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Michael J. Fortner on Criminal Justice – Roots & Reform
By Cher Mullings Recording by Zenzile Greene [soundcloud url=”https://soundcloud.com/murphy-arts-culture-sound/the-voices-of-those-who-suffer-12-1-15-223-pm” params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Why would members of the Harlem community consciously support policies that endorse incarceration of their brothers and sisters? Dr. Michael J. Fortner’s latest book Black Silent Majority: The Rockefeller Drug Laws and The Politics of Punishment examines how black-on-black crime influenced a chasmic…
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ImPACCt Brooklyn Seeks Community Organizer – Section 8
ImPACCt Brooklyn is a not-for-profit, membership-based community development corporation entering its fifth decade. We combine tenant and community organizing,tenant and homeowner services, affordable housing development and management, and economic development to improve the Central Brooklyn communities. The Section 8 Community Organizer works with our team on housing and tenant rights campaigns with a particular focus on organizing tenants…
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Empire Justice Center Seeks Policy Coordinator
Empire Justice Center, a highly respected, statewide nonprofit law firm, is seeking a Policy Coordinator to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of the most effective organizations serving low income individuals and families in New York State. Empire Justice Center attracts and employs dedicated, determined and passionate advocates who, together, make a significant impact…
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Citizens Budget Commission Seeks Economic Development & Housing Policy Associate
The Citizens Budget Commission is a nonpartisan, nonprofit watchdog group dedicated to improving the finances and services of New York City and New York State government. We provide analysis and comment on the budgets of the State, City, and public authorities like the MTA and Port Authority. We also produce policy reports to inform the public about state and…
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