Sistahs Talkin’ Back is back! The 26th Affirmations program theme was “From Pain to Power: Ending all Forms of Violence Against Women.” We thank all of our female vendors, participants, and panelists.
News
Fake Adidas Contract to Kaepernick
The offer Adidas made to former NFL quarter Colin Kaepernick includes a condition that makes it appear that the company is all talk about supporting activist athletes. Check out Nigel Roberts’ article from News One.
Take a Knee
Shared by Ned Massey, an OBS Supporter
Subpoena Power Strengthens COB
The Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression thanked BB233 sponsor Ald. Terry Kennedy after the historic vote for give the Civilian Oversight Board subpoena power.
Atty Hope Whitehead to Facilitate BJM Teach In
Attorney Hope Whitehead will facilitate a teach-in on jury education on Tuesday, April 17, 2017 from 6:00-7:30 pm. The teach-in is part of OBS’s “Black Jurors Matter” Campaign to increase the numbers of informed and willing African American jurors. The session will be held at the Rowan Community Center, 1401 Rowan Avenue. The teach-in is free and open to the public.
We remember Dr. King
Jamala, Virvus Jones and Mike Jones had a conversation about where they were on April 4, 1968, and where the King legacy is 50 years later. Listen here St. Louis Public Radio.
CAPCR General Meeting
The struggle for police accountability continues. Community progress is tied to your participation.
Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela
1936-2018
Sistah Warrior, Mother Africa, Lover of Her People
Amandla Awetu!
Legislative Update
Locally
Board Bill 66-Puts the power of surveillance in the city of St. Louis in hands of the Board of Alderman when it comes to the financial costs to the community, privacy concerns, and racially motivated surveillance.
Update: BB 66 will undergo a name change sometime after mid April when it’s re-introduced in the new Board of Alders’ session.
Private Eyes
The Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) is a police-controlled surveillance hub located in the city of St. Louis. This data center receives surveillance information from cell site simulators, photos from license plate readers, and street camera recordings. Reportedly created to fight crime, the RTIC raises serious civil liberties concerns.