Register Now! Our Shared Struggled – Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence Speaker Series
Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence Speaker Series Developed in collaboration with Pastor Michael McBride and Sherrie Deans of Live Free USA, the Speaker Series will bring together some of the biggest names in culture, art, sports, and activism. Through panel discussions, performance, and collective healing practices, the six-part series [...]
Gov. Whitmer Takes Action on Gun Violence with Universal Background Checks and Safe Storage Requirements
Gov. Whitmer Signs Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills Hour Detroit - Christina Clark April 13, 2023 The bills were signed Thursday morning and will establish universal background checks and safe storage requirements. On Thursday morning, after work with Michigan Legislature, community groups, law enforcement, students and parents, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer [...]
Live Free Honors the Life and Legacy of Harry Belafonte
“As an artist, entertainer, organizer, truth teller and freedom fighter, Harry Belafonte dedicated his life and career to the pursuit of social justice and equality, creating and epitomizing the blueprint for how art and activism can and must intersect to create meaningful, actionable change. LIVE FREE is deeply saddened to [...]
Governor Calls for Resignations After Oklahoma officials Caught on Tape Talking About Killing Reporters and Lamenting They Can No Longer Lynch Black People GalleryGovernor Calls for Resignations After Oklahoma officials Caught on Tape Talking About Killing Reporters and Lamenting They Can No Longer Lynch Black People
Governor Calls for Resignations After Oklahoma officials Caught on Tape Talking About Killing Reporters and Lamenting They Can No Longer Lynch Black People
Oklahoma county leaders caught on audio talking about killing reporters, complaining they can no longer lynch Black people NBC News - Corky Siemaszko April 17, 2023 “I am both appalled and disheartened to hear of the horrid comments made by officials in McCurtain County,” Gov. Kevin Stitt said. The governor [...]
Tennessee Mayors Call for Action on Gun Violence: Recommendations for Policy Change
Tennessee mayors call for leaders to enact policy actions to reduce gun violence New Channel 5 - Kelly Broderick April 19, 2023 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Mayors of Nashville, Knoxville, Shelby County and Chattanooga have come together to write a letter to state leaders calling for a reduction [...]
Antioch Mayor Takes Stand Against Racist Police Texts in Special City Council Meeting
Antioch mayor furious over officers' alleged racist texts: 'I'm not sweeping it under the rug' ABC 7 - Staff April 13, 2023 ANTIOCH, Calif. -- Tensions flared at a special city council meeting in Northern California after racist and homophobic text exchanges among police officers were revealed following a federal [...]
Reducing Gun Violence in America’s Cities: Why Community Violence Intervention Programs Demand Funding
There's a Proven Way to Reduce Gun Violence in America's Cities. We Just Need to Fund It TIME - EDDIE BOCANEGRA, ERICA FORD AND MIKE MCBRIDE More than 141 people were shot in our hometowns of Oakland, Chicago, and New York City over the July 4th weekend. The shooting victims [...]
Discover How Community Violence Intervention is Changing the Game in Combating Violent Crime
What's community violence intervention? DOJ pitches plan after awarding $100M in grants. USA Today - Grace Hauck February 16, 2023 Federal officials, community leaders and researchers are gathering in St. Louis this week to discuss a key component of the Justice Department's plan to combat violence in the U.S: [...]
Us Police Killings Reach Record High in 2022: Mapping Police Violence Report
‘It never stops’: killings by US police reach record high in 2022 The Guardian - Sam Levin Law enforcement killed at least 1,176 people or about 100 people a month last year, making it the deadliest for police violence Police across the country killed an average of more than [...]
Florida Bill Aims to Criminalize Filming Police Actions, Further Oppressing Communities of Color
Florida bill to criminalize filming police actions is yet another anti-Black move | Opinion Miami Herald - Francesca Menes April 10, 2023 State lawmakers are pushing witness intimidation legislation (Senate Bill 1126 and House Bill 1539) that purports to protect police officers. But these bills really are a not-so-veiled attack [...]
