Mission: To support organizations that serve marginalized populations experiencing violence through education, research, & systems advocacy.
Des Moines, IA
Joined October 2018
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TW: mention of lynching and death
Our statement on the recent release of Cody Johnson, who played a role in the lynching of Michael Williams in 2020.
It has been almost 2 years since Michael Williams was lynched in Grinnell, Iowa.
Another trial for this case is scheduled for August 29th at 11:15am at the Poweshiek Courthouse in Montezuma. Please show up & support the family. #JusticeForMichaelWilliams
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Join us July 11th for a trauma-informed, healing-focused art event. We'll have plenty of supplies, prompts, and community resources available for all ages, so bring your friends and family! We can't wait to see all the wonderful things you create!
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Send any accommodation requests to Allie ([email protected]) or Alex ([email protected])
🚨New blog Post alert!🚨
Wondering what the "Back the Blue" bill entails and how it will impact advocates in Iowa? Allie breaks down SF 342 and its potential impact on future advocacy, protests, and marginalized communities.
Check it out 👉👉👉iowachange.org/post/policy-d…
Our summer intern, Allie, is working on a policy deep-dive blog series to explore various bills proposed in the last legislative cycle. Check out her first post on SF 224 and other anti-trans bills that were proposed this session.
iowachange.org/post/policy-d…
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The House and Senate must act immediately to ensure that victim-serving programs continue to be funded under the Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) in 2021. Contact Congress today and tell them not to let the Crime Victim Fund go off a cliff! #Crisis4Victims #VocaFix
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🚨 Black Iowa is facing a state of emergency. Here are our key recommendations for Black Iowans. 🖤 Please share widely & use #BlackEmergencyIA . 🧾 View CC video of full declaration on our FB/Youtube or read it on @DesMoinesBLM . 👀 Stay tuned & take care of each other!
Tonight! This fight is a long haul, take the time to take care of yourself. Sign up at https//rn.gy/nnlrls
Customizable Trainings are for organizations looking to increase their knowledge and enact change centered around advocacy, anti-racism and anti-oppression work. For more information, visit: iowachange.org/
If you and your organization are passionate about anti-oppression and advocacy work, join ICCC to create a coalition of organizations that support our community. For more information, visit: iowachange.org/
Technical Assistance can prompt organizational growth through training, resources, and policy development. We will make a customized plan for your organization! For more information, visit: iowachange.org/
If you would like to support with a monetary donation, please visit: bit.ly/EMBARCDonate. All funds will be going towards Cedar Rapids disaster relief.
ICCC wants to remind the community of the opportunities we provide to create a community free of violence and oppression. Becoming an individual member opens the door for resources, trainings, and community involvement. Visit: iowachange.org
ICCC and Des Moines BLM want to support all those who are fighting tirelessly for justice in our state. If you have experienced violence related to a protest, if you have experienced violence while listening in on a city-council meeting or if you just need a space to feel safe.
Group meditation and counseling will start next week Wednesday and individual therapy is available for those who need!
Sign up for group meditation: rb.gy/2znxc7
For individual therapy contact
[email protected]
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Black Iowans make up 4 percent of the state’s population but account for 31 percent of its gun homicide victims. It is to invest in ending the violence inflicted upon the Black Community.
It’s time we start recognizing the police violence inflicted upon so many throughout our state. It is not the time to turn away.
“None of us fear the cops anymore. The police don’t deserve our fear. The power of the fight for liberation of Black people overwhelms the fear.”
Protesters seeking police accountability have been met with tear gas, bodily injuries, arrests for disobeying dispersal orders when there was no physical way to get past police, and much more — including Juvenile Court referrals. Via @rekhabasu desmoinesregister.com/story/…
2020 is the measurement of sharpness of your vision. In 2020 it is no longer acceptable to not see tactics that advance anti-blackness.
We are excited to work with @RAYGUNshirts using proceeds from these shirts to advance racial equity in Iowan communities and organizations.
