
Racial Justice
Tyre Nichols Should Be Alive
Please read Indivisible’s statement on the tragic death of Tyre Nichols.
Hochul appoints Conservative Chief Judge
We want to share with you State Senator Rivera’s statement regarding Governor Hochul’s nomination of Hector LaSalle to be New York State’s next Chief Judge. We share the Senator’s concerns and encourage you to express your opinion by calling Governor Hochul before it’s too late. Please call the Governor at 1-518-474-8390.Please also contact other elected officials (contact…
Slavery in America? Still?
You may think Lincoln abolished slavery, but the 13th amendment has a loophole, through which slave labor continues in many parts of our country to this day. “13th” is a thought provoking documentary about the criminalization of African-Americans and it’s economic, moral, and social ramifications. https://youtu.be/krfcq5pF8u8
Racially Charged: America’s Misdemeanor Problem
This important documentary reveals the ways in which the misdemeanor system has led to the incarceration and deaths of countless people of color, in the United States. George Floyd and Eric Garner are among those lost. 13 million (or 80%) of all criminal cases are misdemeanors. This is the story of how crime is racialized.…
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Racism and Our Families’ Health: Connecting the Dots… Racism and Mental Health
Save the Date! Racism and Our Families’ Health: Connecting the Dots… Racism and Mental Health July 23rd, 2021 from 10am-12:15pm Virtual Town Hall Organized by the Bronx Health REACH, endorsed by the Bronx People’s Platform and NWBCC The Bronx was the hardest hit by the pandemic and ranks 62 out of 62 counties in NY…
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Bystander Intervention Training
In response to the hate crimes and harassment of Asian Americans that has been on the increase since our former president gave Covid 19 various xenophobic monikers, Asian Americans Advancing Justice is offering free online training in safe bystander intervention in April and May. They are offering other free online training as well, such as…