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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA JANUARY 27, 2018 Held in downtown New Orleans’ on January 27, 2018, our fourth Know Your Rights Camp served over 250 youth. Speakers included Ameer Loggins, doctoral student in African Diaspora Studies at U.C. Berkeley; Yareli Quintana, a certified holistic health coach; Dr. Brandon Nicholson, Akeem Brown, and Dr. Hodari Tourè at The Hidden Genius Project; Lori Jackson, a certified financial education instructor; Mellody Hobson, businesswoman & Founder of Ariel Investments; attorneys Jody E. Owens, II, William Most, and John Williams; and Marie Bigham, Director of College Counseling at Isidore Newman School. We teamed up with visual artist, BMike, to produce our New Orleans Resource Guide. SEE YOUR PHOTOS WITH COLIN RESOURCE GUIDE Legal resources Public Libraries Community Gardens Urban Farm Markets College/Career Services VIEW RESOURCE GUIDE

KYRC 2023 Wrapperd Read More 48 minutes ago 1 min News Renowned Forensic Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Justice and Science It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr. Cyril Wecht, a renowned forensic pathologist and the Know Your Rights... 1 day ago 2 min News Reparations Case Over Racial Discrimination Against Black Veterans Moves Forward After Judge Denies Motion Dismissal On March 29th, a significant decision by a Federal District Court Judge in Connecticut allowed the lawsuit, Monk v. United States,... 3 days ago 1 min News Hana Taylor Schlitz Becomes Youngest Graduate of Texas Woman's University at 16 Following Her Mother's Death Hana Taylor Schlitz's life is marked by a poignant journey from a remote village in Ethiopia to soon becoming the youngest graduate in... 4 days ago 1 min News Studies Show That School Segregation Between Black & White Students Have Returned To 1968 Levels A new study by the nonpartisan education watchdog Available to All highlights the persistence of segregation in K-12 public schools in... 4 days ago 1 min News Reports Find That Wealth Gap Between White Families and Black, Hispanic Families Surpasses $1 Million in 2022 In 2022, the wealth disparity between white families and those of Black and Hispanic descent in the United States escalated to over $1... 4 days ago 1 min News Secondary Autopsy Leads To $6 Million Payout For The Family Of Shayne Sutherland The City of Stockton has agreed to a $6 million settlement with the family of Shayne Sutherland, who died in police custody in 2020.... 5 days ago 1 min News Records Show Border Patrol Agents Joked About Killing Migrant Children U.S. Border Patrol agents have been found using the derogatory term "tonk" to describe unauthorized migrants in government... 5 days ago 1 min News County Deputy Accused Of Transporting Fentanyl Following Cartel Investigation A former Riverside County sheriff's correctional deputy, Jorge Oceguera-Rocha, was implicated in a major drug trafficking investigation... 6 days ago 1 min News Bill That Lets Teachers Carry Guns In School Passed By State Legislators Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill allowing school staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds, a response to a tragic shooting in... 6 days ago 2 min News Study Shows That States Botched More Executions Of Black Prisoners Than Other Races A new report by the nonprofit Reprieve highlights racial disparities in lethal injection executions in the U.S., finding significant... 7 days ago 1 min News New Details Emerge In The Death of 17-Year-Old Kadarius Smith Who Was Run Over By Police Car A redacted report from the Leland Police Department provides new details about a fatal incident involving 17-year-old Kadarius Smith and... May 2 2 min News Reports Find That Suicide Rates For Black Women & Girls Over The Past Two Decades Have Surged From 1.9 to 4.9 Per 100,000 A study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reveals a significant increase in suicide rates among Black women in the... May 1 2 min News AP News Reports On Dozens Of Deaths Due To Injecting Sedatives Into People Restrained By Police Demetrio Jackson, a 43-year-old, died after being sedated and restrained by police in response to a trespassing call in Wisconsin.... May 1 1 min News Viral Video Shows Police Pulling A Teen's Pants Down & Complete Invasive Search With Flashlight A video of Metropolitan Police officers in Washington, D.C., examining a Black teenager during a stop sparked a significant online... Apr 30 1 min News Video Of Frank Tyson's Death At The Hands Of Police Evoke Memories Of George Floyd In Ohio, the release of a body camera video has stirred public outcry, similar to the reaction to George Floyd's death in 2020. The... Apr 30 2 min News Ten Years After Flint Water Crisis, A Lack Of Urgency Stalls "Proper Justice" According To Report Ten years ago, the decision to switch Flint, Michigan's water source, to the Flint River initiated a prolonged public health crisis. This... Apr 29 2 min News 185 Human Rights Groups Demand Universities End Crackdowns on Anti War Protest Nationwide, university campuses have