July 28, 2020
A message from leaders of Portland Jobs With Justice By Rev. Cecil Charles Prescod and Will Layng Every day and night over the last two months, Portland, Oregon– our city and home–has seen mass protests against police brutality in the wake of the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna… Read More»
Tags: Black Lives Matter, Democracy, fascism, George Floyd, Oregon, police, police violence, Portland, Portland Jobs With Justice, Protest, Racial discrimination, racial justice, racism
June 10, 2020
We come to you at a very challenging time for so many of us. Following the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others, alongside the national demonstrations that have followed, Jobs With Justice understands this is a moment for us to come together in solidarity and… Read More»
Tags: Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Erica Smiley, George Floyd, live event, Police brutality, police violence, racial justice, racism, Speaking to this moment, White Supremacy
November 25, 2014
It’s been more than 100 days since the unnecessary and tragic shooting death of unarmed, 18-year-old Michael Brown, and many black, brown and justice-defending communities are experiencing anguish and anger resulting from this recent act of police violence. This week we face a deeper level of hopelessness as we learn… Read More»
Tags: Ferguson, justice, Michael Brown, police violence