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 …
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 …
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 | 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 …
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 …
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 …
Criminal Justice Expungement Clinic
Criminal records hold people back from success in life. Come join us as we learn about the expungement process and the benefits it brings to communities.
Truth, Justice and Reconciliation: Second Annual Arts & Advocacy Project
Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation: Arts & Advocacy Project Brooklyn to Biddleville: Then + Now The theme of our Arts and Advocacy 2019 Initiative is “Brooklyn to Biddleville, Then and Now …
Social Justice Update
Health Care Justice On February 10, the Health Care Justice Team participated in the Queens University Student Groups’ teach-in to educate the general population about Improved Medicare for All. This included …
Taking steps towards change – updates from our Social Justice teams
The Stan Greenspon Center is ready to make significant change in 2019 for immigrants, for housing, for healthcare, for justice within the criminal system, for others, and for ourselves. Here …