become hotbeds of tension as anti-war protests escalate in response to the Israel-Gaza war. In the... Apr 26 2 min News Dr. James D. Griffin Becomes First Black President Of Medical Staff At Segregated Hospital He Was Born In James D. Griffin, M.D., has a lifelong connection to UT Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital, beginning with his birth at Parkland... Apr 26 2 min News Black Man Speaks On Being Attacked By K-9 Over Cop Mistake In Reading His License Plate Information Brandon Upchurch, a 38-year-old man from Toledo, Ohio, reported feeling traumatized after police mistakenly identified his vehicle as... Apr 25 1 min News 3 Police Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Over 2021 Death Of Mario Gonzalez Nearly three years after the death of Mario Gonzalez in the Bay Area during an arrest, charges of involuntary manslaughter have been... 1 2 3 4 5

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS APRIL 20, 2018 Held in downtown Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 20, 2018, our pop-up Know Your Rights Camp served about 30 youth. Speakers included Ameer Hasan Loggins, doctoral student in African Diaspora Studies at U.C. Berkeley; Eric Reid, Nessa and Colin Kaepernick.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK JANUARY 14, 2017 Held at the historic Audubon Ballroom in The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center on January 14, 2017 in Harlem, New York, our second Know Your Rights Camp served over 200 youth. Speakers included Ameer Hasan Loggins, doctoral student in African Diaspora Studies at U.C. Berkeley; Carmen Perez, Co-Founder of The Gathering for Justice; Mariela Regalado, college counselor for Juan Morel Campos Secondary School in Brooklyn; Jay Morrison, real estate investor & entrepreneur; and “Doctor Natural,” a holistic health educator.

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Autopsy Initiative Free Autopsies for Police-Related Deaths FAQ What is an autopsy? An autopsy is a medical examination conducted to determine an individual’s cause of death. What is a forensic pathologist? A forensic pathologist is a medical examiner who determines the cause of death in an autopsy. Is the autopsy free? Yes. The Autopsy Initiative will fully cover the cost of an autopsy if you are selected for the initiative. Who can complete the Autopsy Request? The Autopsy Request may be completed by anyone with a close relationship with the victim, which may include the victim’s spouse, partner, relative, close friend, or lawyer. When should an individual complete the autopsy request? We urge the victim’s family member or attorney to complete the autopsy request and contact us as soon as possible, ideally within 1-3 days following the death before embalming and burial. However, cases reported after a longer period of time will still be reviewed for acceptance. Who can participate in the Autopsy Initiative? The victim’s legal representative and/or other authorized individual can participate in the Autopsy Initiative. Only the victim’s legal representative and/or other authorized individual can legally authorize the autopsy. How is an individual selected for the Autopsy Initiative? In order to be selected, the victim’s family member must be the victim’s legal representative and/or other authorized individual and the victim’s death must occur in a manner set forth in the Initiative’s definition of a police-related death. Additionally, the examination of the victim's body during a secondary autopsy must provide a reasonable likelihood of the pathologist obtaining a definitive diagnosis for the victim’s true cause of death. ​ If selected, the Program Manager will send you an Acceptance Letter to your email address and call you at the phone number provided in the Autopsy Request.​​ If your contact information has changed since completing the Autopsy Request, please contact us through our contact information provided on our Contact Page. What services are provided through the Autopsy Initiative? The services provided through the Initiative include the completion of a second autopsy, disclosure of preliminary findings, and issuance of a final autopsy report. Autopsy Request What are the preliminary findings? The preliminary findings include the pathologists’ findings from the second autopsy, without reviewing the first autopsy report. The pathologists will evaluate the circumstances on a case-by-case basis. The preliminary findings may be subject to change based on newly obtained evidence revealed in the first autopsy report, including but not limited to autopsy photographs and eyewitness reports. How will I obtain the final autopsy report? When the final autopsy report is prepared, the Program Manager will email the victim’s family member the final autopsy report. The Program Manager will also call the victim’s family member informing them that the autopsy report has been emailed.