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  Civil Rights for Immigrants and Transformational Justice Steering Teams · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Register now for a training on recruiting directly impacted leaders!

Dear John,  Register Now Invest in the work of Gamaliel  Gamaliel Network5416 S Cornell AvenueChicago, IL 60615United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.
  Gamaliel Faith and Labor Strategy Table · [email protected]
September 15, 2023 at 6:25 PM

Gamaliel stands with auto workers against corporate greed!

Gamaliel stands with auto workers against corporate greed! Dear John,  When the contract negotiations deadline came and went last night, United Auto Workers launched a “limited and targeted” strike walking out of three automobile plants in the Midwest. This is a historic moment for the auto industry…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 14, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Gamaliel’s Response to DACA Ruling

Gamaliel’s Response to DACA Ruling Press Release:September 14, 2023Contact: Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold Gamaliel Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External [email protected] /(913) 219-3198Gamaliel’s Response to DACA Ruling Chicago, IL – Yesterday, Judge Andrew S. Hanen of the Federal …
  Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
September 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Find Your People at Gamaliel

Find Your People at Gamaliel“Good trouble is an inevitable outcome of finding our people.” Rev. Rick Behrens, Pastor, Grandview Park Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, KSDear John,  As a Gamaliel National Staff member, it is a privilege to spend time with our affiliates across the country.  I come aw…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
August 31, 2023 at 8:05 PM

Labor Day 2023: Gamaliel supports strong unions and a strong labor movement

Labor Day 2023: Gamaliel supports strong unions and a strong labor movement Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 31, 2023Contact:  Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold  Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External [email protected] /(913) 219-3198Gamaliel strongly supports workers’ rights …
  Rev. Dr. Welch · [email protected]
July 14, 2023 at 6:58 PM

Zoom Registration

Greetings! This notice is a reminder that for large virtual events online registrations are a must.  These practices were put into place upon the recommendation from governmental cybersecurity experts after the security breach we experienced. This is an important part of maintaining the integrity of…
  Rev. Wendy Bruner · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Executive Director Position at MCU

Dear John,  I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to inform you about a fantastic job opening for the position of Executive Director at MCU. We believe this opportunity will be of great interest to talented individuals who possess strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and a pass…
  Gamaliel - Beloved Community Campaign · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 9:13 PM

GNRLC Beloved Community June Eblast

June Eblast    The Beloved Community is our aspirational vision – what we seek to be and the positive vision for our American society that we will offer in a national campaign FOR the Beloved Community and AGAINST White “Christian” Nationalism.  The Call of the Beloved Community is multi-racial, mul…
  Cynthia Jarrold, Gamaliel Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 8:19 PM

It’s not too late to register for “Job Creation and Federal Spending on Infrastructure and Climate: Organizing to Win Good Jobs for Our Communities” Webinar

Dear John,   It’s not too late to register for the “Job Creation and Federal Spending on Infrastructure and Climate: Organizing to Win Good Jobs for Our communities” webinar on Wednesday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT).  Pronita Gupta, Senior Fellow at The Workshop Project, …
  Gamaliel Environmental Justice Steering Team · [email protected]
April 21, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 by joining the Gamaliel Environmental Justice Campaign!

Dear John,   Celebrate #EarthDay this year by joining forces with @gamalielnetwork to make sure you are #SEEN. Securing Environmental Equity Now (SEEN) is the focus of Gamaliel’s new environmental justice campaign to end environmental racism in the United States once and for all.  If you would like…
  Cynthia Jarrold, Gamaliel Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
April 19, 2023 at 6:20 PM

: Join us for “Job Creation and Federal Spending Webinar” with Pronita Gupta

Dear John,   Join the Gamaliel Faith/Labor Strategy Table for a “Job Creation and Federal Spending Webinar” on Wednesday, April 26, at 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT).  Pronita Gupta, former Special Assistant To The President [Biden] for Labor and Workers at the Domestic Policy Council at…
  Gamaliel Transformational Justice Steering Team · [email protected]
March 22, 2023 at 11:35 PM

It's not too late to sign up - "From local successes to Justice Reinvestment—Transformational Justice Campaign meeting!"

