Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊 Wishing our communities strength, wisdom, and prosperity in the Year of the Snake. May this year bring transformation, resilience, and success for all. 🐍✨ #LunarNewYear#YearOfTheSnake#AllianceForBoysAndMenOfColor
THREAD: This month, the @CatalystCali Racial & Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board released its latest report, revealing alarming racial disparities in policing. Communities of color and youth with disabilities continue to face disproportionate harm. Let’s break it down. ⬇️
We shipped our latest newsletter this morning. If you're interested to hear about the work we are doing across California to build community power and dismantle racist and unjust systems, you can sign up here: https://t.co/3JUviZwxDx
@AllianceforBMOC just shared our September newsletter, detailing how we are continuing to build up a resilient organization ahead of what's to come.
https://t.co/mDPN7aDWZX
This story makes clear some lawmakers are putting their electoral prospects (and fear of facing the brunt of law enforcement lobbyists coming for them) in front of the safety of students in our schools.
https://t.co/jSffOgypUp via @jennarpetersonn
Our @EricAngelo_MS will speak @blackmenbuildLA next Sat in LA!
Every strong community starts with strong relationships. Free event open to all ages of Black boys & men.
RSVP @ https://t.co/1EHg9u6cf9
🗓️ Sat, Sept 14th
⏰3p - 7p
📍The Center for Black Power - 3423 W 43rd Pl
Racial data is more than just numbers – it tells the real story of who has resources and proper representation. But the categories we use today are flawed, often erasing entire communities. Discover why accurate race data is critical for equity. https://t.co/r0Z88He1FF
The data is clear: when law enforcement is required to come onto campus, those that they choose to arrest are disproportionately people w/disabilities & students of color.
It's time to sign AB 2441 to protect students & teachers.
https://t.co/iWM8T02ZdV via @jennarpetersonn
Closing California state prisons is a key underutilized tool that can provide the funds needed to offset cuts to vital safety net and health programs. #CloseCAPrisons
In numerous states, foster care youth entitled to survivor and disability benefits find state agencies claiming these benefits without notifying the child or relatives. Erin Moriarty talks with young people who were denied tens of thousands of dollars. https://t.co/n0nXwMJAX5
It was a thrill and honor to have a #BanishedMen book panel at #PSA2024 with these amazing scholar-activists. Thank you @its_Serrano @Mirian_M_Aranda @glopezoroz 🙏 It's awesome to be in conversation w you.
Get the book FREE/Open source! https://t.co/BzS9xtgU6U
Have you listened to our podcast, #LetsEndDV? We'd love to know your thoughts! Fill out this quick survey to let us know if you felt inspired, learned something new, or are ready to take action! https://t.co/wgdVcT2zpB
Newly released analysis of law enforcement stop data in California (2022) continue to show wide racial disparity in how stops & enforcement is applied.
Black students were much more likely (20%) to be handcuffed than any other racial or ethnic group.
https://t.co/lATQ6clCZ7
Join @BlueShieldFound, @cpedvcoalition, @WithoutViolence, @CrdvNetwork, and @Valor_US_ for a virtual dialogue on preventing domestic violence and supporting survivors of color.
🗓️ Friday, 10/20, 9:30am-11am PT
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/hfdzZ42BBo