The 2019 Paul Robeson Theatre Festival took place Aug. 23 - 25 with the theme of Awakening the Past, Present and Future: A Retrospective. This third biennial event was presented in Theatre Four at L.A. Theatre Center in Downtown Los Angeles by actor Ben Guillory, co-founder and producing artistic director of the Robey Theatre Company, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Actor Danny Glover is also a Robey co-founder. As Guillory reminded the audience in the sold out intimate space, both the festival and company are named after Paul Robeson.

August 27, 2019, remarks, Chicago

By David Swanson

Happy Kellogg-Briand Pact Day! As you all know, but most people do not, the Peace Pact was signed 91 years ago today. And, as you all probably know, but most people do not, the inspiration and vision and endless labor behind it came from a mass movement begun and led, not by Mr. Kellogg or Monsieur Briand but by a lawyer from Chicago named Salmon Oliver Levinson. You could point that out to Minnesotans from Frank Kellogg’s Twin Cities if, of course, any of them had ever heard of Frank Kellogg.

Wednesday, August 28, 6-7:30pm
Bexley Natural Market, 58 N. Cassady, Bexley
This Event features 5 panelists to engage in an exciting discussion. It is Free to attend. Please RSVP to bnmrsvp@gmail.com

There will be complementary wine, cheese, and Ohio Pies
Thank you to Slow Food Columbus for partnering with The Bexley Natural Market on this event.

Agenda:
6pm-6:15pm: Reception - wine and cheese and Ohio Pies.
6:15pm: Katie Barr and Trevor Horn introduces panelists and discusses role of Slow Food Columbus
7:00pm: Questions and wrap up
7:15pm: Networking and more light bites

Panelists: Summary of the topics :

Jayne and Isaac Barnes: Honeyrun Farm

-What is happening to honey bees across the world right now; What are the challenges they face, and how that affects us whether we eat honey or not.

The number of people living with HIV in the U.S. is decreasing. With the advancement of antiretroviral therapy, people living with the condition can experience viral suppression and longer life expectancy. However, around the world, HIV remains one of the most serious public health challenges. In 2017, more than 36 million people were living with HIV/AIDS. Of these, 1.8 million were children under the age of 15.

One subset population that is often forgotten in the war on AIDS are those people living in refugee camps. People seeking refuge from countries with higher-than-average HIV numbers and no treatment can spread the disease throughout a camp quickly. Refugee camps in the U.S. and other countries lack HIV education and treatment. Healthcare is a human rights issue that Americans often take for granted. We must gain a better understanding of this issue so that we can demand assistance for those living in camps and advocate for better HIV programming. 

Tuesday, August 27, 2019, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Pete Seeger (May 3, 1919 – Jan. 27, 2014) introduced America to its own folk heritage... and got them singing together and using music as a force for social change. He deeply believed in the power of song, convinced that individuals can make a difference. The film was produced by PBS as part of their American Masters series. Seeger’s inspiring story is told by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Maines (the Dixie Chicks), Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, and Seeger himself.  Co-sponsored by Columbus Folk Music Society and the Columbus Free Press. Q&A panel discussion follows the film. Location:  Drexel Theater, 2254 E Main St, Bexley 43209. RSVP on Eventbrite. Donate at Door.  Facebook.