Kenyan McDuffie concedes mayoral race to Janeese Lewis George
The Ward 4 councilmember is leading in partial first-round results by double digits.
Every week, we curate some ways to get involved in the city – whether that’s protesting, organizing with your neighbors, or testifying before your councilmembers. This isn't an exhaustive list; share your events and trainings with us at 51st.news/submit-events
This week features festivals, community cleanups, political education sessions, and more ways to plug into local movements.
And other ways to get involved — like shaping the future of a new trail, learning about the history of Pride, and voting in the primary election!
Learn how to help voters on Election Day, build out local Black history archives, and other fun ways to get involved in the community.
A performance by the Ratical Left, a community museum reopening, and more.
A movement block party, a labor chorus concert, and more.
Plus, a working class literature festival, a flower potluck, and more.
Plus, potentially the city's most civically engaged Saturday ever, and more.
Plus, celebrating five years of Harriet's Wildest Dreams, and more.
Plus, a digital security workshop, an open mic, and more.
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