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.
News
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.
CAPCR’s Community Forum
The Coalition Against Police Crimes & Repression invite you to the community forum on “Transforming Police Culture.” The forum is Thursday, March 29 from 6-7:30 pm at First Unitarian Church, 5007 Waterman Blvd. There’ll be a presentation made on our current thinking about accountability and community policing.
Russell Bucklew Execution Stayed!
U.S. Supreme has stayed the execution of Russell Bucklew in Missouri. See more from our MADP partner.
