Widening the Circle – a WNPJ Virtual Conversation -“Abolishing State Violence”
Widening the Circle monthly zoom call with WNPJ.
Recorded Monday, Aug 10th, 3-4 pm Listen here!
We discussed the role racism plays in the current and historic versions of policing and ICE. We challenged the premise of “property over people”, and other excuses for the use of lethal force, as we support #Justice for Corey. We uplifted our mutual humanity and found creative ways for transformation.The call was hosted by WNPJ Board members Debra Gillispie and Tynnetta Jackson.
Questions? Contact info@wnpj.org
The video recording is available here on our WNPJ YouTube channel:
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WNPJ’s Widening the Circle Conversation from July 14th is now available by audio this month! “Getting Free Together: Interdependence & Resilience” hosted by WNPJ Board member, Erika Bach.
Please take a listen to the conversation and send your ideas for next month’s WNPJ Conversation to erikambach@gmail.com .
Links to references in this audio Conversation:
https://wnpj.org/events/1st-annual-wi-immigration-summit-stronger-together-fond-du-lac/ https://zeteo.com – with Medhi Hassan https://substack.com/@dmoodie – Danielle Moodie https://thelefthook.substack.com – with Wajahat Ali https://substack.com/@joyannreid – Joy Reid https://www.actwis.com John Trudell What Happened to the Tribes of Europe https://www.youtube.com/watch? WISDOMWI.org Voces de la Frontera https://vdlf.org/es/homepage-es/ Jill Scott music https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaX5Oc5T5Po/
Widening the Circle~a monthly conversation with WNPJ
July’s hosted dialogue is based on Fanny Lou Hamer’s enduring wisdom:
“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”
As we witness the escalation of harm perpetuated against neighbors locally, nationwide and internationally, we are grappling with our humanity in many ways. Yet we share a reminder that true freedom has yet to be realized; we need one another to Impact change.
We explored the interconnection of immigration, imperialism, oppression AND the cause for collective liberation.
All were welcome to join in this discussion beyond patriotism and independence as we amplify resilience. In this gathering we revisited resistance movements of Black, Indigenous and emigrated people and gave support to lift up the power within and around us, interdependent beings in community together.
These monthly Widening the Circle zooms offer an opportunity to create honest, healing, challenging, and community-centered spaces that encourage accountability and collective action that is deeply needed now. We welcome your input, suggestions and co-creation. Each conversation will be recorded and shared.
To add your suggestions or to invite a specific future conversation contact erikambach@gmail.com with the header Widening the Circle
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The Widening the Circle recording from Tuesday, June 9 is available now!
Our first discussion was based on a Maya Angelou quote:
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Here’s the Virtual Conversation recording with Pastor Walter Lanier of Milwaukee, hosted by Debra Gillispie,founder of Milwaukee’s Mothers against Gun Violence and WNPJ Board member. Watch it here.
These monthly Widening the Circle zooms offer an opportunity to create honest, healing, challenging, and community-centered spaces that encourage accountability and collective action that is deeply needed now. We welcome your input, suggestions and co-creation. Each conversation will be recorded and shared.
To add your suggestions or to invite a specific future conversation contact dena.eakles@gmail.com with the header Widening the Circle
More details at https://wnpj.org/events/monthly-virtual-calls-are-starting