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From our affiliate on the frontline, ASAMBLEA DE DERECHOS CIVILES
Hello friends, allies, brothers and sisters of the GAMALIEL network: With deep sadness and frustration, I’m reporting that ASAMBLEA DE DERECHOS CIVILES is committed to find justice against an out of control police state that is perpetuating the killing in our communities of color. The murders are increasing; from Eric Garner in NY, Michael Brown in…
Read MoreStatement from Gamaliel on behalf of George Floyd and the many others whose deaths were denied justice
Justice may be blind, but justice apparently is not colorblind. Too often and for far too long people of color have been on the wrong side of justice because purveyors of justice, often White, have used their privilege to lift the proverbial blindfold over one eye and make judgments based on the skin color of…
Read MoreWISDOM (Gamaliel in Wisconsin) is offering a 5-week leadership training to its members via Zoom
WISDOM (Gamaliel in Wisconsin) is offering a 5-week leadership training to its members via Zoom. The series covers several essential themes from Gamaliel Leadership Training. The five Thursday evening trainings will be from 6:30 to 8:00 pm central time, and the topics will be: June 25 — Intro to Organizing July 2 — One-on-Ones July…
Read MoreGamaliel is hiring a part-time Communications Specialist
Gamaliel has begun the process of searching for a part-time Communications Specialist whose focus will be on increasing the public profile of the Gamaliel Network through digital and social media platforms. The job announcement has been posted on the Gamaliel website and will also be distributed through partner organization networks. Interested applicants will be directed…
Read MoreJoin the Gamaliel Civil Rights of Immigrants Team for the Día del Padre Action!
On Sunday, June 21, millions of people all around the world will celebrate Fathers’ Day—a day that we honor fathers and those who have played a father role in shaping our lives and communities. At this critical moment in history when the world is still reeling from the coronavirus, when the inequities of systemic racism…
Read MoreIt’s not too late to register – Join the Gamaliel Civil Rights of Immigrants Team for the Día del Padre Action!
On Sunday, June 21, millions of people all around the world will celebrate Fathers’ Day—a day that we honor fathers and those who have played a father role in shaping our lives and communities. At this critical moment in history when the world is still reeling from the coronavirus, when the inequities of systemic racism…
Read MoreIt’s not too late to register-Gamaliel’s Transformational Justice Campaign and the Calls for Policing Reform
Mark your calendar for the next Transformational Justice Action Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2020—at 2:00 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT). Join the campaign team for a deep dive into the issue of policing reform and our long-term organizing response. Rev. Dr. John Welch, chair of the Gamaliel Board of Directors, will…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court rejects the Trump Administration’s effort to end DACA
Gamaliel applauds today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to reject the Trump Administration’s effort to end DACA. The decision provides temporary relief for Dreamers who have been held in limbo since the Trump Administration’s 2017 announcement that it would end the program, but it is does not solve the problem. In a 5-4 decision,…
Read MoreGamaliel Civil Rights for Immigrants Campaign action scheduled for July 14
Join Gamaliel Civil Rights for Immigrants Campaign team on Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m. CT (6:30 p.m. ET/3:30p.m. PT) for a training and action to impact the proposed rule-making on asylum. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS THE CORRECTED TIME FOR THE TRAINING/ACTION. The Trump Administration has proposed a new rule that would reshape and severely…
Read MoreLet’s put an end to ICE Citizens Academies before they begin!
As people of faith, it is time for us to reach out to our Members of Congress and urge them to act immediately to prevent the implementation of the ICE Citizens Academies.(Contact information can be found below.) Dear [[First_Name]], U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced earlier this month that its Enforcement and Removal Operations…
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