by Communications Team | Sep 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, Whenever this email reaches you, it is my hope that you’ll join me for 26 seconds of silence in honor of Breonna Taylor. (26-second pause) Breonna was only 26 years old when she was killed by Louisville Metro Police. She had so much more life to live....
by Communications Team | Sep 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, At a time when so many of our progressive values are at stake, it’s hard to process the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who was affectionately known as “The Notorious RBG” by many. She was a true progressive champion, having...
by Communications Team | Sep 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, I hope this message finds you well. It’s been another active week across New York State as thousands rally for education and civil rights. There was much love and solidarity among activists this Labor Day weekend, from Citizen Action members and...
by Communications Team | Sep 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, The death of yet another Black person at the hands of police has sparked national outrage. Daniel Prude was experiencing a mental health crisis when he was suffocated by Rochester police back in March. Police body cam footage of the heartbreaking...
by Communications Team | Sep 2, 2020 | Press Releases, Uncategorized
ALBANY, NY (September 2, 2020) — Last week, the New York State budget office informed school districts statewide that it was temporarily withholding 20 percent of the State’s payments. This week, school districts across the state, including Albany and...
by Communications Team | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, As always, I hope this email finds you well. This week has been another heavy one. The shooting of Jacob Blake by police has added to the burning flames of tension on our streets and in the hearts of many. The constant violence at a time when so many...
by Communications Team | Aug 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, As always, I hope this email finds you and your loved ones in good health. The workshops I’ve participated in this week have got me thinking a lot about “power,” and what it can achieve. I thought about my relationship with the justice system, and how...
by Communications Team | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dear Activist, As always, I hope you, your loved ones and community are safe and well. I’ve been a student of Strategy College for the past few weeks, which is a political education series facilitated by the Grassroots Policy Project and People’s Action. This week,...
by Communications Team | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
This month is Black August, a time for all people to commemorate the fight for freedom and justice in America. During the month, we honor our thought-leaders and action-takers, and all those who sacrificed their life and freedom to liberate the Black mind. I say...
