What is the Poor People’s Campaign? In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many others called for a “revolution of values” in America. They sought to build a broad, fusion movement that could unite poor and impacted communities across the country. Their name was a direct cry from the underside of history: The … Continued
for the Black women we lost too soon Join us for a memorial in Washington, D.C. (#BLM Plaza) on March 13, 2021 from 3-6pm. Artists will be taking part in – and Black womxn speaking at – this event commemorating the anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, as well as honoring the countless Black … Continued
Please join us as we continue our focus on Housing Justice in Maryland! Poor People's Campaign Policy Priority #5:Expand public and affordable housing and rental assistance. Stop all foreclosures and evictions immediately; enact a rent freeze, including stopping all increases in rent; and cancel rent and mortgage payments that cannot be paid. Move the burden … Continued
Join the Maryland Poor People's Campaign Western Region for our monthly Learning Together series. This month we will be continuing our discussion and deep dive into the questions "Who are the Poor and Why are we Poor?" This will include time to reflect on our family histories alongside the history of political and economic developments … Continued
Please join us for a presentation by Young People for Progress on policing, in particular removing SROs from our schools. We will also have report backs and breakout sessions for our ongoing work. We will also remember our beloved Dr. Alonzo Smith, who passed last year at this time. Please register by 7pm, Wednesday, March … Continued