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Friends,

We’re witnessing an uprising for justice across American cities and rural areas that has quickly spread around the globe. Thousands of people in the streets protesting peacefully. Police and military personnel in riot gear often reacting aggressively to marchers, using crowd-control weaponry and violent tactics. The flashpoint: the killing of an unarmed, handcuffed African-American man, George Floyd, by Minneapolis police officers. The clarion call: an end to state-sanctioned violence and racism against Black people.

Mass incarceration is the hideous progeny of inequality. Racial bias infects every facet of our justice system, including the ways in which communities are policed and disproportionate sentencing for people of color. That is why the Art for Justice Fund supports artists and advocates working together to transform the justice system, end mass incarceration, and build a safe and healthy society for all.
“While slavery evolved into our modern criminal justice system and slave patrols became today’s police officers, the daily threat of trauma, violence, and murder remains for our Black and Brown communities. Until racism is eradicated, prisons close and law enforcement is defunded, America will never shed its past.”
–Terrence Bogans, Program Officer, Art for Justice Fund

Today, we highlight four grantee partners who are fostering change at the nexus of racial justice and criminal justice system reform. We urge you to learn about their powerful efforts and to consider supporting them at this opportune moment for transformation.
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Color of Change ([link removed])
A national online advocacy group driven by 1.7 million members to move decision-makers in business and government to create a less hostile America for Black people. By designing strategies to fight racism and injustice in politics, culture, criminal justice and other fora, members are mobilized to end practices and systems that hold Black people back.

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Dignity and Power Now ([link removed])
A Los Angeles-based grass roots organization building a movement to fight for the dignity and power of all incarcerated people, their families, and communities. Through art and advocacy, people can heal from the trauma of violence. The organization is founded and chaired by Black Lives Matter Cofounder patrisse khan-cullors.

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Equal Justice Initiative ([link removed])
Committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment via challenging racial and economic injustice and protecting basic rights of those most vulnerable in American society. Home to The National Memorial for Peace and Justice honoring the legacy of enslaved Black people terrorized by lynching.

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NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund ([link removed])
The country’s foremost civil and human rights law organization that focuses on criminal justice, economic justice, education equity, and voting rights. Our grant supports a project to educate Black communities about electing justice reform oriented prosecutors in southern states.

“As a mother, it pains me that George Floyd can’t raise his 6-year old daughter. That he won’t be able to celebrate her milestones and accomplishments. Racism is an ugly stain on the soul of our country and we have a moral obligation to end it. I’m grateful to grantee partners who are guiding the way.”
–Agnes Gund, Founder, Art for Justice Fund

Working together, Art for Justice Fund grantee partners, allied donors and supporters are building a different future. Those who believe in freedom cannot rest.

With gratitude,

The Art for Justice Fund Team
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