MORGANTOWN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
The next regular meeting should be Thursday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. You can get contact information for the commission, including information on filing complaint forms here. You can get copies of the agendas and minutes for the commission meetings here. You can find a calendar of annual human rights observances here. Observances for the current month are included in this website here.
Vacancies on Human Rights Commission. There are currently three vacancies on the commission. According to the City of Morgantown’s website, “Appointments of to the Commission are made by City Council, and all must be residents of the City. All seats are non-ward specific.” Information on applying for the commission is available here.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS of morgantown / monongalia County (LWV-MM)
Thanks to Susan Nelson, the new secretary of the LWV-MM, for this report:
The Morgantown-Monongalia County League of Women Voters held their annual meeting on May 21, 2025. The guest speaker for the evening was Professor John E. Taylor, JD, PhD from the WVU College of Law. The topic of the presentation was “A Republic, If You Can Keep It.” The discussion focused on protecting Constitutional rights, why we need to watch closely what the equal branches of government are protecting or violating The Constitution and the importance of staying engaged, speaking up and showing up to protect our Constitutional Republic.
The proposed program priorities for the LWV-United States and the LWV-MM are reaffirmed including the following:
Voting and Democracy: We remain focused on protecting the rights of every citizen and to continue to encourage informed participation in our government.
Social Justice: LWV is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in principle and in practice.
Environmental Protection: Climate crisis must be addressed and near-term responses to the rapidly changing crisis are essential for the health and safety of all West Virginians and the planet Earth.
LWVUS Unite and Rise 8.5 initiative is a multifaceted approach to addressing the constitutional crisis we are currently experiencing. Find out more at https://www.lwv.org/uniteandrise . You do not have to be a member of LWV to view the priorities of this initiative. We encourage everyone to join us in the fight!
The next monthly board meeting will be via zoom on Juneteenth, Thursday June 19 at 6:30pm. We encourage all members to participate in the monthly meetings!
The League of Women Voters is a constituent member of West Virginia Women Vote (WVWV) and a member of the CCSJ.
The LWV of Morgantown-Monongalia County invites everyone to subscribe to LWV-MM's Substack. A subscription gets you automatic updates. And it's free.
Follow this group on Facebook and contact them by email at lwvmorgantown@gmail.com. Interested in joining the League of Women Voters? Join online.
GREATER MORGANTOWN INTERFAITH ASSOCIATION (GMIA)
You can follow GMIA on Facebook or on the web. Their email address is faulkeseve@gmail.com.
MORGANTOWN NOW CHAPTER
Follow the group on Facebook or their website.
Meetings are usually the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Monongalia Friends Meeting, 648 E. Brockway, Morgantown.
Email this group at morgantownnow@gmail.com.
Morgantown-Kingwood Branch of the NAACP
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Contact the NAACP at 3241naacp@gmail.com for more information and to learn how to participate.
The branch has a Readings on Race and Rights group and does its work with a variety of committees, including Education, Political Action, Legal Redress, Criminal Justice, and Health.
Follow the NAACP on Facebook.
We appreciate the fact that the Branch shares the CCSJ Update with its membership.
Morgantown Civilian Police Review Advisory Board Needs One Member
The City of Morgantown is currently accepting applications for one vacancy on the Board, and you can get a link to the application and more information by going here. “The Board shall consist of nine members appointed by the City Council. Each member shall be a resident of the city or an active member of an organization that works within the city to promote purposes consistent with the purpose of the Board.”
The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Morgantown Public Safety Building conference room. For links to agendas and minutes of past meetings, go here.
MORGANTOWN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN-MENNONITE
Sunday services are held at 10:30 a.m. in person and via Zoom with the link available here. Everyone is welcome.
On Sunday, June 15, Morgantown Church of the Brethren will celebrate the switching on of their solar panels with an outdoor service of blessing at 10:30 a.m. and a picnic at Wiles Hill Park afterwards. All are invited to both.
The church has a Blessings Box outside the church at 464 Virginia Avenue, Morgantown, where you can drop off extra food you may have or take some if you need it, or swap food. Feminine hygiene products are also welcome.
Follow them at their website or on Facebook. The church is a member of the CCSJ.
monongAlia Friends
First Day meetings are at 11:00 a.m. at 648 E. Brockway, Morgantown. Contact them at monquakers@gmail.com.
Monongalia Friends Meeting is a member organization of CCSJ.
