Iowa Coalition for Collective Change

Mission: To support organizations that serve marginalized populations experiencing violence through education, research, & systems advocacy.

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

TW: mention of lynching and death

Our statement on the recent release of Cody Johnson, who played a role in the lynching of Michael Williams in 2020.

[DSM Black Liberation Movement @DesMoinesBLM]

TW for mention of lynching.

Michael’s family wishes for a memorial to be placed in Grinnell to honor him. Help us contact Grinnell City Council to make it happen!

[DSM Black Liberation Movement @DesMoinesBLM]

Join us in Grinnell this Saturday as we hold space in honor of Michael Williams’ 46th birthday. 🧡 #SayHisName

[Zachary Oren Smith @ZacharyOS]

In 2020, the body of Michael Williams, a 44-year-old black man, was found burning in a ditch in Jasper County.

Today is the sentencing of Cody Johnson, the last charged in relation to the case. I’ll be in the room for @IowaPublicRadio.

Pictured: Williams with his mom. (1/7)

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

It has been almost 2 years since Michael Williams was lynched in Grinnell, Iowa.

Another trial for this case is scheduled for August 29th at 11:15am at the Poweshiek Courthouse in Montezuma. Please show up & support the family. #JusticeForMichaelWilliams
https://t.co/gdabd4hzsU

[Disability Caucus - Iowa Democratic Party @DisabilityC_IA]

Great speaker series on Reproductive Freedom with @ic3dsm Luana Nelson-Brown @Lindsay4Iowa @JKonfrst Big takeaways: Reproductive Justice Inclusive framing, people are "morally capable" of making decisions, and talk to your neighbors. #ReproductiveJustice

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

#iccc10in10

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Send any accommodation requests to Allie ([email protected]) or Alex ([email protected])

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Join us July 11th for a trauma-informed, healing-focused art event. We'll have plenty of supplies, prompts, and community resources available for all ages, so bring your friends and family! We can't wait to see all the wonderful things you create!

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

🚨New blog Post alert!🚨
Wondering what the "Back the Blue" bill entails and how it will impact advocates in Iowa? Allie breaks down SF 342 and its potential impact on future advocacy, protests, and marginalized communities.
Check it out 👉👉👉https://t.co/nG7Yscpx5Q

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Our summer intern, Allie, is working on a policy deep-dive blog series to explore various bills proposed in the last legislative cycle. Check out her first post on SF 224 and other anti-trans bills that were proposed this session.
https://t.co/qV2GLnt2IJ

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

The House and Senate must act immediately to ensure that victim-serving programs continue to be funded under the Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) in 2021. Contact Congress today and tell them not to let the Crime Victim Fund go off a cliff! #Crisis4Victims #VocaFix

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

🚨 Black Iowa is facing a state of emergency. Here are our key recommendations for Black Iowans. 🖤 Please share widely & use #BlackEmergencyIA . 🧾 View CC video of full declaration on our FB/Youtube or read it on @DesMoinesBLM . 👀 Stay tuned & take care of each other!

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Tonight! This fight is a long haul, take the time to take care of yourself. Sign up at https//rn.gy/nnlrls

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Customizable Trainings are for organizations looking to increase their knowledge and enact change centered around advocacy, anti-racism and anti-oppression work. For more information, visit: https://t.co/XGis5fJIge

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

If you and your organization are passionate about anti-oppression and advocacy work, join ICCC to create a coalition of organizations that support our community. For more information, visit: https://t.co/XGis5fJIge

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

Technical Assistance can prompt organizational growth through training, resources, and policy development. We will make a customized plan for your organization! For more information, visit: https://t.co/XGis5fJIge

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

If you would like to support with a monetary donation, please visit: https://t.co/RI4TbJWwmI. All funds will be going towards Cedar Rapids disaster relief.

[Iowa Coalition for Collective Change @ic3dsm]

ICCC wants to remind the community of the opportunities we provide to create a community free of violence and oppression. Becoming an individual member opens the door for resources, trainings, and community involvement. Visit: https://t.co/Xpyc7xtoSS