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    Reimagining School Safety (Virtual) Town Hall Read More

    Reimagining School Safety (Virtual) Town Hall

      In Case You Missed It: Watch the Reimagining School Safety Virtual Town Hall now! Last month, we were honored to share the perspectives Maryland students and their families who have been impacted by school police officers (known as School Resource officers or SROs). In addition to these firsthand accounts...More

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    Maryland Statewide School Police Townhall On Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Read More

    Maryland Statewide School Police Townhall On Wednesday, December 9, 2020

    Racial Justice Now! DMV will be participating in a statewide school police removal virtual town hall on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, from 6:30-8:00 PM. The town hall will include students directly impacted by policing in schools, along with their families. Delegate Gabriel Acevero, who is sponsoring a bill to end...More

    December 8, 2020 RJNAdmin 251 0
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    Montgomery County, Maryland Press Conference to Remove Police From Schools Read More

    Montgomery County, Maryland Press Conference to Remove Police From Schools

    Two Montgomery County lawmakers are again pushing to remove police officers from public high schools, marking the latest chapter in the suburb’s debate over racial equity and school safety. Council members Will Jawando (D-At Large) and Hans Riemer (D-At Large) introduced a bill Tuesday to prohibit the county police chief...More

    November 17, 2020 RJNAdmin 336 0
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    The No Justice No Peace Podcast is back with a new episode with Louisville, KY’s youngest elected official- Jecorey Arthur, who has been on the front lines for Brianna Taylor’s Justice!  Read More

    The No Justice No Peace Podcast is back with a new episode with Louisville, KY’s youngest elected official- Jecorey Arthur, who has been on the front lines for Brianna Taylor’s Justice! 

    The No Justice No Peace Podcast is back with a new episode with Louisville, KY’s youngest elected official- Jecorey Arthur, who has been on the front lines for Brianna Taylor’s Justice!  Jecorey “1200” Arthur is an award-winning teacher, musician, and activist from the West End of Louisville, KY. In June...More

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    Killer Mike to receive first-ever ‘Change Maker’ award at Billboard Awards Read More

    Killer Mike to receive first-ever ‘Change Maker’ award at Billboard Awards

    Rapper and social activist Killer Mike will receive the first-ever Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards this week. The Grammy winning co-founder of the highly respected rap duo Run the Jewels is due to accept the honor when the show airs live Wednesday night on NBC,...More

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    The No Justice NO Peace Podcast is back with a New Episode! Read More

    The No Justice NO Peace Podcast is back with a New Episode!

    The No Justice NO Peace Podcast is back with a new Episode! Director Carolyn Lowery interviews Maryland County Councilman, Will Jawando- who supports the removal of SROs from public schools. CLICK HERE to Listen...More

    October 8, 2020 RJNAdmin 370 0
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    RJN! Hosts Monthly Parent Organizing meeting October 22, 2020, Black Family Voices on School Board Elections Read More

    RJN! Hosts Monthly Parent Organizing meeting October 22, 2020, Black Family Voices on School Board Elections

    Black Family Voices is a monthly meeting for African-American/Black Parents in the DMV (D.C. Maryland, Virginia). It is hosted by Racial Justice NOW! DMV Chapter. These meetings are a forum for, and address the specific interests and issues of Black/African-American parents and children in DMV area school systems. This month...More

    October 7, 2020 RJNAdmin 331 0
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    Montgomery County Maryland data Show 83% of students arrested past three years were Black, Hispanic Read More

    Montgomery County Maryland data Show 83% of students arrested past three years were Black, Hispanic

    High school principals support keeping SROs, school district says Data show 83% of students arrested past three years were Black, Hispanic BY CAITLYNN PEETZ FOLLOW @CAITLYNNPEETZ14 | Published: 2020-10-05 19:12 The Montgomery County Board of Education discusses the school resource officer program on Monday. SCREENSHOT VIA LIVE STREAM Montgomery County high school...More

    October 6, 2020 RJNAdmin 336 0
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    Rapper/Activist gives shot out to Racial Justice NOW! on the Breakfast Club as experts in the field of Social and Racial Justice Read More

    Rapper/Activist gives shot out to Racial Justice NOW! on the Breakfast Club as experts in the field of Social and Racial Justice

    While being interviewed on the Breakfast club, Rapper/ Activist Killer Mike refers to Racial Justice NOW! as experts in the field of social and racial justice. Michael Santiago Render (born April 20, 1975), better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and activist. Mike...More

    October 2, 2020 RJNAdmin 204 0
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    The No Justice No Peace Podcast Episode # 7 Read More

    The No Justice No Peace Podcast Episode # 7

    Question and Answer with RJN! DMV Chapter Project Director Carolyn Lowery CLICK HERE to listen! Carolyn Lowery gives insights during a question and answer session about her 20 years of experience in organizing, advocacy and policy change. She shares insights from her past work and her plans for the work...More

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