More and more dollars are being poured into police departments. That money could be reinvested into housing, food security, etc. "We want people to not only be able to survive, but thrive," says @OsopePatrisse
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In 2019, only 5% of police calls in San Francisco were for violent crimes. "Do we really need heavily armed men and women responding to non-violent calls?" asks
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@GinaLClayton discusses The Breathe Act. This bill calls for real evidence based public safety infrastructure. Find out more at http://breatheact.org#FCFestivalShow this thread -
Don't be too quick to critic how people are showing up. Black Lives Matter signs in storefronts, protesting and artwork can all be forms of activism. "If it weren't for art activism, I wouldn't be here today. I wouldn't approach education with a certain lens."
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"Mass incarceration is a grave threat to public health. COVID-19 has made that crystal clear."
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1 in 2 Black women has a family member in prison. There is a poverty pathway for women released from prison. Incarceration is deeply impacting women financially and emotionally.
@essie4justice advocates for a new way forward.#FCFestivalShow this thread -
"What our kids are learning is that their history started with slavery. They're not learning about their contributions to the beginning of Western civilization."
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When it comes to reparations,
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If you missed this panel, we have a full schedule of other panels, workshops and keynotes this week. Sign up for
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