[RP TownTalk] Anti-racist Organizing Events in Prince George's County

[Abby Kiesa]

Hi fellow Riverdale residents -

The Showing Up for Racial Justice Green Line chapter has two upcoming
events. Come meet other locals interested in anti-racist efforts in the
county.

The first is a *SURJ Green line open house* to find out more about the
chapter, and the second is a event about *"**Racism in Law Enforcement:
Recognition and Reform"*.  Please see below for more information on each
event.

Best, on behalf of SURJ GL,
Abby Kiesa


*SEPT 26*
*Showing Up for Racial Justice Green Line Open House*
Please join us for a casual evening to learn more about Showing Up for
Racial Justice Green Line (SURJ GL), our work, and how to plug in! Bring a
friend - kiddos welcome!

*When: *Wed. September 26th 6-8pm

*Where: *Look for our reserved tables at Milkboy Arthouse, 7416 Baltimore
Avenue, College Park, MD 20740

*RSVP:*
https://actionnetwork.org/events/green-line-surj-open-house?source=Riverdale

There are a few parking lots in the area and bus lines that run along
Baltimore avenue (e.g. WMATA #83 & #86, The Bus #17). If you need
transportation assistance or other accommodations, please email:
greenlinesurj at gmail.com

SURJ GL is the Prince George's County Chapter of Showing Up for Racial
Justice, a national organization of individuals and groups working to
undermine white support for white supremacy and build a racially just
society.

Want to learn more? Use the links below to connect with SURJ GL. We'll keep
you posted about events, trainings, and opportunities to plug into
anti-racist work throughout Prince George's County and the DMV at large.

Get involved: tinyurl.com/SURJGLwelcome
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FSURJGLwelcome&h=ATMsj2LigSqBYFhhp_k_2qL-SZlCzy5ZzExX7mMZT_ZGzBQWk6CTo8LNTf9GfI_uvlDhbG4DYW8dYr1eodbPmyamvNSA84xf_s9T5q0BRNxuWBljjg&s=1>

Weekly newsletter: bit.ly/SURJGLnewsletter
<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSURJGLnewsletter&h=ATOGO2GVZfZ12AWz8yKSmPwvSOpfIe7dA6wZH3wWltX3bL4vSIY6VW8LrO9BPgynL3jPXjIQNcnRFGDLm2OuP1oOMNEIyOyacOz55e9zCvkuJ2kItg&s=1>

Facebook: facebook.com/SURJGreenLine/

Email: greenlinesurj at gmail.com




*OCT 14*
*Racism in Law Enforcement: Recognition and Reform*
SURJ GL is partnering with Prince George's African American Museum and
Cultural Center for another educational event focused on how racism affects
both police performance and the communities in which they work in Prince
George's.  Save the date and be sure to jump on the Early Bird Special
running through October 4th!

What -  Racisim in Law Enforcement: Recognition and Reform

*When - Oct 14,  2:30 -4pm *


Where - PGAAMCC  4519 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722


Tickets:
https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/racism-in-law-enforcement-recognition-and-reform?source=Riverdale


This event will be a panel discussion with:


- Ron Hampton, 20+ year veteran of DC Police Department and National Police
Accountability Project board member, who will provide the national context
of police misconduct and reforms.


- Jonathan Hutto, long time social justice activist and author on social
justice issues, who will speak to the history of community policing
concerns and reform efforts in our Prince George's County.


Early Bird Tickets are $20  ($25 after 10/4/18), but no one will be turned
away for lack of funds. Childcare, transportation assistance, and other
accommodations are available upon request. Please contact
greenlinesurj at gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance of the event if you
need payment assistance or require any accommodations including childcare.
All proceeds benefit the speakers and PGAAMCC.


About the Host:


The mission of PGAAMCC is to celebrate and inspire the Community through
the cultivation, preservation, and presentation of the cultural and
artistic contributions of African Americans in Prince George’s County,
Maryland.  We pride ourselves on being a learning organization for our
visitors and our staff and volunteers alike. We recognize that learning
occurs in unexpected ways all around us, and that we have the potential to
arouse curiosity and encourage discovery. We value our role as a center for
life-long learning in our community.  http://www.pgaamcc.org


About the Organizer:


SURJ GL is a Prince George's County Maryland Chapter of Showing Up for
Racial Justice (SURJ). SURJ believes in collective liberation -- and that
none of us can be free until we end white supremacy. SURJ’s role as part of
a multi-racial movement is to undermine white support for white supremacy
and to help build a racially just society.
https://www.facebook.com/SURJGreenLine/
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