Dear John,   Join us for the next Transformational Justice Campaign Strategy Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT).  You must register in advance for this gathering using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…
  Gamaliel Transformational Justice Steering Team · [email protected]
March 17, 2023 at 7:54 PM

From local successes to Justice Reinvestment—join us for our next Transformational Justice Campaign meeting!

Dear John,   Join us for the next Transformational Justice Campaign Strategy Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 24, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT).  You must register in advance for this gathering using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 6:16 PM

A Win for Drivers Licenses for All

Dear John,  https://www.kare11.com/video/news/local/breaking-the-news/drivers-licenses-for-all-signed-into-law/89-16b11622-8d2e-46f9-86b4-4862452701a9   Asamblea de Derechos Civiles, Gamaliel affiliate in Minnesota, is part of the large and diverse Freedom to Drive Coalition that succeeded in passi…
  Transformational Justice Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
February 21, 2023 at 1:50 AM

It’s not too late to register for a Justice Reinvestment conversation on Friday, February 24!

 Dear John, You are invited to join The Gamaliel Transformational Justice Campaign on Friday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT for a presentation and discussion of Justice Reinvestment. We will be joined by Jasmine Heiss, Director of In Our Backyards Initiative, Vera Instit…
  Gamaliel Executive Director Ana Garcia-Ashley · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM

News from the Director's Desk!

Dear John,    Watch the Race and Power Video Here In solidarity,Ana Garcia-Ashley    Invest In Gamaliel  Gamaliel Network5416 S Cornell AvenueChicago, IL 60615United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please unsubscribe.
  Transformational Justice Campaign Steering Team · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Gamaliel Transformational Justice Campaign to host Justice Reinvestment conversation

 Dear John, You are invited to join The Gamaliel Transformational Justice Campaign on Friday, February 24, at 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT for a presentation and discussion of Justice Reinvestment.   Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlcuG…
  Rev. Edward Lee Thompson, Chair, Gamaliel Council of Presidents · [email protected]
January 27, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Gamaliel responds to the death of Tyre Nichols: Transformative justice begins when the culture of police brutality ends!

Dear John,   Once again, a senseless act of police brutality has taken the life of another black person. The murder of Mr. Tyre Nichols at the hands of five police officers (Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Justin Smith, and Desmond Mills, Jr.) in Memphis, Tennessee has traumatize…
  Sr. Cheryl Liske, Gamaliel Training Department Coordinator · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Retiring but not departing!

Dear John, Blessings on this the first day of the new year; the first day of my retirement from various compensated ministries in the Gamaliel network; and the seventh day of Kwanza, where the value for today is “faith.”  Kwanzaa writers define faith this way: “To believe with all our heart in our…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 10:31 PM

With gratitude as we move into 2023 (updated trailer)!

Dear John, As 2022 comes to an end, I—on behalf of the entire Gamaliel Network—want to thank you for the many ways in which you have supported and participated with us in the crucial work of securing racial equity in this country. We are grateful! At our 4th Biennial Race and Power Summit earlier …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
December 29, 2022 at 7:54 PM

With gratitude as we move into 2023!

Dear John, As 2022 comes to an end, I—on behalf of the entire Gamaliel Network—want to thank you for the many ways in which you have supported and participated with us in the crucial work of securing racial equity in this country. We are grateful! At our 4th Biennial Race and Power Summit earlier …
  Pablo Tapia, Gamaliel Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign Chair · [email protected]
December 7, 2022 at 10:31 PM

Gamaliel faith leaders, take action now to confront TX governor over the busing of migrants!

 Dear John, As people of faith we are deeply concerned by the decision of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to bus thousands of scared, traumatized asylum seekers to cities in order to make a point about the border crisis. While we, too, are frustrated by the federal government’s lack of action on this issu…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 6:38 PM

Race and Power in America Summit Media Advisory

Dear John, Linked and below, you will find a copy of Gamaliel’s Media Advisory for our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit. Please share with your local media contacts, especially if you will have folks from your affiliate attending the Summit. For questions about modifying the advisory …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 7:43 PM

Join us virtually for Race and Power plenary sessions!

Dear John, This is it! Our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit will officially open with a plenary to launch the Race and Power Institute on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. That is just 2 days from now. I hope that you are one of the more than 200 people who will be joining us in person fo…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 12:47 AM

Retracting Gamaliel Presidents, cast your vote today to join the fight against Environmental Apartheid!

