Charlotte interfaith leaders unveil traveling mural honoring those living in tent cities As Jews began the holiday of Passover during the last weekend in March, at their traditional Seder meal they …
Setting Our Greenspon Center Social Justice Agenda, March 2, 7:00-8:30 pm
Join us on the journey to justice as we set our Stan Greenspon Center 2021 Social Justice Agenda. Don’t just think about the changes that need to happen in our …
Celebrating Civic Engagement: A Human Value, A Jewish Value – Judy Seldin-Cohen honored for her work
Judy Seldin-Cohen is the latest to join a long line of Charlotte Jews recognized by the non-Jewish community for their active civic engagement. On October 29, Judy Seldin-Cohen will receive …
Justice Calls Charlotte – “Death of Justice”
Listen to a brief interview with Dr. Willie Keaton on his play “Death of Justice” and stay tuned for an upcoming performance and fundraiser. Every dollar raised after paying the …
What Charlotte needs this week and how you can help (4/6/2020)
The Stan Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice and Queens University have joined CharMeck Responds Coalition (CRC), https://charmeckresponds.org/. The CharMeck Responds Coalition is made up of many faith partners, …
Restorative Justice for Brooklyn: Trauma, Resilience and Faith
Our community engagement, education, and advocacy work around the historical injustice of urban renewal continues to grow and evolve. The thriving neighborhood of Brooklyn in 2nd Ward was demolished by the …
Abraham’s Tent: A Shared Muslim Community and Jewish Community Room in the Inn
For six nights this winter, from January to March, Jews and Muslims are invited to come together to provide food, shelter and care to approximately ten neighbors in need as …
“We are Brooklyn” – a meeting to determine next steps
Deepening our understanding of restorative justice for Charlotte. Expanding our coalition. Mapping out the steps ahead. Please join us as we continue our exploration of the tragedy of the destruction …
We Are Brooklyn by: Charis Blackmon
“We are Brooklyn” is the thought that comes to mind as I sit in a room full of advocates for restorative justice. Some from the original Brooklyn neighborhood, others proximate …
Restorative Justice and Reconciliation
By Dr. Willie Keaton In light of the immensely successful Brooklyn Village & Restorative Justice Listening Session (August 22th, 2019), I thought it was time to have a conversation around; …