The unlawful slaughter of black bodies by the hands of power has continued day after day, year after year, century after century, life by precious life, since before the first chain was slipped around black wrists. Black youth, brimming with untapped potential, but [...]
Indictment Watch; Action Beyond Today
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:20-05:00It's down to a matter of days before local leaders announce whether Darren Wilson will be indicted for the murder of teenager, Michael Brown, or not. No matter the decision, BeyondToday will help update you on actions that serve to [...]
50th Bridge Crossing Jubilee — Selma
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:21-05:00Welcome to 50th Bridge Crossing Jubilee — Selma. Here you will find historical facts, pictures, information on all upcoming events, and much more. Each year the National Voting Rights Museum & Institute in conjunction with 21st Century Youth Leadership [...]
We Are Left To Make This Moment Into A Movement
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:21-05:00Dear World, Over the past month, events surrounding the killing of Michael Brown, Jr.---a murder, in my eyes, and in the eyes of many, many others--- has been broadcasted over every means of media and press you could imagine and as you have [...]
Barack Obama Has Forsaken Us, But We Will Not Stop Fighting Injustice
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:21-05:00We’re now a month out from the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, and a month away from when a grand jury is likely to decide whether or not to indict him. Yet we still have no answers and [...]
We Need To Talk About Ferguson and a Special Prosecutor
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:22-05:00We need to talk about Ferguson, brothers and sisters. Not about the protestors—the vast majority of whom are peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Not about police militarization, either, which has only escalated tension on the ground. We need to talk about justice for Michael Brown. Justice [...]
Now THAT is what you call a National Week of Action!
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:25-05:00Recap of the #Brownat60 National Week of Action This past Saturday was the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Parents, students and educators nationwide marked the anniversary with a National Week of Action to demand our country renew its commitment to Brown's [...]
Are You Coming to the National Week of Action?
empathy2016-11-29T17:39:25-05:00Find a #Brownat60 event near you or join the action online! Tomorrow, May 17th marks the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Across the country, parents, students and educators are taking part in a National Week of Action to demand that our nation recommit [...]
The Alliance To Reclaim Our Schools – May 13 Rally at the Supreme Court – The Struggle Continues
empathy2019-02-20T04:16:39-05:00EVENT RECAP – Over 500 parents, students and educators rallied in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on May 13th, the 60th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision. The rally kicked off a National Week of Action organized by the Alliance [...]