Upcoming events

  • MLK Forum

    Date - TBA

    Our annual MLK Forum is held each year at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, typically around mid-January. Please subscribe to our mailing list or reach out closer to the date for updates

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  • Ban Treaty Anniversary

    Date - TBA

    Our annual Ban Treaty Anniversary is held each year, typically on the UT campus.

    Join OREPA as we commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Ban Treaty and call on the United States to sign the treaty. This event is part of a nationwide coalition of actions taking place across the country.

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  • Doomsday Clock Day

    Date - TBA

    Each year, we recognize Doomsday Clock Day, an important moment following the annual Doomsday Clock announcement. The clock serves as a symbolic representation of how close humanity is to global catastrophe, particularly due to nuclear threats, climate change, and emerging global risks.

    Join us as we reflect on its significance, discuss the urgent challenges facing our world, and reaffirm our commitment to peace and sustainability.

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  • Tax Day

    Date-April 15, 2025

    Each year, OREPA recognizes Tax Day, highlighting its significance in shaping national priorities and funding programs that impact our communities. It serves as a reminder of how government spending reflects our collective values and the need for responsible investment in peace, justice, and sustainability.

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  • Trinity Day

    Date - June 16, 2025

    Each year, OREPA commemorates Trinity Day, marking the anniversary of the first nuclear test in 1945 at the Trinity site in New Mexico. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons and the ongoing struggle for disarmament.

    Join us as we honor the lives affected by nuclear testing, reflect on the legacy of the atomic age, and recommit to a future free from the threat of nuclear destruction.

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  • Juneteenth Parade

    Date - June 18, 2025

    Join OREPA for the Juneteenth Parade as we celebrate freedom, resilience, and Black liberation. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for justice and equality.

    We invite you to march with us in solidarity and celebration as we honor this historic day!

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  • Peace Lantern Build

    Date - TBA

    Join OREPA for our annual Peace Lantern Build, a community gathering where we create lanterns as symbols of hope, remembrance, and commitment to a peaceful future.

    This hands-on event is an opportunity to reflect on the impact of nuclear weapons, honor those affected by war and violence, and stand together for peace and justice. All ages are welcome—no experience necessary! Materials will be provided.

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  • Rally for Abolition

    Date - Early August (TBA)

    Join OREPA for the Rally for Abolition, held as part of our August Actions. This event brings together activists, community members, and advocates to call for the abolition of nuclear weapons and an end to militarism.

    Through powerful speakers, collective action, and community solidarity, we reaffirm our commitment to a world free from the threat of nuclear destruction. Stay tuned for more details on how to participate!

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  • Names and Remembrance

    Date - Early August (TBA)

    Names and Remembrance is a solemn gathering held as part of OREPA’s August Actions, honoring the lives lost to nuclear warfare. Each year, we come together to read the names of victims, reflect on the human cost of nuclear weapons, and reaffirm our commitment to peace and disarmament.

    Join us in this act of remembrance as we ensure that those affected are never forgotten and work toward a world without nuclear violence.

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  • Peace Lantern Ceremony

    Date - Early August (TBA)

    As part of OREPA’s August Actions, the Peace Lantern Ceremony is a powerful and reflective gathering where we honor the victims of nuclear warfare and commit to a future of peace. Participants will release handmade lanterns, symbolizing remembrance, hope, and our collective dedication to a world free from nuclear weapons.

    Join us for this moving ceremony as we stand together in solidarity and renew our commitment to peace and justice.

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