Stand Against Racism POUGHKEEPSIE!!!

Last year the YWCA Ulster County had a Stand Against Racism rally, this year, we are going to host that and more. Please take a look at the rally that we will be hosting in the City of Poughkeepsie as we work on making our way back into Dutchess County.. We really hope you can join us for the event, and if not then we would appreciate it if you can please send out the race equity challenge information. We want you all to help us hold the community accountable as we all work to Stand Against Racism as we will not rest Until Justice Just is.

Stand Against Racism POUGHKEEPSIE!!! The YWCA Ulster County is holding a Stand Against Racism Rally in the City of Poughkeepsie! This event will be on Thursday 5/11 at 4pm at the Family Partnership Center field (29 N. Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). 

We will have speakers and performers and then we will Physically Stand and Band together Against Racism!

Email comms@ywcaulstercounty.org for more information.

*Please note that in the event of rain, we will move the rally to the Little Water Prep Gym at 68 Dutchess Ave. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Please email us if you have any concerns.*

Yours in Revolution,

Isis Benitez

Condemn U.S. Indictments of African People’s Socialist Party Members

McCarthyism Resurges: Radical U.S.-Based Organizations Condemn U.S. Indictments of African People’s Socialist Party Members

April 20, 2023 Julie Varughese

Article: https://towardfreedom.org/story/archives/americas/mccarthyism-resurges-radical-u-s-based-organizations-condemn-u-s-indictments-of-african-peoples-socialist-party-members

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Julie Varughese (she/comrade)

Co-Coordinator, Solidarity Network

What is the Solidarity Network?

Civil Rights Training sessions

ENJAN Members,

We thought you might be interested in these upcoming Civil Rights Training sessions sponsored by the NAACP. Details are in the email below. Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

Good morning, Fighters!

The Association is once again conducting trainings on civil rights advocacy. The Medgar Evers Civil Rights Advocacy Training Institute is virtual this year, via Zoom. Here is the information from the Association, including links for more information and for registration:

The Civil Rights Advocacy Training Institute is here! CRATI will be focusing on getting back to basics and covering political advocacy; community organizing; coalition building; program development; use of the media; organizing educational forums and protest demonstrations; and effective use of NAACP's advocacy networks. We will be having two virtual CRATI sessions: 

• April 21-22
  
  • Friday (7 pm-9:30 pm ET)
    
  •  Saturday (1 pm – 6:15 pm ET)
    
•  May 2-4
  
  • Tuesday (7 pm-9:30 pm ET)
    
  •  Wednesday (7 pm- 9:25 pm ET)
    
  • Thursday (7 pm - 9:20 pm ET)
    

Having clicked on the links, it looks like there is a lot of useful information that will be discussed, so please consider attending. 

Regards,

Sven Thiessen

*The Fight for Civil Rights Never Ends*

Branch #2165-B Northern Dutchess NAACP

P.O. Box 1029, Poughkeepsie, NY 12602

Phone Number: (845) 546-1067

info@ndnaacp.org

Check Out Our Website: http://www.ndnaacp.org/

Check Out Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ndnaacp/

The Criminal Legal System

Develop skills in advocating for legislative change

ENJAN Members, 

On May 11th and 12th, the Advocacy Institute is offering a 2-day in-person training session to help organizers develop their skills in advocating for legislative change. This session, which is focused on the Hudson Valley region, will be held at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, NY. The training is free to members of the Advocacy Institute and costs $60 per person for non-members. You can read more about this training in the email below.

Note that the Advocacy Institute is allowing only two participants from each organization, so ENJAN would be limited to two attendees. One ENJAN member has agreed to pay the $60 cost for up to two ENJAN members to attend the training. If you are available and interested in the training, please send an email to Kevin Carswell at kgcarswell@gmail.com. Kevin will then help with the registration. The two available openings will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Please do not submit a request unless you are sure you are available on May 11th and 12th to attend the training. Also please note that "Participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend this training."

Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators 

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The Advocacy Institute  is an organization that supports social justice organizations to build the skills, knowledge, and power they need to shape government policy for a more equitable New York through legislative advocacy training. I’m reaching out to you to invite you to our 2-day in-person training in the Hudson Valley region on May 11th and 12th at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, NY.

This is our first official in-person regional training since the beginning of the pandemic and we are very excited to connect with advocates, organizers, and community members on items related to legislative advocacy.

For More Information & to Register:

https://share.hsforms.com/1w0YiQLHGSIiRf7PLy8aWjA3dptq

 

Stand Against Racism Poughkeepsie May 11

 

Poughkeepsie!!! The YWCA Ulster County is working on coming back into Dutchess County! So now is the time for us to rally together and take a stand!!!!

Stand Against Racism POUGHKEEPSIE!!! The YWCA Ulster County is holding a Stand Against Racism Rally in the City of Poughkeepsie! This event will be on Thursday 5/11 at 4pm at the Family Partnership Center field (29 N. Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). 

We will have speakers and performers and then we will Physically Stand and Band together Against Racism!

Email comms@ywcaulstercounty.org for more information.

In Love and Gratitude,
-Isis Benitez

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Isis Benitez
(she/her/hers)
845-750-4706
isispascuala@gmail.com

Keep advocating for the social and criminal justice reforms

 

We are now in the middle of the New York State Legislative Session, so it is very important to keep advocating for the social and criminal justice reforms that we would all like passed this year. Here are some upcoming Advocacy Days supporting these bills. Please consider participating or helping by calling or emailing your state legislators.

Monday, April 17th: Parole Justice Advocacy Day

- This is an in-person event in Albany

- See attached flyer for details

- You can register here: bit.ly/ParoleApril17 

- To learn more go to the RAPP website: https://rappcampaign.com/

- For questions or to volunteer to phone bank, please email Noel Casey at noelcaseyrapp@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 25th: End Qualified Immunity Advocacy Day

- This event runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Albany

- See attached flyer for details

- You can register here: bit.ly/ENDQI425.

- To learn more go to this website: www.EndQiNY.org

Wednesday, May 3rd: Treatment Not Jail Advocacy Day

- This is an in-person event in Albany

- See attached flyer for details

- You can register here: https://bit.ly/TNJAdvocacyDayMay2023  

For questions please email Casey Dalporto at cdalporto@nycds.org

Thank you, 

The ENJAN Curators

The Impacts of Incarceration on Queer Youth

We wanted to make you aware of an upcoming Panel Discussion titled "The Impacts of Incarceration on Queer Youth." 

The event, which is being sponsored by the Dutchess County pride Center, Youth Represent, the Newburgh LGBTQ+ Center and the New Pride Agenda, will be held on Saturday April 15th at the Family Partnership Center, 29 North Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. 

You can attend in person or via Zoom. To sign-up just click the link below or scan the QR code in the flyer below. Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

April 15th Event Registration