Public Autopsy of the Anti-People Secure DC Law
Date and Time
Jun 19, 2024 3:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Jun 19, 2024 3:00 pm
Anacostia
Let's dive deep into the controversial Anti-People Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024 and dissect its impact on the community
Welcome to an Autopsy of the Anti-People Secure DC Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2024! Join us at Busboys and Poets for a deep dive into this controversial legislation.
According to the premier American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) the act falls short of keeping us safe from abuse of power. "History has taught us that crisis is the precise moment when we must strengthen our rights and liberties, not turn our backs on these fundamental principles."
The ACLU further said:
"Failed and ineffective ‘drug-free’ zones do little to prevent crime; instead, they open the door for police officers to harass people and violate our rights. The changes to body-worn camera provisions roll back police accountability and spread distrust of police. And collecting DNA before a person has been found guilty violates our privacy and our presumption of innocence. These provisions will not make D.C. safer and will put our rights at risk."
Let's dissect its impact on our community and explore ways to advocate for change. This in-person event promises lively discussions and insightful perspectives. Don't miss out on this opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and make your voice heard!
Panelists:
NeeNee Taylor, executive director, Harriet's Wildest Dreams
Dr. Rhonda L. Hamilton, executive director, M.I. Mother's Keeper Mental Health Advocates
Samantha Paige Davis, The Black Swan Academy
Moderator: We Act Radio cofounder Kymone Freeman
You might want to check out the other separate but related events that are part of the Juneteenth Intellectual Feast at the Busboys and Poets in Anacostia:
Juneteenth: 159 Years Later, State of Black Lives. 11:00 am.
Speakers Rev. Willie F. Wilson & Prof. John Brittain (Emcee Andy Shallal)
White Supremacy Today.
Speakers Anise Jenkins, Daryl Lamont Jenkins, Rev. Prof. Quardricos Driskell , Attorney Amos Jones & Journalist Sam P.K. Collins;1:00 pm (Moderator Brother Khan)
Reparations & Restorative Justice: Impacted Blacks Speak Out. 5:00 pm
Panelists George Jones, Corey Shaw Jr., Detrice Belt, Diane Smith Drake, Ron Chase (Moderator Lindiwe Vilakazi).
Any event you choose to attend, please tip your waiters generously.
