Rally on Parole Justice

We hope you can attend the rally on Parole Justice scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, November 16th, 11:00 am to noon at Malcolm X Park in Poughkeepsie. The event is being hosted by the People's Campaign for Parole Justice and RAPP (Release Aging People in Prison). The event will feature multiple speakers who have personally experienced the harmful effects of the current broken system. Malcolm X Park is located on Mansion Street between Catherine Street and Conklin Street. A flyer is attached. You can RSVP here:

RSVP Parole Justice Rally

You do not have to RSVP to attend. We hope to see you there. Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

American Civil Liberties Union will be hosting an Open House

ENJAN Members, 

NYCLU, The American Civil Liberties Union of New York, will be hosting an Open House at their Kingston office this Wednesday, November 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Dinner and drinks will be provided. The office is located at 5 Grand Street in Kingston. Please RSVP here: 

NYCLU Open House RSVP

Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

Short documentary "The Interview" followed by a panel discussion on parole reform

ENJAN Members,

On October 10th, RAPP (Release Aging People in Prison) and ENJAN Kingston will be hosting another showing of the short documentary "The Interview" followed by a panel discussion on parole reform. We encourage anyone who has not already seen this powerful film to attend. The event will be held at Upstate Films, 6415 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck from 5:15 to 7:15 pm. The event is free and open to the public. You can RSVP here: bit.ly/interview-oct10. Please pass this on to anyone who may be interested. Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

September 23 from noon to 3:00 pm

 ENJAN Members, 

We are passing on the information below on some upcoming events in support of Daniel's Law. As many of you know, Daniel's law is focused on reducing police involvement in mental health crisis responses, focusing instead on having mental health professionals lead the response. ENJAN Poughkeepsie strongly supports this proposed new legislation at the state level. The Albany, NY event will take place on September 23rd from noon until 3:00 pm. Please consider turning out to show your support. We also encourage you to write your local state legislators to voice your support for this bill. Thank you.

The ENJAN Curators

Mae Parker-Harris

Goodbye, Mae

 

Hundreds gathered in the Earline Patrice Park to say goodbye to a community leader and tireless human rights advocate. It seems like everyone there had a story to tell of Mae's dedication and bravery when fighting for racial justice. She used to stop her car when the police arrested a Black motorist or walker. And she would get her camera out, just so the police would know someone was watching them. And that was thirty years ago.

Mae has her own special place on that "moral arc of the universe," as Martin Luther King described it. The reason that arc "bends toward justice" is the millions of people like Mae Parker-Harris who have never quite given up on our country. Rest in peace!

Sat, Sep 9th at Waryas Park

ENJAN Members, 

This is a quick reminder that the Attica Community Remembrance Day event will be held tomorrow, Saturday, September 9th in Victor Waryas Park on the waterfront in Poughkeepsie from noon until 4:00 pm (see attached flyer). There will be food, art, entertainment and speakers. We hope you all can attend.

ENJAN will be tabling, along with other local organizations. Feel free to come by our table anytime during the event if you would like to help out with the tabling. Or just stop by to say hello.

The ENJAN Curators

Frederick Douglass Day in Poughkeepsie

Dear Friends!  Celebrating the African Spirit is once again hosting the Frederick Douglass Day Celebration in College Hill Park, Poughkeepsie.