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Candace McKinley: Yes, #DefundthePolice. But also #FreeThemAll and #AbolishPrisons purpose

Jun. 8, 2020 11:00 am

Candace McKinley: Yes, #DefundthePolice. But also #FreeThemAll and #AbolishPrisons

Philadelphia Community Bail Fund's lead organizer outlines three actions nonprofits should be taking to "connect the uprising’s cry for justice to dismantling the entire prison industrial complex."
What can protests accomplish? method

Jun. 8, 2020 7:30 am

What can protests accomplish?

Research shows collective action really does drive more voting and civic engagement. How successful you believe that can be depends on your view of our society.
‘What I want as an African-American woman is to be heard, be seen and be counted’ purpose

Jun. 5, 2020 11:00 am

‘What I want as an African-American woman is to be heard, be seen and be counted’

"If you are not registered [to vote], get registered and make your voice heard and your thoughts count," says guest columnist Rev. Michelle Simmons.
‘If you think the protests that are happening now are just about convicting a cop, you’re missing the boat’ purpose

Jun. 5, 2020 8:00 am

‘If you think the protests that are happening now are just about convicting a cop, you’re missing the boat’

In his guest column, Less Cardinal wants to help people connect the dots of systemic injustice.
‘It’s overwhelming to articulate my feelings about being a Black man in this country’ purpose

Jun. 4, 2020 7:47 am

‘It’s overwhelming to articulate my feelings about being a Black man in this country’

Journalist and Generocity freelancer Peak Johnson reflects on his conflicting feelings about what he is observing and experiencing in Philadelphia at this pivotal point in history.
These 8 Philly orgs that support Black communities have made public pledges, organized cleanups and called for action purpose

Jun. 3, 2020 2:30 pm

These 8 Philly orgs that support Black communities have made public pledges, organized cleanups and called for action

We look at the efforts of Coded for Kids, North Broad Renaissance, The Enterprise Center, PABJ, West Philadelphia Corridor Collaborative, and more.
In a public statement, Urban League proposes four areas of focus for police reform purpose

Jun. 3, 2020 11:00 am

In a public statement, Urban League proposes four areas of focus for police reform

"As we pursue these measures to reform the police in our communities, we call upon all community leaders, elected officials, corporate leaders and social institutions to join us in pursuing policies that promote racial reconciliation."
Pedagogy amid pandemic and protest purpose

Jun. 3, 2020 7:22 am

Pedagogy amid pandemic and protest

"My semester may be over, but I know my students are watching as the adults they depend on to make the world livable figure out what to do," says guest columnist LiRon Anderson-Bell.
Resource list: Bail funds for protesters purpose

Jun. 2, 2020 4:42 pm

Resource list: Bail funds for protesters

The list is short but includes several Philadelphia organizations, as well as regional and national ones.
Here are 15 Black nonprofit and community voices to listen to in Philadelphia people

Jun. 2, 2020 12:37 pm

Here are 15 Black nonprofit and community voices to listen to in Philadelphia

Follow them on Twitter; signal boost their perspectives.