Uptown Chats

UPTOWN CHATS: Environmental Education

Join us on Wednesday, February 1 from 6:00-7:30 PM ET for our Uptown Chats on environmental education. During this interactive online event, we will be discussing our award-winning Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training (EHJLT) program, which has trained more

Uptown Chats: Welcome to WE ACT

Here’s your chance to learn more about WE ACT, the work we do, and the people who are doing it. Join us at 6:00 PM on Thursday, June 23. Come learn about our programs and policy agenda, and how you can

UPTOWN CHATS: Toxics Are A Drag

A Panel Discussion on Toxic Beauty Products in the Queer Community Hair straighteners, skin lighteners, and makeup products can be packed with harmful chemicals that can leave negative impacts on the body. Many of these toxic products are disproportionately

Uptown Chats with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos

Join us at 6 PM EDT on Tuesday, May 5 for our Uptown Chats with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos. Seggos was instrumental in the passage of the state’s best-in-nation climate change law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, and now serves

UPTOWN CHATS: New York City Comptroller Candidates Forum

Join us for our next Uptown Chats and get to know the candidates running for New York City Comptroller! The event will start at 7:00 PM EDT on Thursday, May 20. We have invited all of the candidates running

UPTOWN CHAT: Welcome to WE ACT

We have enjoyed an outpouring of support over the past few months, so we’re dedicating our next Uptown Chat to welcoming new donors. We’ll be offering an overview of our organization and some of the major initiatives we’re undertaking. Join

UPTOWN CHAT: Creating a Green Workforce – Community Based Solutions for a Diverse Green Jobs Sector

UPTOWN CHAT: Creating a Green Workforce – Community Based Solutions for a Diverse Green Jobs Sector The short- and long-term projections for the renewable energy sector are growth. Renewable energy is expected to continue to increase in popularity and usage

Uptown Chats Presents Reopening Schools During COVID-19

Join WE ACT for an Uptown Chat on Reopening Schools During COVID-19! WE ACT has invited New York City Councilmember Mark Levine (District 7) and Healthy Schools Network Founder & Executive Director Claire Barnett to join us for a virtual

Uptown Chats Virtual Panel on Climate Justice Education in New York

JOIN WE ACT FOR THE FIRST VIRTUAL INSTALLMENT OF OUR ANNUAL UPTOWN CHAT SPEAKER SERIES! During this online event, a panel of educators, Northern Manhattan students, and New York City Department of Education officials will speak and answer your questions

Uptown Chats with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer

This is our second installment of our 2020 Uptown Chats event series, designed to connect people to power in Northern Manhattan, and it will also be conducted via Zoom. Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer will speak and answer questions about