Dear John,

Welcome to the April issue of AFSC’s monthly events email.

For many people and communities of color, policing has brought terror, not safety. We must end our reliance on police to solve problems in our communities—and invest in community-based alternatives that keep everyone safe. Many of you have already taken AFSC’s pledge to think twice [link removed] before calling the police. Now we’re launching a new webinar series to practice skills and strategies to avoid calling law enforcement unless it’s absolutely necessary. Sign up today [link removed] .

Tonya Histand
Director of Public Engagement

Upcoming Events

The Black Quaker Lives Matter Film Festival & Forum [link removed]
April 8, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Join us for the final film of this festival, which celebrates Quakers of color who have courageously worked for a more just, peaceful world. Paul Robeson was a civil rights activist and artist who recorded groundbreaking film, theater, and music. Register today for this online film screening and discussion of his life and work.

Defining a Faithful Farm Bill to Protect our Climate [link removed]
April 18, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Join AFSC and partners for the latest in our series of webinars on the Farm Bill. This month we will focus on advocating for a Farm Bill that protects our climate. We will also learn how faith communities can urge Congress to champion a climate-conscious, faithful, and just transition in our food and agriculture system.

Think Twice Before Calling the Police: a four-part webinar series [link removed]
May 4, 11, 18, 25, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Many people recognize that police violence targets certain communities and want to avoid calling the police—but don’t know what to do in case of an emergency. Our new four-part series can help. We’ll help you develop concrete skills and strategies to avoid calling law enforcement unless it’s absolutely necessary. That includes exploring community-based alternatives to ensure safety for all of our neighbors.

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