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Prayer Action for Mohamed Bah

https://www.facebook.com/events/1253966721317174/
February 24, 2017
1:00pm
February 24, 2017
2:00pm
CPR Member Event

Join the Muslim Community Network and the Justice Committee for jummah prayer service and action to demand the Department of Justice investigate the NYPD killing of Mohamed Bah and fully prosecute all officers responsible. Mohamed Bah was a 28-year-old Muslim immigrant from Guinea who was killed by NYPD on September 25, 2012, after his mother, Hawa Bah, called 911 to request an ambulance for her son. 

Location: 
One Saint Andrews Plaza, next to One Police Plaza in NYC

Event details on facebook at http://bit.ly/2l9K11G.

Train The Trainer

http://www.cair-ny.org/feb-training
February 21, 2017
7:00pm
February 21, 2017
8:30pm
CPR Member Event

Join CAIR-NY, the Association of Muslim-American Lawyers, the New York Civil Liberties Union, the Muslim Bar Association of New York, the Iranian American Bar Association, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges for this timely training on the impact of President Trump's executive order and measures that at-risk travelers can take to prevent and respond to discrimination.  Participating lawyers will be invited to present at area mosques and Muslim community centers as part of this exciting outreach coalition.

Location: 
Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, 767 5th Avenue (between 58th and 59th streets).

More info & RSVP at http://www.cair-ny.org/feb-training.
*This training is tailored for law students and legal practitioners.

NYC Youth Rally to End Arrests & Summons In Schools

February 21, 2017
12:00pm
February 21, 2017
1:00pm
CPR Member Event

On Tuesday, February 21st, students and community groups including Urban Youth Collaborative (Future of Tomorrow, Make the Road New York, Sistas and Brothas United), Desis Rising Up and Moving, The Point, Girls for Gender Equity, and Rockaway Youth Task Force along with Councilmember Antonio Reynoso will convene in front of City Hall to protest the unrelenting over-policing of students of color in New York City. 

Location: 
Steps of City Hall, NYC

Today, I Am A Muslim Too: A Day of Solidarity!

http://www.iamamuslimtoo.org/
February 19, 2017
12:00pm
February 19, 2017
4:00pm
CPR Campaign Event

CPR is proud to endorse "Today, I Am A Muslim Too: A Day of Solidarity" in support of equality and tolerance, supporting American Muslims. There is no greater time than now to stand up for our Muslim brothers and sisters who are under increasing threat and pressure. Please join Russell Simmons, Imam Shamsi Ali, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Daisy Khan, Linda Sarsour and many other leaders from the community for this powerful event.

Location: 
Times Square (48th and Broadway), NYC

Website: http://www.iamamuslimtoo.org/
Donate: https://www.crowdrise.com/iamamuslimtoo
Twitter: twitter.com/iamamuslimtoo
Instagram: instagram.com/iamamuslimtoo
Facebook page: facebook.com/TodayIAmAMuslimToo

For Us, By Us: Community Safety Outside of a Police State ~A BYP100 and SOS collab~

https://www.facebook.com/events/742953119197820/
February 18, 2017
1:00pm
February 18, 2017
3:00pm
CPR Member Event

For Us, By Us: Community Safety Outside of a Police State:  Come join us in an open and candid conversation about what safety looks like to you in your hood! What makes you feel most safe? How can we protect and support queer, transgender and gender non-conforming people of color aka our family, friends and neighbors?

Location: 
3 Black Cats Cafe, 3 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
****This is a Black and person of color (POC) only event****

Rally to #FreeDaniel and Stop ICE Raids

https://www.facebook.com/events/1811671739072219/
February 16, 2017
5:00pm
February 16, 2017
8:00pm
CPR Member Event

The Trump administration has continuously attacked immigrant communities. This past week there have been hundreds of arrests by ICE, spreading fear and panic throughout our communities all over the country. Most recently, Daniel Ramirez Medina was taken into custody despite being a DACA recipient. This Thursday at 5pm, join Make The Road NY, CPR members, partners, allies & others to rally in front of the Department of Homeland Security Building to demand that ICE #FreeDaniel and stop #ICERaids operations and arrests that are targeting everyone and tearing families falling apart. 