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 19, 2023 We have just completed our tenth #KnowYourRightsCamp in #LosAngeles, adding another successful event to our list of camps from Oakland, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Amsterdam, Miami, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Las Vegas. These camps are the driving force behind our hard work as we strive to elevate the next generation of change leaders. Our day was filled with joy, community, and peace as we learned about our rights, history, and well-being. We shared many moments of laughter, kinship, and gained knowledge about local histories, legal rights, mental and holistic health, education, finance, tech, and the power of art to change the world for the better. The young people in our LA camp were phenomenal, and we can't wait to stay in touch with them on their journeys to impact the world. We would like to extend our thanks to our co-founders, Colin & Nessa, and the KYRC team, as well as our brilliant presenters at KYRC Los Angeles: Dr. Amir Whitaker (history), Chris Chavis, JD, MPA, Di Barbadillo, Nicole Martin, and Iman McAllister (legal), Dr. Darrick Hamilton (finance), Brandon BMIKE Odums, Mr. Emory Douglas (art), Sean Tory, M.S. (education), Nike Virtual Studios Web 3 team Gio Filliar, Masooma Ali, and Isaiah Andre (tech), Jasmine Simone (health), and Dr. Milo Dobson (mental health). Plus special guests Akim Aliu (NHL player, Author of Dreamer: A Graphic Memoir) and Keeanga Yamahtta Taylor (Scholar, Author, Activist), Kendrick Sampson (actor). ​ We invite you to check out how our day went, and please let us know where we should go next! SEE YOUR PHOTOS WITH COLIN RESOURCE GUIDE Legal Resources Mental Health Resources Education Resources Tech Resources Financial Resources VIEW RESOURCE GUIDE

Know Your Rights Camp's: Speaking Out Against The Violence of Policing And Oppression: A Political Education Curriculum “To understand the necessity and urgency of abolition, we must first understand the genesis and histories of the institutions and practices we must abolish.” – Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp was founded on the core goal of educating the next generation of activists to fight against systemic oppression. As educators navigate a difficult and often volatile educational landscape, Speaking Out Against The Violence of Policing And Oppression: A Political Education Curriculum hopes to make teaching the fundamentals of abolitionists activism as efficient as possible. The political education curriculum is intended for implementation in grades 9-12, adult education, and community learning spaces; the curriculum is divided into five separate but related days of 50-minute activities. The guide includes all materials, resources, and tips educators will need when teaching. Abolitionist and radical teaching pedagogies of people and organizations ranging from Paulo Freire and bell hooks to the Highlander Research and Education Center and Abolitionist Teaching Network ground the lessons of Speaking Out Against The Violence of Policing And Oppression. The curriculum will challenge teachers and students to re-envision the structural hierarchies present around the nation and in most classrooms as well. This approach will prepare them to take internal action and recognize themselves as human rights defenders. Speaking Out Against The Violence of Policing And Oppression hopes to set an educational standard for anyone attempting to fight for human rights and liberation. Check out our curriculum and spread the word as we work to make change against systemic oppression. ​ DOWNLOAD

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The primary goal of the Know Your Rights Camp is to champion the freedom and welfare of Black and Brown communities. This is achieved through educational initiatives, promoting self-empowerment, mobilizing the masses, and establishing innovative systems that nurture the upcoming generation of transformative leaders. From camps informing the youth on their liberties and responsibilities to an Autopsy Initiative that has given away over 50 free-of-charge third-party-autopsies for families of individuals who have died while in police custody, KYRC has always believed in doing everything we can as an organization in our fight against systemic oppression. That fight also extends to the political process. Elections matter on both local, state and national levels. Though KYRC won’t tell you who or what to vote for, we feel it’s important for you to know various action items that are aligned with our 10 Points. This includes laws and candidates that can potentially affect the justice system and modern policing. Throughout the election year, we will do everything in our power to inform you on issues that matter the most to KYRC. ​ In an age of misinformation across various websites and social media platforms, we have links to help provide the most accurate and factual information available . ​ However, all of this starts with being registered to vote. For those new to the political process or looking to dive back in as the 2024 election season comes into play, we are help to provide all the helpful tools needed. This includes understanding state’s voter registration deadline s and making sure you're registered ,

