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Defending Our Communities from I.C.E. Raids
DRUM took to the streets in the days leading up to and during the planned ICE raids in our communities to address the fears, provide information, and training in how people can protect themselves and each other. DRUM members from across the city reached out to thousands of people with Know Your Rights and Risk…
Read MoreWHO IS AT RISK OF THE UPCOMING ICE RAIDS?
As an ICE raid operation is starting in 10 cities across the country this SATURDAY-WEDSNESDAY, the levels of fear and panic are very high in many immigrant communities But these biannual raids have been ongoing for many years, under both the Trump and Obama administrations We have to be able to make an assessment of…
Read MoreCommunities Vs. Gender Oppression
On July 7, 2019, 15 DRUM gender justice leaders and members performed a natok(play) about how regular community members can intervene in domestic violent and street harassment situations as well as other times when women are being being controlled and repressed. We demonstrated that we do not have to rely on big organizations, lawyers, or people…
Read MoreMajor Victory: Citizenship Question Blocked from 2020 Census!
DRUM members have been agitating and organizing against the citizenship question for nearly a year! From mass public education, to gathering comments for the public commentary period, court mobilizations, to media work. The citizenship question on the 2020 census would have endangered the safety of our communities at a time of such an anti-immigrant administration,…
Read MoreWins For Education Justice In NYC!
Yesterday the mayor announced the implementation of citywide restorative justice, funding for 85 new social workers, a capping of suspensions to 20 days, and will not arrest students or issue summonses for low-level infractions. From speaking at rallies and protests to speaking with City Council members asking for the things our youth need in our…
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