Akeem Browder’s Story – How Much Does a Backpack Really Cost?

Temple Israel Center, White Plains 280 Old Mamaroneck Rd, White Plains, NY, United States

On Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 3:00-5:00pm, the Racial Justice Committee of Temple Israel Center is proud to present:   "How Much Does a Backpack Really Cost?" a powerful presentation by Akeem Browder. Akeem Browder, president of the Kalief Browder Foundation, will share the story of his youngest brother, Kalief Browder (1993-2015)--a victim of wrongful imprisonment and […]

Malcolm X After the Nation of Islam AMWA Presentation

AMWA present a virtual program on "Malcom X,after the Nation of Islam" by Ustadha Ieasha Prime Resident Scholar and Curriculum Director at Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB) Sunday,February 25,2024 at 7pm Free and open to All reistration required to receive zoom link https://forms.gle/g2Bkk7YNT7czGkB48 For Information on Program Contact: [email protected]

TOPA Albany Lobby Day

Albany State Capital Albany, NY, United States

The Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) is building momentum across the state! We know that CDFIs, tenant groups, and CLTs all have an important role in shaping and fighting for this bill.    Join the New Economy Project in Albany on 2/27 for our TOPA Lobby Day! We'll be meeting with legislators and making it clear that […]

Worker Owned Cooperative Information Session

NYPA 123 Main St, White Plains, NY, United States

When: February 29th – 9:00-10:30am Where: New York Power Authority – 123 Main Street, White Plains The Economic Development Department of Westchester County and the Westchester Cooperative Network are excited to present an informational workshop on worker owned cooperatives. If you are unfamiliar with this concept, we encourage you to attend to learn more. Who is this for? […]

March 2nd 2024 Poor People’s State of the State Assembly

First Presbyterian Church Albany 362 State St, Albany, NY, United States

From the Poor People's Campaign – NYS: This past Tuesday, we held press conferences in the Bronx, Rochester, and Elmira, announcing that hundreds of poor and low-income New Yorkers, religious leaders and advocates will converge on Albany next Saturday to demand an end to poverty in one of the wealthiest states in the richest country in history. […]

Why Palestine Matters – Talk at Montclair State University

Against lots of intimidation on our campuses (see the links below)-- some of us are continuing our solidarity work in standing for justice in Palestine.  I am a co-founder of my campus's chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine (FJP) and have invited Prof Andrew Ross of NYU who is a founding member and ex […]