HISTORY | LEGAL | AUTOPSY | EDUCATION | ART | TECH | MENTAL HEALTH | PHYSICAL HEALTH | FINANCE | CONTACT DETROIT, MICHIGAN RESOURCE GUIDE APRIL 13, 2024 HELLO AND WELCOME Welcome to the Know Your Rights Camp Detroit Resource Guide! We are proud to provide a comprehensive list of local and national resources aimed at empowering our community. Knowing your rights is about understanding the laws that protect us and knowing where to turn for support and assistance when those rights are challenged. By equipping ourselves with knowledge of available resources, we ensure that every individual has access to the support they need to navigate legal, social, and economic challenges. Whether it's accessing legal aid, finding mental health support, or connecting with community organizations, these resources are essential tools in safeguarding our rights and promoting justice and equity for all. This resource guide further emphasizes that there is community support that reaffirms Know Your Rights Camp's 10 core principles: you have the right to be free, healthy, brilliant, safe, loved, courageous, alive, trusted, educated, and you have the right to KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ! Download the KYRC App + Connect with us: ​ History Local General Baker Institute https://www.generalbakerinstitute.org/ The General Baker Institute (GBI) is a non-profit organization whose focus is to educate the community on the history of Detroit and Highland Park and how the history has impacted global movements. We were honored to have two speakers from GBI to present at our camp! We encourage you to follow their social media for events and opportunities to be involved! Detroit Public Library - Burton Historical Collection https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/research/burton-historical-collection The Burton Monroe Collection is a collection of books that speak to the history of Detroit, and the city’s impact in Michigan, the Old Northwest, and all throughout the nation. You may book appointments for guidance and information using the information on the website linked above. Reading is knowledge, and knowledge is power! The Charles Wright Museum of African American History https://www.thewright.org/ The Wright Museum of African American History is a museum that highlights African American history, as well as the history of Detroit! They also showcase exhibits to highlight Black artists, designers, and more! As of April 2024, The Wright Museum offers free admission every 2nd Sunday of the month! The City Institute https://www.thecityinstitute.com/ The City Institute offers city tours that focus on highlighting the rich history, assets, and challenges of Detroit so that residents and visitors can contribute to the advancement of the city! The organization also promotes local social justice and anti discrimination organizations to join and or be involved with in Detroit linked below! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XIHQE_Jqi3XUGY3Kvy3W_H6Sy-t7-BhRSGjuPTMmu9E/edit?pli=1#heading=h.hczrsqxspomg The Black Scroll Network: https://blackscrollnetwork.weebly.com At Black Scroll Network History & Tours we specialize in history tours that focus on African & African American history, especially, but not exclusively, African American history in Detroit. National National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Digital Collections: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/collection The Smithsonian Institution offers online access to a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and multimedia items related to African American history and culture. National Archives African American Heritage: https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans The National Archives offers online exhibits, educational resources, and access to historical documents related to African American history, including records of the Freedmen's Bureau and the Civil Rights Movement. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Digital Collections : https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg/research The Schomburg Center, part of the New York Public Library, provides access to digital collections related to the global Black experience, including photographs, manuscripts, and audiovisual materials. Google Arts & Culture - Black History and Culture: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/black-history Google Arts & Culture offers a curated collection of online exhibits, artwork, and historical documents related to Black history and culture from institutions around the world. The HistoryMakers: https://www.thehistorymakers.org/ This digital archive features thousands of video interviews with African American trailblazers in various fields, providing firsthand accounts of their experiences and contributions to history. Bates College Program in Africana https://www.bates.edu/africana/ Africana adopts progressive interdisciplinary approaches to the understanding of people of African descent in the Atlantic world: Africa, the Americas— with special attention to the United States—and Europe. Our courses examine conceptualizations of “race” and its use as