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  Erin Shields, MediaJustice · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 6:01 PM

#DisruptDisinfo with us all next week!

#DisruptDisinfo with us all next week! We're hosting the #DisruptDisinfo Week of Action Against Disinformation. Join us!  Hey Friend, What if we told you that a secret federal commission has begun building a database of activists like you, who’ve read…
  Eteng Ettah, MediaJustice · [email protected]
August 19, 2020 at 4:27 PM

MediaJustice Is Going To The Movies! 🎥

MediaJustice Is Going To The Movies! 🎥 Kicking off tomorrow, we’re sponsoring this year’s BlackStar Film Festival! Dear Friend, Media, art and culture have always been the driving force behind Team #MediaJustice’s fight for a world…
  Brandon Forester and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Millions still can’t afford to remain connected.

Millions still can’t afford to remain connected. Why are our communities demanding Comcast free their internet? Join us in holding the telecom giant accountable! Dear Friend, Imagine a world where access to the internet is considered a human right, not a promotional …
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Enough is enough. Congress must stand up to the FBI.

Enough is enough. Congress must stand up to the FBI. The violent backlash against Black movements is nothing new. But Congress has a chance to get on the right side of history and #ProtectBlackDissent  Dear Friend, “The United States Government (USG) has a long and w…
  Steven Renderos, MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Dear MediaJustice Family,

Dear MediaJustice Family, A look back at my first 6 months as Executive Director and how we're meeting this moment Dear Friend, Today marks six months since I began my journey as Executive Director of MediaJustice. While I understood that the…
  Steven Renderos & Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 5:03 PM

What's at stake?

What's at stake? Grassroots media justice organizations Dear Friend, For more than a decade, MediaJustice has been at the forefront of racial, gender, and economic justice and how they intersect in our access to and freedom in a digital age. As a national movement, w…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 7:14 PM

#ProtectBlackDissent During 2020 Uprisings

#ProtectBlackDissent During 2020 Uprisings The FBI and local police are treating #BlackLivesMatter protesters like a threat—while lying to Congress about it.  Dear Friend, Nationwide, protests against police violence are being met with more police violence. Black act…
  Steven Renderos & Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 5:24 PM

Change begins with you

Change begins with you Resist, defund, and decriminalize with MediaJustice Dear Friend, In the last few months, we have witnessed incredible acts of care to protect each other during the COVID-19 crisis and against systemic oppression and inequality across our commun…
  Steven Renderos, Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM

MediaJustice Agenda for Black Lives

MediaJustice Agenda for Black Lives Fighting for a world where we are connected, represented and free Dear Friend, For the last few months, we have witnessed incredible acts of love and care to protect each other during the COVID-19 crisis. When it was clear that the…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Resist racism, support grassroots justice

Resist racism, support grassroots justice Stand with the MediaJustice Network at the frontlines of racial justice.  Dear Friend,  This week, like too many before it, has been extraordinarily painful.  Breonna Taylor. Tony McDade. Ahmaud Arbery. George Fl…
  Teresa Basilio Gaztambide and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Defend Our Movements in the Time of COVID-19

Defend Our Movements in the Time of COVID-19 Kicking off on Tuesday at 3pm EST, register to attend NEW Defend Our Movements workshop series!        Dear Friend, Kicking off on Tuesday, May 19th, our MediaJustice Network, in collaboration with Peopleshub and Tiny Giga…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
May 10, 2020 at 12:59 PM

We’re honoring Mother’s Day by fighting for prison phone justice

We’re honoring Mother’s Day by fighting for prison phone justice This Mother’s Day comes at a time when we need connection more than ever. Dear Friend,  Every Mother’s Day, almost 2.7 million children have to rely on phone calls to celebrate with their incarcerated par…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 6:04 PM

This Thursday at 3pm EST, join the fight for the #Right2Connect!

This Thursday at 3pm EST, join the fight for the #Right2Connect! The #Right2Connect means ALL of our communities. Dear Friend,  The power of our people is the essence of any Townhall. The #Right2Connect Townhall is this Thursday, April 16 at 3pm EST, and we can’t wait…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
April 9, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Demand the #RightToConnect at our Digital Townhall: April 16, 3pm EST!

Demand the #RightToConnect at our Digital Townhall: April 16, 3pm EST! From Prison Phone Justice to Lifeline, we have the #Right2Connect! Join our Townhall on April 16 at 3pm EST to learn more.  Dear Friend,  The global COVID-19 pandemic is a moment of unprecedented…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Demand Prison Phone Justice in COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Demand Prison Phone Justice in COVID-19 Relief Efforts MediaJustice demands the FCC include incarcerated members of our communities and their families in pandemic relief efforts. Dear Friend,  As incarcerated individuals are deprived of family visitation across the …
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
March 5, 2020 at 12:59 PM

TODAY at 10am EST: Join Us in DC to #ProtectBlackDissent!