Dear John,  The email sent from Gamaliel earlier today titled "Gamaliel Presidents, cast your vote today to join the fight against Environmental Apartheid!" was inadvertently sent to our entire database. We have shut down the voting site and will resend the email to our presidents only with a new …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Gamaliel Presidents, cast your vote today to join the fight against Environmental Apartheid!

Dear John, As Presidents in the Gamaliel Network, one of your roles is to make decisions on behalf of your affiliate about the National Strategic Priority Areas that this Network Adopts. You have a decision to make now about whether the Gamaliel Network will adopt Environmental Justice as a Priori…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 5:34 PM

Will Gamaliel join the fight against Environmental Apartheid?

Dear John, During the Environmental Justice webinar, ACTION of Ohio leader, Fr. J.P. Robles introduced us to the concept of Environmental Apartheid. That webinar is a step in the Gamaliel Network’s process of adopting “Environment Justice” as a “National Strategic Priority Area,” and we need you t…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 10:15 PM

It’s not too late to become a member of the Gamaliel Race and Power Institute Founders’ Club!

Dear John, As we have shared with you previously, Gamaliel will launch the Race and Power Institute at our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit in Baltimore, November 30 through December 3, and you have the opportunity to become a Founding Member of the RAP Institute. (See statements from…
  Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 10:27 PM

There's Still Time To Register for the November 14 Environmental Justice Webinar!

Dear John, Between today and Gamaliel’s November 14 Environmental Justice Webinar—that’s just 18 days from now—nearly 600,000 people will die worldwide as a result of living or working in unhealthy environments. That does not include the thousands who will be diagnosed with diseases like asthma, c…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Today is the last day to register for the Race and Power Summit

Dear John, This is it . . . the last day to register for Gamaliel’s 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy! Take a look at the Summit Schedule [Race and Power Agenda] and a Description of the Workshops [Breakout Workshops] to see what you will be missi…
  Rev. Edward Thompson, Chair, Gamaliel Council of Presidents · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Gamaliel Affiliate Presidents, registration for Race and Power closes on Friday!

Dear John,You have until the end of the day on Friday, November 4, to register for Gamaliel’s 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit! We are only 29 days away from the start of our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy. In our 2015 Race and Pow…
  Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 6:30 PM

It’s not too late to register for the November 14 Environmental Justice Webinar!

Dear John, Between today and Gamaliel’s November 14 Environmental Justice Webinar—that’s just 18 days from now—nearly 600,000 people will die worldwide as a result of living or working in unhealthy environments. That does not include the thousands who will be diagnosed with diseases like asthma, c…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Race and Power Deadlines, Plenaries, Workshops, and More

Dear John, We are only 36 days away from the start of our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy. In our 2015 Race and Power Summit, we declared that one of the pathways we would follow in order to secure the “Beloved Community” was to “build people’s …
  Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 19, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Join us for a conversation about Environmental Justice!

Dear John, Conversation has begun in the Council of Presidents about the possibility of Gamaliel identifying Environmental Justice as a National Strategic Priority Area. In an effort to bring the network-at-large into the conversation, we are hosting an Environmental Justicewebinar on Monday, Nove…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 9:15 PM

Three important updates for the Race and Power in America Summit

Dear John,The 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit is only 46 days away and the event is shaping up to be one of our best yet! Here are some updates and reminders you need to be aware of . . . 1. Last week we announced a ticketed reception to celebrate Gamaliel@35 and the launch of the Ra…
  Rev. Cynthia Owen Jarrold, Sr. Advisor for Funding Strategies and External Affairs · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Seeking FT Executive Director for Faith Coalition for the Common Good

Dear John,Please share this job announcement from Faith Coalition for the Common Good with your networks.  JOB POSTING FAITH COALITION FOR THE COMMON GOOD – Executive Director  The Faith Coalition for the Common Good Board of Directors in Springfield, Illinois seeks to fill a full time Executive D…
  Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, Chair, Gamaliel Board of Directors · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Gamaliel commends President Biden for pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of marijuana possession!

Dear John, On Thursday, October 6, President Biden granted pardons to thousands of people who had been convicted at the federal level for simple possession of marijuana since it became a crime in the 1970s.  [White House Statement] As a national faith-based organizing network, Gamaliel commends th…
  Angela James, Director, Gamaliel Race and Power Institute · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Join us as we celebrate Gamaliel@35 at the 4 th Biennial Race and Power Summit!