Location: 
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Varick Street Federal Building) 201Varick Street #5, New York, NY 10014

This will be a legal, peaceful and nonviolent demonstration. Click here for a list of endorsing organizations.

LGBTQ Legal Clinics with NYC Anti-Violence Project

https://docs.google.com/a/changethenypd.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu6WPwHFCyPAmoDdROabUO5R6JzA3t0lU1DuSKkpD_io0Rkw/viewform
February 15, 2017
6:00pm
February 15, 2017
8:00pm
CPR Member Event

The results of the presidential election sent shockwaves to LGBTQ, HIV-affected, immigrant, and other communities throughout New York City. As a response to the election, a coalition of New York City non-profits, advocacy organizations and direct service organizations has come together to offer free legal clinics. These clinics will provide brief legal advice, referrals or representation. Issues that can be addressed include legal name change, identification document change (passport, etc.), immigration, advance directives, wills, family law, intimate partner violence, legal support for survivors of hate violence.

Location: 
New York City Anti-Violence Project 116 Nassau Street, Third Floor New York, NY 10038

Walk-ins are welcome, but those who register will be ensured an interview and will be provided with a translator, if requested. Registration at bit.ly/LGBTQLegalClinic. All information will be kept strictly confidential and in the custody of attorneys and clinic staff. If you have questions, want AVP to schedule a clinic at your organization or if you are an attorney and would like to volunteer, please email Jessie Pimentel at jpimentel [at] avp.org.

Pass the Right to Know Act: Pre-Stated Outreach

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pass-the-right-to-know-act-pre-stated-outreach-tickets-31326612742
February 15, 2017
11:30am
February 15, 2017
2:00pm
CPR Member Event

Join JFREJ and our allies in Communities United for Police Reform at City Hall to build power and momentum towards the passage of the Right to Know Act–a pivotal legislative package that aims to protect the civil and human rights of New Yorkers while promoting communication, transparency and accountability in everyday interactions between the NYPD and the public.

Location: 
City Hall, Broadway & Murray Streets New York, NY 10007

 If you want more information, or can’t attend those but want to get involved in the campaign for the Right to Know Act, please e-mail rachel [at] jfrej.org.

Right To Know Act Outreach with JFREJ

http://jfrej.org/event/right-to-know-act-in-district-outreach/
February 12, 2017
1:00pm
February 12, 2017
4:00pm
CPR Member Event

Join Jews for Racial & Economic Justice in Brooklyn to talk with New Yorkers about the the Right to Know Act–a pivotal legislative package that aims to protect the civil and human rights of New Yorkers while promoting communication, transparency and accountability in everyday interactions between the NYPD and the public.

Location: 
South Brooklyn.

For full event details, visit JFREJ's website.
Learn more about the Right To Know Act at www.changethenypd.org/RightToKnowAct.

Brooklyn Forum to Address the Needs of Trans and Gender Non-conforming New Yorkers

https://www.facebook.com/events/132891160550047/
February 3, 2017
6:00pm
February 3, 2017
9:00pm
CPR Member Event

Join the New York City Anti-Violence Project, Make the Road NY - Globe Bushwick, Audre Lorde Project, Sylvia Rivera Law Project and more, along with NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Council Member Carlos Menchaca, and the City Council LGBT Caucus for a strategy session with community leaders, elected officials, and other professionals on the needs and potential solutions to the violence affecting the Trans and Gender Non-Conforming community in New York City. The discussion will focus on education, immigration, employment, policing, housing and healthcare, and will be led by Trans and Gender Non-Conforming leaders.

Location: 
YWCA Brooklyn (30 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Event details on Facebook. 
Food and Metrocards will be provided. Spanish language interpretation available.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Yasmin Safdie at ysafdie [at] avp.org or call 212 714 1184.

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