Join us for an engaging Book Talk & Community Talk featuring Rahiel Tesfamariam in conversation with Pastor Michael McBride and Rev. Dr. Jackie Thompson. They will discuss Rahiel's newly released book, "Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power." This compelling conversation will be followed by a Q&A Talk Back session, providing an opportunity for community interaction and deeper dialogue. [...]
Live Free Family Check-in: Father’s Day Edition! Date: June 13th Time: [4PM PST/ 7PM EST] On ZOOM | Register Now! This special edition is dedicated to honoring fathers who have been affected by gun violence and incarceration, in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Month. We're honored to have powerful voices and change-makers joining us: Phil Agnew - Activist and [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! Meet Stephanie Reed: Community Champion, Ordained Elder, and "Hood" Preacher with a heart for the streets. With over 30 years of service in her community and church, Stephanie's passion lies in helping the lost find their way and advocating for justice in both the streets and the [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! Oresa Napper Williams is a passionate advocate for social justice and community empowerment. As the Executive Director of Not Another Child, she tirelessly works to combat gun violence and support families impacted by its devastating effects. With a background in social work and a deep commitment to [...]
Register Now for a special Mother's Day Edition of the Live Free Family Check-in! May 9th, at 4pm PST / 7pm EST, we're coming together to honor the strength and resilience of mothers who have endured the unimaginable loss of their children to gun violence, police violence and incarceration. In this powerful public discussion, we'll share stories, offer support, and uplift [...]
Register now for the the Decarceration Fellowship LaunchCOMMUNITY EVENTThursday, May 23, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CT Register now for the launch and graduation of our fellows and show your support for these organizers doing great work in their communities.
JOIN NOW Join us for a dynamic public discussion on community violence intervention programs! Featuring insightful perspectives from Toni McNeil, Dujuan Kennedy, Dr. Antonio Cediel, and Dr. Chico Tillman, this event promises to shed light on crucial solutions for safer communities. But wait, there's more! We're thrilled to announce that one of the most influential voices in community violence intervention, Erica [...]
Angela Davis is a political activist, author, and professor. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1944. Angela experienced racism at a very young age. Birmingham was one of the most segregated cities in the country. Her neighborhood was nicknamed “Dynamite Hill” because of how often the Klu Klux Klan targeted the homes. Angela believed that capitalism and racism were dangerous [...]
Dorsey is a leading expert with over 40 years of professional experience in criminal justice reform. He is the first formerly incarcerated director of a public interest law office in California. Dorsey was sentenced to life in the California Department of Corrections when he was 19 years old. He paroled in 1981 and discharged from parole in 1984. Under his leadership [...]
Born to an Ethiopian family in Baltimore, Aida Mariam Davis lived between multiple worlds. She is a descendant of anti-colonial fighters who kept Ethiopia free from colonialism when virtually all of Africa was carved out and divided among European powers. She was raised in Apple Valley, CA where her father was a member of the Mojave Desert Sierra Club and instilled [...]
