Governor Cuomo has stated he is willing to sign a bill on the matter if it comes to his desk. We are one of 85 organizations urging Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie to reconvene the legislature, and pass Senator Bailey & Assemblyman O’Donnell’s bill (S3695-Bailey/A2513-O'Donnell) to fully repeal 50-a. You can view the repeal letter in it’s entirety by Communities United for Police Reform.
Read MoreBeing counted as well registering to vote helps us to begin filling the needs of our community. So if you haven’t done so go to www.census.gov to complete your 10 questions in 10 minutes today. Register to vote at www.vote.gov. Request an absentee ballot at absenteeballot.com and let your vote count on June 23. When we are full of resources then our cups will be running over and we will not be without.
Read MoreMay Podcast: CONVERSATIONS Features Stuart Wayne Wright Jr.
The Brooklyn NAACP Equity in the Arts & Culture Committee Presents a new installment of CONVERSATIONS: Episode 12 - May 2020
Access the podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/bknaacp_culture/conversations-episode-12-may-2020-stuart-wayne-wright-jr
Read MoreJoin us on Monday, May 25th, 2020 from 1PM-3PM for a Virtual Voter Registration Text Drive via Zoom.
A textbank training led by Brooklyn NAACP Branch President, L. Joy Williams will provide everything that you need to help others exercise their right to vote. Just bring your phone! We’ll also have a live DJ, raffles and games! So sign up now. Details will be emailed to you upon your RSVP at: tinyurl.com/NAACPDriveSignup
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