a tool of critical analysis. Attention to the intersection of “race” with other social and political identities informs all aspects of the intellectual project of Africana at Bates. UC Berkeley The Department of African American Studies & African Diaspora Studies https://africam.berkeley.edu/ The Department of African American Studies is an intellectual community committed to producing, refining and advancing knowledge of Black people in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Africa. A key component of our mission is to interrogate the meanings and dimensions of slavery and colonialism, and their continuing political, social and cultural implications. Ernest Crimm III - I use Black History to empower, educate & create equitable systems. https://linktr.ee/mrcrim3 Legal National The National Lawyers Guild (NLG): https://www.nlg.org/ For over 80 years, the NLG has acted as the legal arm of social movements and the conscience of the legal profession. The NLG is dedicated to the need for basic change in the structure of our political and economic system. The NLG is anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, and anti-racist and we strive to bring in anti-oppressive practices to all aspects of our organization https://www.nlg.org/know-your-rights/ American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): https://www.aclu.org/ The ACLU is a civil liberties organization in the United States that works to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI): https://eji.org/ EJI is committed to ending mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, to challenging racial and economic injustice, and to protecting basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR): https://ccrjustice.org/ The CCR works with communities under threat to fight for justice and liberation through litigation, advocacy, and strategic communications. Since 1966, we have taken on oppressive systems of power, including structural racism, gender oppression, economic inequity, and governmental overreach. Too often, the law supports systems of power that violate our most fundamental rights and prevent people from living with dignity. National Immigration Law Center (NILC): https://www.nilc.org/get-involved/community-education-resources/know-your-rights/ Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants. NILC focuses on issues related to immigration law and provides resources to help individuals understand their rights in immigration matters. Their website includes fact sheets, toolkits, and guides in multiple languages. Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. https://www.splcenter.org/about Human Rights Watch (HRW): HRW is an international non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on human rights. They focus on issues such as freedom of expression, LGBT rights, and women's rights. https://www.hrw.org/ ​ LOCAL American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan https://www.aclumich.org/en The ACLU of Michigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending civil liberties and rights guaranteed by the Constitution. They advocate for justice, equality, and freedom through litigation, advocacy, and community engagement. Their work spans diverse issues including racial justice, LGBTQ rights, reproductive freedom, free speech, and government accountability, striving to ensure that all Michiganders can live with dignity and equality under the law Legal Aid and Defender Association https://ladadetroit.org/about-us/ The Legal Aid and Defender Association is a non-profit organization that provides civil legal services to those who cannot afford it in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties in Detroit. Their mission is “to provide holistic, innovative legal services that improve the quality of life and empower vulnerable and underserved individuals, families and communities.” Michigan Legal Help https://michiganlegalhelp.org/ Michigan Legal Help provides resources to understand your legal rights as well as tools to find legal services! Their site offers a tool to Find a Lawyer that will help you to find a lawyer and determine whether or not you qualify for free legal services. Wayne County Teen Court Program https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/prosecutor/teen-court.aspx ​ Trespass Project https://trespassproject.com/ The Trespass project is a non profit justice media network founded by Know Your Rights Camp- Detroit’s legal co-presenter, Cayden Brown. Their mission is to empower young people to understand their legal rights and advocate for themselves despite their age. Autopsy Initiative https://www.knowyourrightscamp.org/autopsyinitiative National Autopsy Initiative Legal Program Director: Nicole Martin Email: nicole@knowyourrightscamp.com Phone: (323) 327-8131 Autopsy Initiative Contact Us Page: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.org/autopsyinitiative-contact Autopsy Initiative Request Form: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.org/autopsyinitiative-form National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) NPAP is a nonprofit organization created to protect the human rights and civil rights of individuals in their encounters with police. NPAP also has an Attorney Referral Listing. https://www.nlg-npap.org/about-npap-justice/ Mapping Police Violence Database Tracks police deaths nationwide https://bit.ly/44y7VKM EDUCATION ​ LOCAL Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) https://www.detroitcan.org/ A collaborative network between communities, local schools, and organizations with the goal of increasing college access, and making a degree and or credential an attainable goal for Detroit students! Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) College Match Tool https://detroitcollegematch.com/ The Detroit College Match is a tool designed to help students, parents, and advisors to find colleges and universities that they are qualified to attend. Additionally, the tool serves as a data-informed approach to selecting a college as a student from Detroit! Detroit Promise https://detroitpromise.com/ The Detroit Promise is a scholarship for eligible Detroit residents for a tuition free associate degree, bachelor degree, or technical degree or certificate. Michigan Achievement Scholarship https://www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid/programs/michigan-achievement-scholarship Scholarships given to recent Michigan high school graduates to attend college with the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, or to attend a career training program with the Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship. NATIONAL Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) https://www2.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html A competitive grant program under the U.S. Department of Education that aims to increases the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education Upward Bound https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html Provide academic instruction in mathematics, laboratory sciences, composition, literature, and foreign languages. TRIO https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Boys & Girls Club https://www.bgca.org/ To enable all young people, especially those from under-resourced backgrounds, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.Boys & Girls Club provides a number of different services such as tutoring, college access workshops, extracurricular opportunities, and more! UP for Learning https://www.upforlearning.org/ UP for Learning helps educational institutions across the country fully engage youth in their own learning and in reimagining and transforming education. Tech Local Hidden Genius https://www.hiddengeniusproject.org/about/ Hidden Genius is a non profit organization whose mission is to train and mentor young Black males to thrive as leaders, and in areas of technology and entrepreneurship. While Hidden Genius is a national organization, they have a chapter right in the city of Detroit! Black Girls Code (BGC) Detroit Chapter https://www.wearebgc.org/ Black Girls Code is a national non profit organization whose mission is to empower girls of color ages 7-17 to be innovators in STEM (including tech). They offer workshops on coding, game development, robotics and more! BGC has a chapter in Detroit. National Unlock Academy www.unlock.academy Online Gaming & Coding Courses for youth of all ages. youth coding guru, Jay, teaches kids how to learn to code through gaming, and how to build modern mobile-friendly apps and websites. Instagram: @unlock.academy Melanin.Tech www.melanin.tech Melanin (dot) Tech is a networking and community building platform meant to inspire and encourage techies of color in every aspect of life. Instagram: @melanintech CODE www.code.org The CODE is a free online service that provides online courses and resources for coding. They are known for being user friendly for young people! Codeverse https://www.codeverse.com/ Codeverse is an award-winning creativity platform for kids ages 6+, inspiring and empowering kids to bring their ideas to life while developing skills that last a lifetime. This platform is useful for both beginners and more experienced coders! App Academy https://www.appacademy.io Software engineering bootcamps designed to help people with little to no coding experience become high-earning software engineers. As of 4/24/24, they offer a free bootcamp pre course to prepare you to apply for their official academy! Art Local Inside Out: Literary Arts https://insideoutdetroit.org/ Inside out is an organization whose mission is to transform lives through written and spoken word. They host after school programs as well as partner with schools to create programming to support students in an interest in literary arts! The Heidelberg Project https://www.heidelberg.org/mission-vision The Heidelberg Project is an organization that works with the community in Detroit to embrace its diverse culture through artistic expression. The project creates opportunities for Detroit residents to create art as a means of expression throughout the city! Living Arts Detroit https://www.livingartsdetroit.org/ Living Arts Detroit is a non profit organization whose