Dear John,  I invite you to join us as we celebrate 35 years of successful organizing at our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit in Baltimore, November 30 through December 3. Throughout the Summit we will be lifting up stories and people who have had a role in shaping the Gamaliel Networ…
  Rev. Edward Thompson, chair, Gamaliel Council of Presidents · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Join us for the next COP meeting (which includes an introduction to environmental justice), October 3

Dear John,  Join us for the next Council of Presidents’ meeting on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET). We will continue our focus from our last meeting on undoing the damage from the last fifty years in the context of the Gamaliel Long-Term Agenda for Transformatio…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Updated: Numbers matter—only 62 days left until Race and Power!

Dear John, There are only 62 days remaining until the start of our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy! As a long-time organizer, I can tell you that numbers do matter, so I’ve pulled together a few that should encourage you to take action . . . to …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 29, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Numbers matter—only 62 days left until Race and Power!

Dear John, There are only 62 days remaining until the start of our 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy! As a long-time organizer, I can tell you that numbers do matter, so I’ve pulled together a few that should encourage you to take action . . . to …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Announcing Race and Power Plenary Speaker, Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers

Dear John, I am pleased to announce that Randi Weingarten will be our speaker during the December 2 opening plenary at Gamaliel’s 4th Biennial Race and Power Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy! Ms. Weingarten is president of the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, a union of 1.7 m…
  Rev. Edward Thompson, chair, Gamaliel Council of Presidents · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 9:40 PM

Join us for the next COP meeting (which includes an introduction to environmental justice), October 3

Dear John, Join us for the next Council of Presidents’ meeting on October 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET). We will continue our focus from our last meeting on undoing the damage from the last fifty years in the context of the Gamaliel Long-Term Agenda for Transformation. In add…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Congratulations, MORE 2 , on the indictment of KCKPD Detective Golubski!

Dear John, Join me in congratulating Gamaliel’s affiliate in the Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas metropolitan region—The Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity or MORE2 —on the successful indictment of a detective from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. While we know the indict…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 6:32 PM

Act Now! Opportunity to participate in DMBA conference with free registration

Dear John, Diversity MBA is hosting their 16th Annual National Business Leaders Conference & Awards Gala: “Out With The Old, In With The New,” September 20-22, 2022.  Gamaliel has been given 25 free registrations for this event.  (Cost for the virtual conference is actually $695 per person.)  …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 15, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Announcing Race and Power Plenary Speaker, Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Children’s Defense Fund

Dear John, I am pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson will be our speaker during the November 30 opening plenary at Gamaliel’s 4th Biennial Race and Power Summit: The Fight for the Future of Democracy! Dr. Wilson is president and CEO of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) and CDF Action C…
  Gamaliel Transformational Justice Steering Committee · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 5:30 PM

It's not too late to register for Transformational Justice in Action Campaign Meeting, September 16

Dear John,Join us for the next Transformational Justice in Action Campaign Meeting on September 16, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT). Our agenda includes the following:Lessons from Memphis, a focus on the integrated voter engagement efforts to engage folks in Shelby Cou…
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Welcome to Gamaliel’s New Executive Administrative Associate

Dear John, I am pleased to introduce Gamaliel’s New Executive Administrative Associate, Jahida Nieves. Jahida is a New York state native and has worked in the non-profit community in New York and Pennsylvania as a Case Manager and Case Review Specialist for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program …
  Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director, Gamaliel · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Don’t forget to register for Gamaliel’s 4 th Biennial Race and Power Summit!

Dear John,Don’t forget to register for Gamaliel’s 4th Biennial Race and Power in America Summit which is scheduled for November 30 through December 3 in Baltimore, Maryland.As you know, these gatherings have become a space for testing new race and power curriculum and resources and shaping the fra…
  Gamaliel Transformational Justice Steering Committee · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Join us for the next Transformational Justice in Action Campaign Meeting, September 16

Dear John,Join us for the next Transformational Justice in Action Campaign Meeting on September 16, 2022, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT). Our agenda includes the following:Lessons from Memphis, a focus on the integrated voter engagement efforts to engage folks in Shelby Cou…