GrassrootsDC

DC nonprofit providing media coverage for local and progressive causes. The power of the press in the hands of the people. #PeoplesPress #GRDC

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

Which president do you think was the worst for Black people? https://t.co/9y2SBVsE5T

[Stop Police Terror Project DC @StopCopTerrorDC]

The mayor clearly doesn't plan to defend DC so we're gonna have to

[Talia Jane @taliaotg]

Early this morning, an autonomous group of New Yorkers reclaimed an F train car, replacing ads with signage reading “A MAN WAS LYNCHED HERE” and Jordan Neely’s name, as a jury deliberates over whether to convict Daniel Penny, Neely’s killer, with his death last May.

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

We at Grassroots DC reaffirm our commitment to community power through grassroots storytelling.

In the face of the changes soon to come, we will utilize our First Amendment rights to uplift stories that need telling, stories that need to be heard, actions that need to be taken.

[ACLU of the District of Columbia @ACLU_DC]

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day from the ACLU-D.C. 🖤

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

Councilmember Trayon White's bribery charges have sparked concern for residents in Ward 8 and the council's response has many wondering if they will be left without proper representation. Read full article online at https://t.co/YrWQkzH2PE. Link in bio.

#dc #trayon #dccouncil

[Black Lives Matter DC @DMVBlackLives]

DC police discuss bodycam footage of deadly officer-involved shooting
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith discussed the release of bodycam footage that shows the moment officers opened fire on Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter for the city.

https://t.co/ELXQBXkHaC

[Harriet’s Dreams @HarrietsDreams]

Yesterday, Justin family and attorney requested the full 19-minute video be released. The city agreed, stating to release the footage with only faces redacted in 1 to 2 days.The family never feared the truth in the video—they feared the police and media manipulating the narrative

[Harriet’s Dreams @HarrietsDreams]

📣 Ward 8, we need to act NOW.

Our community is at a crossroads. Join us on Sept. 9th at 7pm for a crucial discussion on the criminal legal system & policies impacting #DC #Ward8. Share your voice & connect with others dedicated to defending our future.

https://t.co/EYBxgnPYYv

[DC Justice Lab @DCJusticeLab]

🚨 A recent national survey by Safer Cities polled 2,400 registered voters and revealed overwhelming support for community violence intervention programs. The public is calling for action—let’s push for a #SafeAndFreeDC and stronger communities! Read more: https://t.co/Bvy6aBaNFa

[PeaceforDC @PeaceforDC]

Has firearms use in homicides changed, and what does it mean for predicting future violence”? MOREOVER, have there “been forces at work that would explain the decline in firearm harm”? SWIPE TO SEE RESEARCHER’S FINDINGS.

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

This July 4th, we reflect... Deadly Exchange: What does Israel have to do with MPD?
written by angel thompson
art by @joshrosedc
Read more on our website! 🍉 Link in bio!

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

New Video!
Katrina Carter, founder of Incapable Bondage, shares her mental health journey in the wake of an attack. Carter offers support for those who have experienced trauma in discovering their triggers and strategies to work though them.
more @ link in bio

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

New Video!
Artecka Brown explains how she started her organization Christopher Brown Heartbeats. Brown lost her son, Christopher, to gun violence and is now a pillar of her community and a resource for those who have been effected by gun violence.
more @ link in bio

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

New Video!
Charnel Chaney and Kathrine Russell share their inspiration to create the Healing Outlet app. Chaney and Russell both have experience working in communities affected by gun violence & hope that their app can help bring resources from across the DMV together. #healing

[GrassrootsDC @Grassroots_DC]

New Article @ Link in bio!
When a young black man in Washington, D.C., lost his life to violence, Charnal Chaney felt the tragedy was preventable. “We had two government agencies in that neighborhood, over a billion dollars in resources. I feel like he should still be here.”

[April Goggans @agoggans]

Serious questions for the @recallallen campaign:

Do you believe Black lives in Ward 6 matter?

Why don’t you guys have a table at public housing complexes, affordable, housing units in Ward 6?

Do you think the racial disparities in housing, wealth, education, poverty, health, access to healthy and affordable food,etc, have a role in “crime” and violence in Ward 6?

[MXGM - DC Chapter 🐉🦍 @MXGM_DC]

The @councilofdc can call for civility and “coming together” — but the passing of the Secure DC omnibus crime bill is not civil. It is an explicit violent attack on Black DC.

They chose to support it. They voted for it. They can keep their closing statements about civility.

[Defund MPD @Defund_MPD]

But we must remember the #UsNotCrimnibus movement is strong!

Together we removed or mitigated many of the most harmful parts of #SecureDC, incl:
- pretrial detention
- DNA collection
- felony theft
- anti-mask ban
- police transparency & accountability
- police violence
- & more

[Stop Police Terror Project DC @StopCopTerrorDC]

@trayonwhite @CMRobertWhiteDC @CMLewisGeorgeW4 The amendment to restrict drug free zones unfortunately fails, we look forward to the lawsuits we guess.