TODAY at 10am EST: Join Us in DC to #ProtectBlackDissent! Our #ProtectBlackDissent campaign is hosting a Congressional briefing on how we're organizing to resist FBI surveillance. Friend, TODAY at 10am EST, our #ProtectBlackDissent campaign is on Capitol Hill to host a Con…
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 8:55 PM

COINTELPRO 2.0 is here.

COINTELPRO 2.0 is here. THURSDAY at 10am: Join our #ProtectBlackDissent campaign on the Hill! Dear Friend, With the FBI surveilling Black freedom fighters under the racist Black Identity Extremist designation, it’s abundantly clear that COINTELPRO (the FBI’s Counter …
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 8:36 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Webinar on the Pretrial (In)Justice System February 6th

SAVE THE DATE: Webinar on the Pretrial (In)Justice System February 6th Team MediaJustice and Media Mobilizing Project are launching a new website on Pretrial Risk Assessments; RSVP NOW for the Feb 6 webinar to learn more! Dear Friend, Movements demanding decarcerati…
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM

How we build power in a digital age

How we build power in a digital age Help MediaJustice and grassroots organizers fight for a future where we are all connected, represented, and free. Dear Friend, In some states, it still costs as much as $24 for a 15-minute phone call to a local jail — and these a…
  Sage Crump, Board Chair · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 8:14 PM

Thank You Malkia

Thank You Malkia Our longtime visionary Executive Director Malkia Cyril is officially transitioning to a new role at MediaJustice Dear Friend, I’m writing you today to share some big news from MediaJustice. After over two decades of leadership establish…
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 6:59 PM

We must stop hate from spreading on Twitter and Facebook in 2020.

We must stop hate from spreading on Twitter and Facebook in 2020. Support Team MediaJustice as we challenge hate speech and racist misinformation on social media platforms in an election and census year. Dear Friend, The internet is constantly expanding our ability…
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 1:16 AM

BREAKING: Congress just responded to your demands to #ProtectBlackDissent

BREAKING: Congress just responded to your demands to #ProtectBlackDissent The House Homeland Security Committee just sent a letter to the FBI requesting a briefing and more info on their use of "Black Identity Extremists" Dear Friend, After thousands of advocates li…
  Myaisha Hayes, Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 4:16 PM

In 2020, we must #ProtectBlackDissent.

In 2020, we must #ProtectBlackDissent. Together, we can fight to end the FBI's surveillance of Black activists online and off. Donate today to keep up the pressure in the new year! Dear Friend, Two years ago, the FBI created a new domestic terror threat label, "Bla…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 6:29 PM

Together, we can keep our communities safe from surveillance.

Together, we can keep our communities safe from surveillance. Our Black Friday action against Amazon’s deals with police was just the beginning! Friend — The Black Friday deals may be over, but our fight to keep our communities safe from the surveillance state and corp…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Calling all donor activists! Fuel the fight for digital civil rights on #GivingTuesday

Calling all donor activists! Fuel the fight for digital civil rights on #GivingTuesday Support Team #MediaJustice on this global day of giving.  Dear Friend, MediaJustice’s work transcends news cycles — we're fighting for racial, economic, and gende…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 29, 2019 at 1:01 PM

Will #KnockingWhileBlack be trending next? Not if we take action to stop Amazon.

Will #KnockingWhileBlack be trending next? Not if we take action to stop Amazon. This Black Friday, tell Amazon to stop profiting from surveillance of Black & brown communities! Dear Friend, As Amazon rakes in its massive annual Black Friday profits, here’s on…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 12:59 PM

Just Announced: More inspiring voices with us in DC Thursday!

Just Announced: More inspiring voices with us in DC Thursday! Tickets are going fast for our special event celebrating 10 years of MediaJustice and our founding director Malkia Devich-Cyril! Celebrate With MediaJustice in DC! …
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 8:33 PM

MediaJustice delegates unpack surveillance of workers of color

MediaJustice delegates unpack surveillance of workers of color Check out highlights from our Color of Surveillance conference! Dear Friend, Last week, MediaJustice cohosted the fourth annual Color of Surveillance conference in partnership with Free Press and George…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 12:59 PM

TODAY: Team MediaJustice is at Color Of Surveillance!

TODAY: Team MediaJustice is at Color Of Surveillance! Follow @mediajustice on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates and commentary from our delegates! Friend— Team MediaJustice and our Color Of Surveillance delegation are sharing live updates and commentary t…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 4:00 PM

TOMORROW: Team MediaJustice Brings Black and Brown Activists to Color Of Surveillance!

