by Reverend Dr. Willie Keaton “I can’t breathe.” It is time for Charlotte and the rest of America to listen to the dying words of George Floyd and Eric Garner. …
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, …
It’s Time to Talk about Race and Justice
In the 1960s and 1970s, an interesting notion took shape in the United States: racial colorblindness. The idea, which was born in mostly white communities, was that we had advanced …
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; …
Brooklyn Village: Listening & Learning
By Debbie Rabinovich Urban renewal processes in Brooklyn, Charlotte resulted in the destruction of countless community resources – so much so that this period has been dubbed “urban removal” by former residents. Twelve …
Justice Calls Charlotte | Episode 2: Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow
We are thrilled that Michelle Alexander will be the Queens University Learning Society speaker on the evening of November 19, 2019. Our podcast explores her book, The New Jim Crow: Mass …
Call to Action: Criminal Justice Education Series
Join us for a three-week educational and advocacy series that will bring together a diverse group of local and national leaders seeking major changes in the criminal justice system. The …
The work of social justice takes no time off for summer…
The Social Justice team is really excited about the past initiatives as well as the advocacy plans for the immediate and distant future. The Affordable Housing Team has had a tremendous month and …
What’s hotter than a summer day in Charlotte? Our Social Justice Team!
Affordable Housing Our amazing and dedicated Affordable Housing team continues to act for change in our communitiy, focusing on the Grier Heights neighborhood in May. They met with a developer …
Opening doors to justice – welcoming Reverend Willie Keaton and an update on our work
We welcome Reverend Willie Keaton as a justice organizer at the Stan Greenspon Center. He will be working part time to support each of our advocacy teams and to support …
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