OUR PROGRAMS
Our Programs
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Gatekeepers of Truth (GOT) is a recurring, intergenerational speaker series created in tribute to the wisdom shared with a young Harry Belafonte by his mentor, Paul Robeson: “Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s radical voice.” Through Gatekeepers of Truth, The Gathering for Justice invites people to explore the intersection of arts, culture and the movement for Black and Brown liberation. When we understand the ways that artists have used the power of their art to further the cause of civil rights and racial justice, it gives us inspiration for how to harness our creativity and energy to take it further. Like a relay race, our elders hand us the baton and with it, the wisdom they gained on their leg of the journey towards the beloved community. GOT programs have included Harry Belafonte in conversation with Carmen Perez-Jordan at his alma mater The New School, and Danny Glover in a virtual conversation with Ebro Darden.
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Our Justice League task force seeks to highlight and address disparities and provide rapid response through the power of dedicated volunteer members who organize digital and physical activations with specific and actionable demands. Justice League brings together juvenile and criminal justice experts, advocates, artists and people directly impacted by incarceration and state violence to build an agenda for sustained equity and equality. Justice League members are active in helping to elevate the stories that impact our community, supporting changes to policing tactics, participating in local supporting key policy and legislative initiatives and more. Currently operating in New York and California, Justice League is an adaptable and scalable grassroots activation model that can be replicated in other geographies.
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The Gathering for Justice believes in the unique strength of intergenerational leadership, and harnessing the energy of youth alongside the wisdom of elders. That’s why we took the cue from our youth organizers to develop a quarterly youth-led, youth-developed Town Hall series that can zero in on policies, campaigns and platforms being supported by youth organizers from around the country. Led by Youth and Engagement Director Luis Hernandez, Our Voice Our Power highlights the intersections of justice reform, mental health, immigration, education, the 2020 elections and more - but with a youth lens.
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The Gathering for Justice, The Radical Readz series is designed to inspire and educate readers about the history of social justice movements, the challenges facing our communities today, and the ways that we can all get involved in making a difference. The books featured in the series are chosen for their thought-provoking content, their relevance to the work of The Gathering for Justice, and their potential to spark conversations about social justice.
The Radical Readz series is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about social justice and getting involved in the work of The Gathering for Justice. The books are available to read online or borrow from The Gathering for Justice's library. The series also includes discussion guides and other resources to help readers learn more about the books and the issues they address.
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Revolutionary Reels is a film series created by The Gathering for Justice, which screens films that explore the intersection of film and social justice, and it is designed to spark conversation and action around these issues.
The films in the series have covered a wide range of topics, including police brutality, mass incarceration, and the school-to-prison pipeline. They have also featured a diverse range of filmmakers, including Ava DuVernay, John Legend, and Michelle Alexander.
Revolutionary Reels has been praised for its educational and engaging approach to social justice issues. It has also been credited with helping to raise awareness about these issues and to inspire people to take action.
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We Keep Us Safe is an intergenerational, Virtual Town Hall series developed during the pandemic to have consistent spaces for organizers and activists and influencers to focus our communities and resources on addressing our issues. In the past two years, We Keep Us Safe has incubated critical conversations on racial inequities, prison reform, climate justice, police brutality and state violence. Early programs were live-streamed in partnership with Roland Martin Unfiltered, garnering over 60,000 views an episode and have involved panels of experts.