Posts by Alexandra Greenwald
¡Guarda la fecha para la Cumbre “Race and Power in America” 2021!
The 2021 Race and Power in America Summit will be held November 8-11 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Race and Power in America Summit is Gamaliel’s biennial conference for leaders who share Gamaliel’s commitment to racial equity. Participants can expect powerful speakers and a variety of workshops focused on leadership, organizing money, Integrated Voter Engagement, and…
Read MoreSave the Date for Ntosake 2021!
Español abajo Are you a woman who has been searching for leadership training tailored to your needs, perspectives and experiences? Join Ntosake, a women’s leadership training and development organization of the Gamaliel Network, for our 2021 national training Women Together In Power: Fearless, Determined — No Permission Required. Ntosake is for women, by women. Attendees…
Read MoreLa Campaña por los Derechos Civiles de los Inmigrantes tendrá reunión el 29 de abril, emite petición
Please join Gamaliel’s Civil Rights of Immigrants Campaign on April 29 at 6 p.m. CT (7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT) for El Día del Niño: Niños Migrantes No Acompañados (Children’s Day: Unaccompanied Migrant Children). On the 100th day of President Biden’s term in office, we’re taking action on behalf of the Unaccompanied Migrant Children who…
Read MoreDeclaración de Gamaliel Sobre el Veredicto del Juicio de Chauvin
The Board of Directors, staff and affiliates of the Gamaliel Network join in prayer for the family of George Floyd, residents of Minneapolis and across the country, as the emotions of joy and jubilation flow in response to the historic verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. We realize that while justice is an unattainable ideal…
Read MoreGlosario: Organización 101
Organizing and Faith-based organizing Building relationships in the public arena that are rooted in shared self-interest is the process by which Gamaliel builds power. Shared self-interest is uncovered through one-on-one conversations. We believe that powerful movements are created when everyone involved not only has a clear understanding of why they are participating, but also has…
Read MoreMarquen sus Calendarios para la Próxima Junta de la Justicia Transformacional en Acción
Mark your calendar for our next Transformational Justice in Action meeting scheduled for April 23, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. CT (3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT). The meeting will include training and work on developing transformational narratives that contribute to the success of our campaign: 1) to pass a Justice Reinvestment Act that would…
Read MoreDeclaración de Gamaliel Sobre la Muerte a Tiros a Manos de la Policía de Daunte Wright
Gamaliel stands in protest and mourning against the brutal death of Daunte Wright at the hands of police officers April 11. We stand with the Brooklyn Center, MN and Minneapolis/St. Paul communities as they cry out against this latest injustice and mourn the death of another senseless police shooting of a Black man. It is…
Read MoreDeclaración de Gamaliel sobre el acto de terrorismo en Atlanta
The following is a statement from Rev. Dr. John C. Welch, Chair of Gamaliel’s Board of Directors, on the act of terrorism against the Asian population in Atlanta on March 16, 2021. In 1995, Timothy McVeigh terrorized Oklahoma City. In 1996, Eric Rudolph terrorized Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA. In 1999, Eric Harris and…
Read MoreLa Academia de 10 Millones de Dólares le Enseña a Afiliadas Como Organizar Personas y Dinero
Gamaliel launched the $10 Million Academy on Monday, February 22, with 38 organizers and leaders from nine states participating. Attendees learned more about the difference between diffuse and diverse funding sources through stories about fundraising experiences shared by Lora McDonald, Executive Director, MORE 2, and David Liners, Executive Director, WISDOM. Rev. Cynthia Jarrold, Gamaliel National…
Read MoreCapacitación para Campañas Estratégicas y Sesión de Planificación con JTA
Gamaliel is committed to working toward the restoration of voting rights for people with conviction histories and securing a federal Justice Reinvestment Act that repairs some of the damage done in past legislation, especially the 1994 Federal Crime Bill. Now, it’s time to build a powerful and winning campaign rooted in the values of reparation,…
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