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Reparations: A Very Basic PrimerReparations: a process of repairing, healing and restoring a people injured because of their group identity and in violation of their fundamental human rights. In 2019, the House held a Hearing on H.R. 40, Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act. There was no vote but the hearing itself was historic. We take a look at what led up to this point. 
A Timeline Leading Up to The “Revitalization” of Barry FarmWith the deconstruction and rebuilding of Barry Farm under way, it is important to understand some of the key factors of this process, what led up to it and how it has been affecting the existing community. Here is a somewhat concise timeline of events to provide context and stay updated on the fast-changing neighborhood. 
Incompatible Allies: Black Lives Matter, March 4 Our Lives and the US Debate about Guns and Violence 
Initiative 77 & The Crisis of The Tipped Minimum Wage 
Does the news media tell the truth about you and your community? Are issues that you care about ignored all together? Join Grassroots DC for our introductory, How to Use the Media Before It Uses You Workshop: The Police State Edition. . . . → Read More: How To Use the Media Before It Uses You: The Police State Edition  )%  %categories-linked( Alternative Media, Justice System, Police Brutality  Grassroots DC, journalism, media literacy, police brutality, police misconduct, television news, workshop 
Grassroots DC will be screening the documentary Triggered: Street Harassment and Rape Culture in D.C.’s Ward 8. The #MeToo movement looks different . . . → Read More: #MeToo in D.C.’s Ward 8 )% %categories-linked( Art & Culture #MeToo, Collective Action for Safe Spaces, documentary, Reclaiming Our Bodies DC, Triggered 
DC-based organizations like Pan-African Community Action have ideas about how to deal with police brutality. Community control over the police is one. Described here by strategist, organizer and author Max Rameau. . . . → Read More: Community Control Over Police: A Proposition )% %categories-linked( Justice System, Police Brutality CCOP, Community Control Over Police, Max Rameau, police brutality 
Cross-Posted from DC Area Educators for Social Justice We invite you to endorse and participate in the D.C. Area Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools from February 5-9 to bring social justice issues into the classroom and empower students of color across the D.C. area. Sign up, download resources, and more: http://www.teachingforchange.org/black-lives-matter-week-action Teaching for Change, Center for Inspired Teaching, Washington Teachers’ Union, D.C. area educators, as well as community members are collaborating on D.C. Area Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools. This week of action builds on the momentum of the The National Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Our Schools campaign taking place in cities across the U.S. to promote a set of local and national demands focused on improving the school experience for students of color. In these times of emboldened racism and xenophobia, we must listen to and elevate the voices, experiences, and history of our fellow citizens and communities under attack. The thirteen guiding principles of the Black Lives Matter movement will be highlighted during this week of action as a means of challenging the insidious legacy of institutionalized racism and oppression that has plagued the United States since its founding. The Black Lives Matter movement is a powerful, non-violent peace movement that systematically examines injustices that exist in the intersections of race, class, and gender; including mass incarceration, poverty, non-affordable housing, income disparity, homophobia, unfair immigration laws, gender inequality, and poor access to healthcare. Each day will explore two to three of the Black Lives Matter movement thirteen guiding principles. In school, teachers across the district will implement Black Lives Matter Week of Action curriculum designed for pre-K through 12th grade classrooms. In the evening, there will be events for educators, students, stakeholders, and community members to actively engage in the movement. The goal of the Black Lives Matter Week of Action in Schools is to spark an ongoing movement of critical reflection and honest conversations in school communities for people of all ages to engage with critical issues of social justice. It is our duty as educators and community members to civically engage students and build their empathy, collaboration, and agency so they are able to thrive. Students must learn to examine, address, and grapple with issues of racism and discrimination that persist in their lives and communities. If you are interested in obtaining curricular resources, learning about the events and or exploring the different ways you can get involved visithttp://www.teachingforchange.org/black-lives-matter-week-action 4 COMMENTS SO FAR, CLICK HERE TO VIEW & RESPOND - ()% %categories-linked() Education Black Lives Matter, BLM-DC, public schools, Teaching for Change, Week of Action 
Guest Contributor: Black Lives Matter DC
“Martin Luther King Jr’s life’s work was the elevation, honoring, and defense of Black Lives. His tools included non-violent civil disobedience and direct action. Dr. King was part of a larger movement of women, and men, queer, and straight, young and old. This movement was built on a bold vision that was radical, principled, and uncompromising. The freedom fighters who believed in this vision were called impractical, rash, irrational, and naive. Their tactics were controversial. Some elders distanced themselves from what was then a new movement for change. Some of the older generation joined in. Our movement draws a direct line from the legacy of Dr. King. Unfortunately, Dr. King’s legacy has been clouded by efforts to soften, sanitize, and commercialize it. Impulses to remove Dr. King from the movement that elevated him must end. We resist efforts to reduce a long history marred with the blood of countless women and men into iconic images of men in suits behind pulpits. From here on, MLK weekend will be known as a time of national resistance to injustice. This MLK weekend we will walk in the legacy of Dr. King and the movement that raised him. We will #ReclaimMLK.” – Ferguson Action Three years ago, the #ReclaimMLK Week of Action was the first public event Black Lives Matter DC put on. Every year the week is phenomenal, touching hundreds of people and highlighting issues unique to Black DC communities. Kicking off each new year with a sense of purpose, focus, and a solid group of folks ready for strategic, principled, and organized resistance is amazing. This year will be no different and we hope to see you all there! In addition to coming out to enjoy the events (listed below and attached to this email), we are looking for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering please fill out this form as soon as possible. We would love your help collecting more items for the Silent Auction on Friday 1/19. If you or anyone you know wants to donate, please have them fill out this form. Lastly, critically important events like these cost money to put on. We are an all volunteer grassroots chapter and need your help to cover the costs associated with this week. We have been able to secure many in-kind and other donations through hard work and relationships we have built. However, we still need your support to cover what remains. Please donate generously here today and encourage your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc. to do the same! Your help is greatly appreciated. MLK Holiday DC Theme: Where do we go from here? Chaos or community? FACEBOOK EVENTS (full flyer attached): Blackout 2.0 Party #BlackJoySunday MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk, Parade, and Holiday Health Fair 2018 Theme: Where do we go from here? Chaos or Community. Revolutionary Mothering: Mothers Building Community After Loss Emotional Emancipation Circle Resisting Chaos Through Organized Resistance: A Direct Action Training Where do we go from here? Community Open House Fundraiser and Silent Auction for BLM DC and MLK Holiday DC Committee #J2018- Year Anniversary of the Inauguration. In Love and Solidarity, Black Lives Matter DC Text “KeepDC” to 91990 for alerts, updates, and urgent actions. )% %categories-linked( Communities, Justice System Black Lives Matter-DC, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Martin Luther King Peace Walk, Reclaim MLK, Week of Action |
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