Kerry Washington in the "American Son" Netflix movie, which premieres on Nov. 1.

We're Partnering with Netflix on "American Son"

To facilitate a broader conversation about race, racism, and the criminal legal system in this country, we created Raising American Son: A Discussion Guide as a component to the “American Son” Netflix television event, which premieres on Nov. 1. Earlier this month, the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) screened the film, and each audience member received our discussion guide. We will be partnering with Netflix’s American Son television event in the coming month to lead conversations for selected screenings around the country. Learn more!

Shifting the Criminal Justice Narrative in the Gulf Coast

We travelled to New Orleans this month to support criminal justice leaders in the Gulf Coast. On Sept. 19, the Community Advisory Group for the New Orleans Safety and Justice Challenge hosted our communications training at Loyola University's College of Law with six local organizations. And this week, we’re convening advocates in New Orleans again to discuss shifting the narrative on criminal justice.

Let's Talk About Climate Change & Economic Opportunity 

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, co-chairs of the Poor People's Campaign, wrote in Newsweek last week about the connection between climate change, poverty, and racism. They discuss the possibilty of "climate apartheid," where the rich pay to avoid the effects of the crisis while the poor are left to suffer. “We are seeing these manifestations here in the United States already,” they write. Also check out our photos from the New York Climate Strike last week.

Partner News: Street Action, Music, and Art Unite

Our partners are launching dozens of compelling and timely projects this fall. In recent weeks, they created art for the #ClimateStrike, organized the #ElPasoFirme MusicFest, built a criminal justice themed corn maze, launched a comedy web series, produced a documentary about voter rights, and much more!

The Amp: Ahead of the Curve

In our weekly action alert, The Amp, we help you keep ahead of the curve by spotlighting what’s coming - not only in the news, but from your partners in racial and economic justice. This week: Eugene Scalia’s nomination to head the Dept. of Labor, anniversary of the 1996 Immigration Act, LGBT and Filipino History Months and lots more. Read more here. You can also add our Amp hook calendar to your own.

Image credits: Courtesy of Netflix; Louisianans for Prison Alternatives; Elizabeth Johnsen; Allan McDonald for #ElPasoFirme; LGBT History Month.