public education systems for our students, teachers, and staff.

Patient Needs before Corporate Greed

MN Nurses Association

When:

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30pm

Where:

Duluth City Hall

Rally to Put Patient Needs Before Corporate Greed!

MNA and community allies will be rallying in Duluth to call out the corporate greed of hospital CEOs. The rally will include a speaking program of several MNA and community speakers.

Resistance Lab 101 Virtual Training

When:

Sunday, June 1, 1:00–2:30 CT

Where:

Online

The scary truth is that democracies fall in a matter of months. This training, launched by U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, responds to our immediate, urgent need to quickly build our capacity to resist.

The training program is designed to build our movement. It looks at how non-violent movements around the world have responded to leaders who seized power in authoritarian ways and the most effective tools and tactics to utilize in these moments.

Duluth Anti-ICE, anti-deportations pro-immigrant dignity rally

When:

Every Thursday, noon-1pm

Where:

60th Ave E & Superior Street

Duluth Hilltop weekly protest

When:

Every Tuesday 4:30–6:00 pm

Where:

230 East Skyline Pkwy

Protest map below. Green parking. Purple Protest site. Red no parking on church property.

Each Thursday: Calls with Indivisible’s co-founders

Several of us attend the weekly “What’s the plan?” Zoom calls with Indivisible’s co-founders Leah and Ezra each Thursday afternoon at 2 pm Central Time.

The calls are great for keeping you connected with current resistance efforts and strategy nationwide.

'No Kings' national mobilization

Save the date!

When

June 14

Where

TBD

Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy partner organizations announced the NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day (June 14). The actions are set to take place during Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of gravity, activists will make action everywhere else the story of America that day.

Watch this page for details about local actions.

Donate

Thank you for your financial donations at the last two meetings at the Labor Temple. Your donations have made it possible for us to rent the Labor Temple and to purchase basic supplies.

Your ongoing support is vital and fuels our continued work and success. For example:

• $70 pays for monthly meeting space
• $50 helps to purchase sign making supplies for upcoming events
• $25 assists in printing outreach materials for community members

Your donation to Zenith City Indivisible Act Blue account goes directly to our local group (AND IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE).

Thank you for your continued support of Zenith City Indivisible.

Out & about

Photo from the Rally to support Superior National Forest & Employees