mission is to expose high-quality arts experiences to youth in Detroit! They aim to ignite creativity in the lives of Detroit youth through performing, digital, and media arts. Allied Media Projects https://alliedmedia.org/ The Allied Media Projects is a non profit organization based in Detroit whose mission is to cultivate liberation through areas of dance, music, art, fashion, design, and more! National Studio BE - New Orleans https://studiobenola.com/ Since 2016, Studio BE has developed itself as a landmark and cultural destination in New Orleans. A product of alchemy, a space for artists and the things they create. A space for the local community and the culture that comes from it , and a welcomed space for visitors across the globe - a place all those voices go to sharpen their critical voice and imagine a future that benefits us all. Eternal Seeds https://eternalseeds.com/ Eternal Seeds is a non-profit organization started by our Art speaker, B.Mike, and the Studio B team. They center their work in art as a means of liberation by education, empowering, and sharing history through art. NXTHVN https://www.nxthvn.com/about/ A new national arts model that empowers artists, curators, and the community through education and access to a vibrant ecosystem. Mental Health LOCAL Black and Brown Mental Health Providers in Detroit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DX_Wvd0VjmavfTUs9-zNWdt3FgH4xfOVC9NRZuutQ0U/edit Above is a list of Black and Brown Mental Health providers in Detroit. The list is managed and consistently updated by Mental Health professionals in Detroit. We encourage you to connect with a mental health provider to maintain a healthy mental capacity! Reach Us Detroit https://reachusdetroit.org/ | 313-488-HOPE Reach Us Detroit is a community based call center whose mission is to support those from underrepresented communities in areas that affect mental health. National Organizations Lifelines, Crisis Chat, and Hotlines Don’t Call the Police https://dontcallthepolice.com Don’t Call the Police is a Community-based resource that offers alternatives to contacting the police in your city. This can be used as an alternative to calling the police if a mental health related incident needs to be diffused. BlackFULLNess https://www.blackfullness.com/ BlackFullNess is an app a go-to resource for all things related to mindfulness and mental well-being specifically for Black people! It provides tools like guided meditations, relaxation techniques, and helpful articles, all designed to support your journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life. Call Blackline https://www.callblackline.com/ | 1-800-604-584 Call BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255 or 988 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline should be contacted if you or a loved one is experiencing thoughts of ending your/their life. The 800 number or 988 can be used via call or text. National Self-Injury and Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ (Trevor Project) | 1-866-488-7366 This hotline has experts trained in support for LGBTQ+ and or questioning folx who are experiencing a mental health crisis and or thoughts of ending their life. If you or a loved one are experiencing this, please use this hotline! Physical Health LOCAL ​ Gleaners https://www.gcfb.org/ Gleaners is an organization based in Detroit that provides households with access to sufficient, nutritious food and related resources. Their goal is to end hunger in Southeastern Michigan! Forgotten Harvest https://www.forgottenharvest.org/ Forgotten Harvest is an organization whose mission is to relieve hunger and prevent nutritious food waste. Their vision is to bring communities together to end hunger and increase individual, neighborhood, economic, and environmental health. Michigan Fitness Foundation https://michiganfitness.org/ The Michigan Fitness Foundation is an organization that supports and builds collaborative partnerships that improve health through access to physical activity opportunities, healthy food, and related education and events throughout Michigan communities. Project Healthy Community https://www.projecthealthycommunity.org/ Project Healthy Community is a non profit organization who provides health and wellness services and support to Detroiters from kindergarteners to seniors. They provide community based nutrition, fitness, and mental health education! NATIONAL ​ National Black Food & Justice Alliance www.blackfoodjustice.org National Black Food & Justice Alliance NBFJA is a coalition of Black-led organizations working towards cultivating and advancing Black leadership, building Black self-determination, Black institution building and organizing for food sovereignty, land and justice. Black Health Matters https://blackhealthmatters.com/ This site provides relevant news and resources related to Black health. Knowledge is power and we encourage you to sign up for their newsletter to stay in touch with challenges and triumphs related to Black health! Black Girls Run https://blackgirlsrun.com/ Black Girls Run is a national organization whose mission is to