Fairmont PFLAG
Information is available here and on their Facebook page.
There are many events listed on the Facebook page.
Fairmont Pride
Their webpage is here and their Facebook page is here.
“Fairmont Pride and Main Street Fairmont are excited to cohost the 2025 Hometown Market and Pride Block Party, sponsored by Fairmont Pride (formerly PFLAG Fairmont) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! Vendors, music, games, and entertainment for the whole (chosen) family! Join us that evening for our annual afterparty!” Fairmont Green Space, Adams and Monroe Street.
“During our Hometown Market & Fairmont Pride Block Party event this year, we are hosting a new segment where we are asking state and local LGBTQ+ community leaders and allies to speak.”
DISMANTLING RACISM TOGETHER
There is currently no information concerning their next meeting.
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
WEST VIRGINIA COALITION FOR TRUTH IN HISTORY
The Coalition was very active during the legislative session, including, after the session, publishing an op ed in the Charleston Gazette and a letter to the editor in the Dominion Post about its issues. See our Legislature Updates/Alerts page for information on issues of concern. Send your email address to ccsjwv@gmail.com, and we will pass on your information to the coalition’s leadership.
For more information about the group please go to their website or Facebook or email dismantlingracismtogether@gmail.com or contact rebeccarodd@yahoo.com.
MORGANTOWN PRIDE
“We are having our annual Morgantown Pride Block Party on June 14th from 12-5PM at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater (185 Garrett St, Morgantown, WV 26501). We will have live entertainment, vendors, raffles, and more! Currently, we are looking for volunteers, donations for our raffle, vendors, and sponsors. I’ve attached links below for anyone interested in signing up or getting involved. As always, this event is open to the public, and we welcome all ages to participate in Morgantown's Pride!”
Links: Volunteers, Raffle, Vendor or Sponsorship.
For information on this group and descriptions of Board positions, go to their Facebook page or their website. The Facebook page is very active so check it regularly for updates and more events. Morgantown Pride also has an Instagram page here.
Raising Trans Kids Community Group
The Raising Trans Kids community group is for West Virginia parents, guardians, and families who are raising transgender or gender diverse kids (of any age), or have kids who might be transgender or gender diverse. Follow Morgantown Pride on Facebook.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting for the first time or to get more information can email raisingtranskids@gmail.com.
Project Rainbow
Project Rainbow provides shelter and support services to vulnerable young folks in the LGBT community who come from all across WV. They need our support. Follow this group on Facebook. The Facebook has an “ informational video about harm reduction starring a member of our Board of Directors, Iris. We are so proud of the work they are doing at Women's Health Center of West Virginia and grateful they're willing to lend some of their expertise to us at Project Rainbow.
“As always, we strive to operate our low-barrier shelter from a harm reduction framework to ensure that we are supporting our most vulnerable and underserved community members.”
Scotts Run
Community sing: This group usually meets the last Monday of the month.
MONONGALIA COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER (MCCAC)
Follow this group at its website or on Facebook. According to its January newsletter, in 2024 MCCAC provided services to 945 clients, educated 1,476 community members on vital issues surrounding child safety, conducted 223 forensic interviews, facilitated 953 therapy sessions, and provided 5,326 advocacy services.
The MCCAC is also launching its “Build the Bounce” campaign to raise $100,000 in 2025 to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. Two events have been announced. Note that you don't have to dress in theme to attend the Roaring '20s Girls Night Out. "Your presence is what really matters."
Morgantown Mutual Aid
Follow this group on Facebook. We are happy to be coordinating more with this group now.
We are happy to be coordinating more with this group now.
Siegrid Tuttle announces that “We are launching a study and struggle reading group about feminist anti-carceral organizing in the 1970s. People can email siegridtuttle@gmail.com or Sophie at sophiejslaughter@gmail.com to get involved.
“We are also launching an interfaith zine, focused on social justice movements in Appalachia. Our first issue focuses on visionary organizing, imagining a better world, and spiritual practices. People can email Siegrid or fill out this jot form to get involved."
Morgantown events
Our place - LGBTQ+ event
"Come together in real time! Talk, eat, dance, hang, play games in a SAFE SPACE for all LGBTQ+ people. Every third Wednesday of the month. 6PM-10PM April 16th, May 21st , June 25, July 25. Co-op at 131 Pleasant St in Morgantown, 18+.
