Healing the earth means healing our people. That’s why on Monday we’re lifting up struggles from across the nation to protect our land and freedom from the evils of ecological devastation, poverty wages, environmental racism and denial of health care. From the struggle to defend Apache sacred land in Oak Flats from a corporate mining giant … Continued
Join us via Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85089384113?pwd=emFwWG9HdGxOUVZZMnJNVWxxNDNVUT09 How can the ethical and faith communities help to bring about systemic, structural, sustainable, and practical programs to end homelessness? Who are the homeless, why are they homeless, including what percentage are women and children? What can be effective approaches to eliminating homelessness in our communities? Join us to discuss these … Continued
Fearless, courageous women have been among the architects of every major social justice shift in the history of this nation. The prayer of Prathia Hall provided the cornerstone of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, and the women of the National Welfare Rights Organization were instrumental in forming the … Continued
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
While America revels in the passing of the COVID Relief Bill, GOP legislators nationwide are working relentlessly to limit the right of Americans to vote. An estimated 263 voter suppression bills have been proposed across the nation, including 3 right here in Colorado: SB21-007 - Improve Public Confidence Election Validity, SB21-010 - Colorado Ballot Signature … Continued
In the aftermath of an election where a massive fusion movement of poor and low-wealth people determined the outcome, more than 250 voter suppression bills have already been introduced in 43 states. In Alabama, there is a proposed bill that people must prove their citizenship to qualify to vote. In Florida, where poor and low-wealth people … 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 us on March 22, 2021 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT live from Bessemer where Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II will join with the Alabama Poor People’s Campaign and Amazon workers to demand dignity, respect and a union for all workers. The deadline is looming on a historic labor battle against corporate goliath … 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
Racism is racism, wherever and however it appears. This Saturday, March 27, the DC Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, is partnering with ANSWER (the Act Now to Stop War & End Racism Coalition) in to stand in solidarity with the Asian community in the midst of the horrific, racist, and misogynist … Continued
Monday is the voting deadline for the Bessemer 6000, the Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama engaged in a historic labor struggle who we heard from last week. Join us again this Moral Monday for a recap of that struggle and a conversation with Dr. Robin DG Kelley, one of the nation’s leading public intellectuals; a … Continued
Join the WV PPC and Rev. Barber on Thursday, April 1st at 3:30pm at UU Congregation of Charleston for a special Maundy Thursday Press Rally and Foot Washing Ritual. Together we will engage in the moral reality of what we need. Healing the nation must start with the washing off of the injustices of voter … Continued
Join us on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85089384113?pwd=emFwWG9HdGxOUVZZMnJNVWxxNDNVUT09 Concerned about voter suppression laws in Colorado and across the country? How about people having to sleep on street corners? Do you have questions about the Poor People's Campaign? About what we're doing in Colorado? Are you interested in activism but unsure where to begin? Maybe you have ideas about what … Continued