reduce the health disparities among Black women and girls by encouraging physical exercise and healthy eating. The site provides a tool to filter by state and find a Black Girls Run community near you! The National African American Male Wellness Agency https://aawellness.org/ The National African American Male Wellness Agency is a non profit organization whose mission is to reduce the life altering impact of diseases and health challenges that impact the Black male community by providing screenings and resources for prevention across the United States! LOCAL Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan https://www.jamichigan.org/ Junior Achievement is an organization that provides financial programs delivered by corporate volunteers, community-based organizations, and educators. These programs include hands-on budgeting activities, financial understanding workshops, and more! While this is a national organization, this chapter is in Detroit! Money Matters for Youth https://www.moneymattersforyouth.com/ Money Matters for Youth (MMFY) is a non- profit organization based in Detroit whose mission is to equip youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for economic and financial success. MMFY hosts camps and other events to teach lessons on finance and the impact financial and economic stability can have on a person starting at a young age! BUILD Institute https://www.buildinstitute.org/ BUILD provides entrepreneurship training and resources for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Detroit, helping them develop financial management skills to start and grow their own businesses! Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC) https://ufscdetroit.org/ UFSC is an organization whose mission is to improve the financial climate for people of ethnically and culturally diverse communities. They offer education programs about finances, home ownership, entrepreneurship, wealth building, economic development and more! National Millennial in Debt - Melissa https://millennialindebt.com/links Melissa was our Finance speaker at the Know Your Rights Camp in Detroit! She is an author, speaker, and the founder of Millennial in Debt, which is a movement to teach Millennials and Gen Z about how to build generation wealth and gain financial freedom. She is a great resource to talk through budgeting, travel, lifestyle, and more! Contact her via her instagram named below or her website linked above! Instagram: millennialindebt Consumer Financial Protection Bureau https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a U.S. government agency dedicated to making sure you are treated fairly by banks, lenders and other financial institutions. They also provide financial education Federal Trade Commission (FTC) https://www.ftc.gov/ The Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from deceptive and unfair business practices through law enforcement, advocacy, and education. FTC helps hold financial entities accountable for your financial rights! ​ Fig Restoration www.figrestoration.com A legal and ethical credit consulting firm trusted by the marketplace for its credibility in providing credit education and credit restoration services. If a young person or their family members need credit restoration and or knowledge around credit, this is a great resource! Finance Contact Us If you have any questions about the resources provided please email us below. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 29, 2016 Held in downtown Oakland, California on October 29, 2016, our inaugural Know Your Rights Camp served over 95 youth. Speakers included Ameer Hasan Loggins, doctoral student in African Diaspora Studies at U.C. Berkeley; Jesekah Loggins, Umoja Program Director at Santa Rosa Community College; Yareli Quintana, a certified holistic health coach; and Jabari Magnus, Director & Co-Head of Portfolio Analytics. And finally, we collaborated with Silicon Valley De-Bug, an organization that initiates and leads campaigns around police accountability, criminal justice reform, and economic justice.

Autopsy Initiative Free Autopsies for Police Related Deaths Autopsy Request If the victim was involved in a police-related death and you have a close relationship with the victim (ex. relative, spouse, partner, close friend, or lawyer) and would like to request an autopsy on the victim's behalf please complete the information below. Victim's Race/Ethnicity: Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Victim's Gender Woman Man Transgender Non-binary/non-conforming Prefer not to respond Country Description of the Circumstances of Victim’s Death City and State Where The Killing Occured (Please Provide Address) Is the victim's body embalmed? Yes No Is the victim's body buried? Yes No Is the victim's body cremated? Yes No Additional Relevant Information Submit Thank you for submitting an Autopsy Initiative request. Your request has been sent to Autopsy Initiative management to review. If you would like to support our efforts and fight against oppression, please donate to the Know Your Rights Camp. ​ Donate

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