Many members of the D.C. community face higher barriers that can prevent them from casting their votes.

Join an important virtual panel discussion with local leaders working with D.C.'s immigrant, returning citizen, and unhoused communities on Tuesday, October 27. The discussion focuses on what obstacles they see their communities facing, what is at stake in this election year, and what we can all do from today until November 3 to ensure EVERYONE has access to their constitutional right to vote in the District of Columbia.

Speakers:

• Aja Taylor, Bread for the City
• Catalina Sol, La Clinica Del Pueblo
• Courtney Stewart, National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens
• Cyndee Clay, HIPS

This event is free. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions during the event, or you can submit questions in advance when you register.

We hope to see you on Tuesday, October 27!

Questions? Please contact Larry Bryant [email protected].

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We all want D.C. Public School students to learn in an environment that is safe and free from harm. But DCPS currently pays millions of dollars to staff our schools with police officers who, contrary to making schools safer, cause more harm.

Past data analyzed by the ACLU shows that schools with police reported 3.5 times as many arrests of children as schools without police, and have higher rates of suspensions and expulsions. These harms disproportionately impact Black and Brown students (Black girls especially), students with disabilities, and LGBTQ students..

Join the ACLU-DC and Black Swan Academy on Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM EDT for a virtual conversation on the detrimental impact that police have on students, what resources would better serve young people, and how the Police-Free Schools campaign aims to create safer learning environments in D.C.

Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with a suggested donation of $10. 100% of ticket proceeds will benefit Black Swan Academy, a D.C.-based nonprofit organization that empowers Black youth through after-school programs, mentoring, and youth-led advocacy campaigns.

This event will serve as the ACLU-DC’s annual membership meeting, and organizational updates will be shared. All are welcome to attend, regardless of whether they choose to donate to Black Swan Academy.

Speakers:

• Natacia Knapper, Field Organizer, ACLU of DC (Moderator)
• Samantha Davis, Executive Director, Black Swan Academy
• Monica Hopkins, Executive Director, ACLU of DC
• Raven Carter, Youth Organizer, Black Swan Academy
• Mary Beth Tinker, Board Member, ACLU of DC