Sing Sing Movie and Talk

SING SING: Movie and Talk with Rehabilitation Through the Arts
Mar 22 • 1 PM • HOLY MOUNTAIN FRANCISCAN RETREAT CENTER, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY, 10524, United States • View details & RSVP https://calendar.app.google/QzV9kADifPauDJZN6
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Upcoming Events

ENJAN Members,

We have received emails from a number of different members asking us to post information on upcoming events, online articles, or other resources. Please note that you are welcome to submit any posts directly to our Google Group by sending the post or email to enjan-pok@googlegroups.com. The posts just need to be relevant to ENJAN's mission.

Upcoming Events that may be of interest:

Thursday, March 6th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm: Conversations in Black Freedom Studies - "State Violence: Prisons, Police, Politics"
Online Only - Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cbfs-state-violence-prisons-police-politics-tickets-1242428941409 and click "Tickets" which are FREE.

You can view a prior Conversations in Black Freedom Studies called "First Person: Writing Black Activist Lives from the Inside" on YouTube here:
The actual event starts at 14:26 minutes into the Youtube video

Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: "Saints Behind Bars" with author Sr. Laura Morgan
Location: Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House, 21 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY (IN PERSON ONLY)
Tickets are $45 which includes lunch. This event is hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

Tuesday, March 11th starting at 6:00 pm: "Know Your Rights - Allies"
This online (Zoom) session is aimed at assisting Allies in understanding what migrant families are facing with the new administration and how they can help.

Thursday, March 27th from 7:00 pm: "Redefining Justice: Tackling Wrongful Convictions and Reforming the Criminal Justice System"
Location: Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd Street, New York City (IN PERSON ONLY)
Tickets are $30 or $25 for Museum Members

Playback of GIRDS (Gender Identity, Respect, Identity, Dignity, and Safety) Act Teach In
If you did not attend this Zoom event hosted by the Trans Prisoner Rights Coalition on February 12th, you can view the playback. ...

Thank you, 
The ENJAN Curators


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Inequality and the Common Good

Activist Radio has the following guest on this week:

GUEST: Omar Ocampo, International relations analyst and researcher for the Program on Inequality and the Common Good, talks about the growing gap between the world's richest and and the hundreds of millions with no assets at all.
https://ips-dc.org/ips_author/omar-ocampo/

Activist Radio can be heard: Thursdays 8-9 am on KBOO

90.7 FM in Portland, OR; Thursdays 11-12 noon on WRFA 107.9 FM in Jamestown, NY; Thursdays 5-6 pm on WVKR 91.3 FM at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY; Thursdays 7-8 pm on WBDY 99.5 FM at The Bundy in Binghamton, NY; Fridays 4-5 pm on WEFR 1700 AM in Fairmont, WV; Saturdays 7-8 am on WOZO 103.9 FM in Knoxville, TN; Sundays 4-5 pm from WIOF 104.1 FM in Woodstock, NY; Sundays 5-6 pm from the Progressive Radio Network at PRN.live; Mondays 11-12 noon on WCAA 107.3 FM in Albany, NY; Mondays at 10-11 pm on KWSI in Grand Junction, CO; and finally on Tuesdays 1:00-2:00 pm on WESU 88.1 FM at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Past programs are available as a podcast, or anytime on the web at ClassWars.org.
Thanks,

Fred
Activist Radio
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Treatment Not Jail Coalition

ENJAN Members, 

Here is an excellent Interview with Public Defender Sophie Feal, an active member of the Treatment Not Jail Coalition up in Buffalo. The recent interview was hosted by Partnership for the Public Good in Buffalo. The video provides a lot of good insight into the Treatment Not Jail bill that ENJAN is supporting. You can view the video here: 

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State of the State 2025


Register for Upcoming Training

Join the Advocacy Institute on Thursday, January 23rd, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM for our 2025 Real State of the State webinar - an analysis of Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the legislative landscape and strengthen your advocacy efforts in the year ahead.

In this training, participants should expect:

  • An overview of Governor Hochul's State of the State

  • An analysis of what advocates can expect from the Assembly and Senate

  • Overview of budget timeline

  • Recommended next steps for advocacy

Advocacy Institute trainings are open to policy advocates, organizers, community members, volunteers, and others working toward a more just and equitable New York. Training is free for Advocacy Institute member organizations and $15 per person for non-members.

The deadline to register for this training is Tuesday, January 21st. Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive a calendar invitation we’ll update with the Zoom link prior to the training. If you’re a non-member, you’ll receive a payment link. Payments are due by Wednesday, January 22nd to receive the event log-in details. We are unable to provide refunds. If you are unable to make it or pay after the deadline, you’re welcome to transfer your event registration to a colleague or apply the fee to a future training.

If you're interested in being a member or have questions about membership, please email membership@advocacy-institute.org.

Register here
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The Message by Ta-Nehisi coates


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Treatment Not Jail


The date for the Treatment Not Jail Advocacy Day in Albany has changed from January 14th to January 21st. Here is the schedule for that day:


10:30 am: NYC buses arrive in Albany (263 Madison Avenue)
10:45 am - 11:45 am: Lunch + Team Prep (3rd Fl Mezzanine, Legislative Office Bldg)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Rally (Million Dollar Staircase, 3rd Floor, Capitol)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Legislative meetings (meeting schedule and team assignments TBD!) 
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Debrief + afternoon snacks (3rd Fl Mezzanine, LOB)
4:00 pm: NYC Buses leave Albany (263 Madison Ave)

We have attached an updated flyer and some other materials about this event. You can register for the Treatment Not Jail Advocacy Day here: TNJ Advocacy Day Registration. If anyone is interested in attending this event, please email kgcarswell@gmail.com.

The Parole Justice Advocacy Day and the Communities Not Cages Advocacy Day dates have not changed.

Thank you.
The ENJAN Curators
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