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Join Reclaiming Our Bodies DC on November 9, 2017 for a screening of the film Triggered: Street Harassment and Rape Culture in D.C.’s Ward 8, which documents the August 23 Speakout Against Street Harassment. . . . → Read More: Triggered: Street Harassment and Rape Culture In D.C.’s Ward 8  Comments are closed  Communities, Justice System  After the Speakout, film screening, Panel Discussion, rape culture, Reclaiming Our Bodies DC, street harassment, Triggered 
After a two-year effort by District residents who want the city to use violence prevention rather than aggressive policing methods like Stop and Frisk, the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act (or NEAR Act) was passed. If the NEAR Act is to succeed in giving communities control over how they are policed, community members must understand it. . . . → Read More: The NEAR Act and the Future of Policing in the District of Columbia 
Cross-Posted from Sociable Susan Written by Susan Majek The community of social activists of the Washington, DC Metropolitan area organizes a panel discussion about the significance of the ongoing Burkina Faso Revolution characterized by the modern day African youth movement. The new phase of the Burkinabe Revolution, nurtured and fueled with Thomas Sankara’s Spirit and Energy, coined “Compaore Must Go Movement” ended the 27 year rule of President Blaise Compaore on October 31, 2014. The former president of Burkina Faso sought to change the Constitution to extend his time in power. The people of Burkina took to the streets and took their destiny in their hands against a western-backed leader. The conference will analyze the insurgency, contingencies, development, and impact of the “Compaore Must Go Movement” on panafricanism, on Africa and on the world. The conference will also critically discuss the repercussion of the Burkina Faso people movement and power on other African countries namely Benin, Burundi, Congo Brazzaville, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda. The respective leaders of these countries, after more than a decade of rule, plan to maintain themselves in power through constitutional changes. Prior to the discussion, the conference will feature a powerhouse of the Burkinabe Revolution, Hip Hop Singer and founding member of Le Balai Citoyen (Civic Broom), Smockey. He will give a 10 minute phone recount of the popular uprising that put an end to Compaore’s rule. The Conference is organized and endorsed by Revival of Panafricanism Forum, Friends of the Congo, All-African Revolutionary Party, Le Balai Citoyen-USA, Mouvement du Peuple pour le Progres-USA, Institute for Policy Studies, Socialist Workers Party, Answer Coalition, Party for Socialism and Liberation. Susan Majek is a freelance writer & journalist who has worked with various media houses, covering many events & personalities. She has written for Glory International Magazine, The Women’s International Perspective website (The WIP), Africa News and several newspapers. She also covers events for corporate organizations/individuals. Comments are closed International Issues Blaise Compmaore, Burkina Faso, Panel Discussion, revolution in Burkina Faso, Susan Majek 
Cross-posted on behalf of the Fair Budget Coalition The story behind a successful advocacy campaign is not all gold and glory. Come hear about the innovative strategies, the trials and the errors that taught panelists what works to make an advocacy campaign successful. Panelists will tell the stories of what they did to move stubborn Councilmembers, to raise the profile of their issue, to change public perceptions, and to ultimately win. We will also explore how these successful advocates tried to stay accountable to DC communities who were impacted by their legislative and budget policies. The panelists will share what worked (or didn’t) and what we can learn so that we do better as we continue our advocacy into the future. Join us for a panel discussion on: How We Win: Lessons from Successful Campaigns Friday, April 25th 10:00am-12:00pm At the Shaw Library 1630 7th St NW Featured Panelists Mike Wilson, Respect DC, Minimum Wage Campaign Elizabeth Falcon, CNHED, Housing for All Campaign Nikki Lewis, DC Jobs with Justice, Paid Sick Days Campaign Naomi Iser, Employment Justice Center Samantha Davis, So Others Might Eat And more TBA… RSVP HERE or call Janelle at 202-986-9580 Sponsored by the Fair Budget Coalition and the Service to Justice Conference Planning Committee Comments are closed Issues advocacy, campaigns, CNHED, DC Jobs with Justice, Fair Budget Coalition, How We Win, Panel Discussion, Respect DC, Service to Justice Conference, So Others Might Eat 
On February 18, a panel discussion on the critical implications of “urban renewal” in DC communities took place at American University. The first speaker was Johanna Bockman. An Associate Professor of Sociology and Global Affairs at George Mason University, Bockman also runs the blog Sociology in My Neighborhood: DC Ward Six. In the video below, she gives a brief history of gentrification, dissecting it along the way. Worth taking a listen, even as you do other things. Shout out to Sophia YoshiMi and Luis Enrique Salazar for putting together what was an amazing panel discussion and posting the video. Watch this space for more video from the Confronting Gentrification Panel Discussion. Comments are closed Gentrification American University, Confronting Gentrification, gentrification, Johanna Bockman, Panel Discussion |
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