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; …
Justice Calls Charlotte | Listen to our Inaugural Greenspon Center Podcast
This happened… Dr. Willie Keaton and Rabbi Schindler went to learn about the podcast equipment in the Everett Library at Queens University and ended up birthing our Greenspon Center Podcast …
From Brooklyn CLT to Brooklyn Village: A Legacy of Broken Promises
By Steve Cohen The history of Brooklyn CLT is part of the history of the Queen City – a legacy of broken promises known by too few. Sadly, it’s also …
Door knocking campaign in Grier Heights – two opportunities to make a difference
Stan Greenspon Center’s Affordable Housing Team has been asked to help out in Grier Heights! Join us on one of two occasions to connect with our neighbors and then to …