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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 
“Ghost skin” is a term used by white supremacists to describe those who avoid overt display of their beliefs to blend into society and covertly advance white supremacist causes. In a 2006 FBI Intelligence Assessment, the FBI Counterterrorism Division provides an overview of white supremacist infiltration of law enforcement at every level. . . . → Read More: White Supremacy & the Police, A Love Affair  )%  %categories-linked( Justice System  PACA, Pan African Community Action, police, public education event, white supremacy 
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This moment is meant to divide immigrant communities into who is “deserving and undeserving,” it is meant to put the blame on parents of undocumented youth, it is meant to uphold the criminalization of Black and Brown immigrants who are disproportionately targeted by police, ICE and the criminal justice system. This moment is meant to break us, but we are resilient people and we will fight for a liberation that goes beyond documentation or any legislation. . . . → Read More: Many Languages One Voice Defends DACA and Beyond )% %categories-linked( Communities, Immigration DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Many Languages One Voice, MLOV 
Black August is almost over. What is Black August? I found the following at The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement: “Each year officially since 1979 we have used the month of August to focus on the oppressive treatment of our brothers and sisters disappeared inside the state-run gulags and concentration camps America calls prisons. It is during this time that we concentrate our efforts to free our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts, and all other captive family and friends who have been held in isolation for decade after decade beyond their original sentence. Many of these individuals are held in the sensory deprivation and mind control units called Security Housing Units (S.H.U. Program), without even the most basic of human rights.” – Shaka At-Thinnin Black August Organizing Committee from “THE ROOTS OF BLACK AUGUST” If you haven’t made it to any events yet this month, here’s your opportunity to make it to one final event. 2 COMMENTS SO FAR, CLICK HERE TO VIEW & RESPOND - ()% %categories-linked() Art & Culture, Justice System Black August, Malachi Byrd, Pan African Community Action, Thomas Ruffin 
A quick search revealed no reports from local television news of last weeks events in Charlottesville or the solidarity marches that followed. Fortunately, the District also has reporters who routinely imbed with the activists and organizers at these events. Here is reporting from two of them. . . . → Read More: Charlottesville and It’s Aftermath: D.C. Alternative News Round Up )% %categories-linked( Justice System Charlottesville, DC Independent Media Center, DC Media Group, John Zangas, solidarity march, Unite the Right |
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