TOMORROW: Team MediaJustice Brings Black and Brown Activists to Color Of Surveillance! Follow @mediajustice on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates and commentary from our delegates tomorrow! Dear Friend, Government officials, law enforcement agencies and…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 6:30 PM

A Special Performance at Movement Futures

A Special Performance at Movement Futures Come celebrate Malkia and 10 Years of MediaJustice with a Grammy nominee in D.C.!  Meshell Ndegeocello is Ringing in 10 More Years of MediaJustice! We’re so excited to celebrate with you at Mo…
  James, Myaisha and Team #MediaJustice · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 3:09 PM

NEW #NoMoreShackles Report on Pretrial Electronic Monitoring

NEW #NoMoreShackles Report on Pretrial Electronic Monitoring Our NEW #NoMoreShackles report is now available! Read why electronic monitoring is a false solution to ending pretrial detention. Dear Friend, Our NEW 'No More Shackles' report is officially live! Get it …
  Myaisha Hayes, MediaJustice · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 1:48 PM

Take Action: Demand the House #ProtectBlackDissent Tomorrow

Take Action: Demand the House #ProtectBlackDissent Tomorrow The House Homeland Security Committee has a chance Wednesday to hold the FBI accountable for its unjust spying on Black activists. Dear Friend, While the FBI continues to deny its surveillance of Black act…
  James, Myaisha and Team #MediaJustice · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 4:16 PM

Why Pretrial Electronic Monitoring is Not the Solution | #NoMoreShackles

Why Pretrial Electronic Monitoring is Not the Solution | #NoMoreShackles This Wednesday (10/30), Team #MediaJustice is launching a new report arguing against the use of pretrial electronic monitoring. Dear Friend, This Wednesday, MediaJustice is launching a brand…
  MediaJustice · [email protected]
October 11, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Early Bird Tickets: Movement Futures in DC

Early Bird Tickets: Movement Futures in DC Be the first to grab tickets to our next 10 year anniversary fundraiser! Happening November 21st in Washington D.C. You're invited to join us this November for an exclusive 10 Year anni…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
September 26, 2019 at 3:29 PM

Save the Date: Movement Futures in DC

Save the Date: Movement Futures in DC Sign-up to get first dibs on early bird tickets to Movement Futures — our next 10 year anniversary party! Happening November 21st in Washington D.C. You're invited to join us this November…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
September 16, 2019 at 1:19 PM

DC: Register for the Color of Surveillance Conference!

DC: Register for the Color of Surveillance Conference! Join Team MediaJustice and allies at Georgetown Law on November 7th, as we dive deep into the monitoring of poor and working people.  Dear Friend, The powerful have long agreed: Poor and working people must be…
  Myaisha Hayes, Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
September 12, 2019 at 6:50 PM

Tell your lawmakers to ban facial recognition.

Tell your lawmakers to ban facial recognition. Our digital civil rights are at stake. #GetOutofOurFaces  Dear Friend,   As you know, facial recognition technology is among the most dangerous forms of surveillance — especially for communities of color. And it’s sprea…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
August 31, 2019 at 4:49 PM

Travel advisory warning for Black and Latinx travelers in Ohio

Travel advisory warning for Black and Latinx travelers in Ohio The travel advisory comes in response to ICE and CBP’s increasing practice of using state DMV photo databases for facial recognition scanning. Dear Friend, We've joined allies at Demand Progress and Fig…
  Myaisha Hayes, Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 1:36 PM

The FBI lied about its targeting of Black activists.

The FBI lied about its targeting of Black activists. Demand action from Congressional leaders to hold the FBI accountable and #ProtectBlackDissent Dear Friend, Newly leaked documents show that the FBI has lied about the extent of its tracking of Black activists, whi…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 22, 2019 at 5:41 PM

Welcome our new Network Strategies Director!

Welcome our new Network Strategies Director! Teresa Basilio Gaztambide is the newest member of Team MediaJustice 🎉 Team MediaJustice Is Growing! We're thrilled to announce that Teresa Basilio Gaztambide has joined the MediaJustice staff as our Networ…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 20, 2019 at 4:27 PM

Continuing the Fight to #ProtectBlackDissent

Continuing the Fight to #ProtectBlackDissent Our Advocacy Day in DC was a success! Here's what comes next and how you can pitch in. Dear Friend, MediaJustice and the #ProtectBlackDissent coalition just took Capitol Hill by storm. On Wednesday, our delegation of Blac…
  Myaisha Hayes and Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
July 17, 2019 at 2:04 PM

TODAY: Take action to #ProtectBlackDissent!

TODAY: Take action to #ProtectBlackDissent! Watch live as a delegation of Black activists demands action from Congress and join them by calling an official today!  Dear Friend, Today in D.C. a delegation of Black activists will meet face-to-face with members of Cong…
  Team MediaJustice · [email protected]
June 28, 2019 at 7:17 PM

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