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Black Lives Matter Statement by Tom Swan, Executive Director of Connecticut Citizen Action Group read here
An important conversation Connecticut needs to have right now is Environmental Justice.
Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion on August 26th. Special thanks to our guest speakers Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., Taylor Mayes of CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, and Doris Johnson, from the Office of Environmental Justice at DEEP.
If you missed the conversation you can view it here. If you are interested in getting involved sign up here
Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion on August 26th. Special thanks to our guest speakers Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., Taylor Mayes of CT Roundtable on Climate and Jobs, and Doris Johnson, from the Office of Environmental Justice at DEEP.
If you missed the conversation you can view it here. If you are interested in getting involved sign up here
Congratulations to all for a successful Special Session, your voices have been heard! Due to thousands of citizen's efforts the following legislation passed:
HB 6004 An Act Concerning Police Accountability: This bill will move us towards greater police accountability in our state, which is essential if we are to achieve a more just and equitable society. Police are supposed to serve everyone equally. Their responsibilities demand accountability. Black and brown residents are far too often treated differently by the police and by the overall judicial process. The alarming number deaths by police and the lack of accountability for these deaths is unacceptable This bill represents a start in tackling some of these issues.The House passed the bill 86-54, the Senate 22-14.
Congratulations to all for a successful Special Session, your voices have been heard! Due to thousands of citizen's efforts the following legislation passed:
HB 6004 An Act Concerning Police Accountability: This bill will move us towards greater police accountability in our state, which is essential if we are to achieve a more just and equitable society. Police are supposed to serve everyone equally. Their responsibilities demand accountability. Black and brown residents are far too often treated differently by the police and by the overall judicial process. The alarming number deaths by police and the lack of accountability for these deaths is unacceptable This bill represents a start in tackling some of these issues.The House passed the bill 86-54, the Senate 22-14.
This Friday is Juneteenth, and our country is mobilizing for Black lives.
Over the last few weeks Connecticut organizers and protestors have shown their true power. From daily prayer vigils at the capitol, to solidarity marches to call for the end of police brutality and racial justice - and they are just getting started.
Are you ready to take action to help the Movement for Black Lives in Connecticut? The following are events happening around the state.
This Friday is Juneteenth, and our country is mobilizing for Black lives.
Over the last few weeks Connecticut organizers and protestors have shown their true power. From daily prayer vigils at the capitol, to solidarity marches to call for the end of police brutality and racial justice - and they are just getting started.
Are you ready to take action to help the Movement for Black Lives in Connecticut? The following are events happening around the state.
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Hartford --
Where: Bushnell Park, 99 Trinity St, Hartford CT 06106 When: 2-6pm, Friday, June 19th RSVP - Link to flyer Torrington -- Where: 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT When: 5-7pm, Friday, June 19th Link to flyer |
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If you don’t feel comfortable or are compromised and can't attend these in-person events, you can still help to spread the word from home! Help spread the word by joining the Juneteenth Organizing Phonebank, organized by CT students. Sign up here to join on Wednesday, June 17th from 6-8pm!
We are incredibly inspired by this movement, and it is our duty as Connecticut citizens to speak up for Black Lives. Thank you for all of your help - let’s make a real change.
We are incredibly inspired by this movement, and it is our duty as Connecticut citizens to speak up for Black Lives. Thank you for all of your help - let’s make a real change.
CALLING ALL ARTISTS/NON-ARTISTS! ALL HANDS ON DECK TO PAINT #BLACKLIVESMATTER IN DOWNTOWN BRIDGEPORT. The Mayor has given the OK to paint on Broad Street, the Bridgeport P.D. will be blocking off the street for the painting action.
WHEN: JUNE 19TH - 6:00pm - 11:00pm
WHERE: 999 BROAD ST BRIDGEPORT CT
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO DONATE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED:
*PAINT (GALLONS OR QUARTS)
*ROLLERS w/HANDLES
*BRUSHES
*PAINT ROLLER STICKS
*DUCK TAPE
*HEAVY DUTY GARBAGE BAGS
PLEASE WEAR A MASK! #BESAFE
WHEN: JUNE 19TH - 6:00pm - 11:00pm
WHERE: 999 BROAD ST BRIDGEPORT CT
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO DONATE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED:
*PAINT (GALLONS OR QUARTS)
*ROLLERS w/HANDLES
*BRUSHES
*PAINT ROLLER STICKS
*DUCK TAPE
*HEAVY DUTY GARBAGE BAGS
PLEASE WEAR A MASK! #BESAFE
Moral Monday CT’s “Solemn Fast for Justice”
Please consider joining Moral Monday CT’s daily vigil
Where: On the grounds of the State Capitol in Hartford.
When: The fasting begins at 8 am every morning.
Social distancing is strictly enforced,
please bring masks and keep each other safe.
Please consider joining Moral Monday CT’s daily vigil
Where: On the grounds of the State Capitol in Hartford.
When: The fasting begins at 8 am every morning.
Social distancing is strictly enforced,
please bring masks and keep each other safe.