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USHRN Statement on the State of Emergency of Anti-Trans Hate Violence
These numbers are likely on the conservative end as they are only the reported cases. When we include Mya Hall, a Black trans woman who was killed by the NSA, the number jumps up to 19 killings. Over half of the transgender women killed are under the age of 30 years old.
Urgent Action Fund
Urgent Action Fund partners with women’s movements worldwide to support women’s human rights defenders striving to create cultures of justice, equality and peace.
Brooklyn Community Foundation
Brooklyn Community Foundation is on a mission to spark lasting social change, mobilizing people, capital and expertise for a fair and just Brooklyn. Our Vision A fair and just Brooklyn, built on dignity and respect, where all residents have [...]
California bans grand juries in fatal shootings by police
By Tracey Kaplan, San Joe Mercury News 08/11/2015 Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday making California the first state in the nation to ban the use of grand juries to decide whether police officers should face criminal charges when they [...]
A Ferguson Syllabus: Reading a Movement
by Darnell Moore. Here are some essential readings from several astute activists, journalists and writers that have inspired, angered and challenged readers everywhere this past year. While this is in no way an exhaustive list, the following offers insider and outsider views of Ferguson, pushing all of us to consider the radical spirit and collective beauty illuminated in mass mobilized protests.
Black Panther cub on new era of civil action
by Malkia Cyril. Like many thousands of black activists, I waded through the multicultural waters of the last 20 years. Even as black organisers and activists actively built a solidarity movement with other communities of colour, anti-blackness prevailed without an organised counter. Until now.
Protestor Progress
Protestor Progress tracks movement victories that have happened to date as a testament to the power of protest to change the systems and institutions that perpetuate police violence in our communities.
Movement for Black Lives National Convening
These resources will help provide travel scholarships to hundreds of Black activists and leaders, support lodging and food for our anticipated 900 – 1,000 attendees, and build on-going efforts for local change and campaigns.