Sep 04 2014
Dozens of public schools across the city failed to pass even a single black or Hispanic student on this year’s state math or reading exams, a new analysis shows. Pro-charter school group Families for Excellent Schools found no black or Hispanic kids passed the standardized tests based on the more stringent Common Core standards at …
Aug 31 2014
Come and join our panelist in this discussion. Last event was sold out so please arrive early. Seats are limited. Moderator Kamu Ptah (Educational Consultant) Panelist Rahiem Shabazz (Filmmaker Director) Tracey D. Syphax (Award Winning Author/Activist) Voyka Soto (Educator & Co-Founder of Sofara Int. Charter School If you’re not in the Tri-State area please repost …
Aug 20 2014
Millions of dollars are being invested in the private prison by Wall Street hedge fund managers, Fortune 500 Corporations and everyone else seeking to profit off of American’s most booming business. We all know the facts and statics on the rising rate of incarceration and how it its not a cost effective measure, but a …
Jul 10 2014
“The Most Potent and Practical Tour of the Year”– Contraband Classified The Shackles to Solutions National Lecture Tour Is Slated to Hit Various Universities, Churches and Communities Across America. The Tour will Feature Lectures and a Film Screening of the Award Winning documentary “Elementary Genocide” and a Book signing of the Best Selling Literary Piece …
Jun 25 2014
We have several screenings lined up in various cities around the country. July 26: Crossroads Charter High School, 5500 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC Time: 6pm – 9:30 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/237095329820394/ September 20: The Black Market Film Festival U.K. (London) September 25th: Raw Space Cultual Gallery 2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, New York, …
Jun 09 2014
Too many public pensions are directly invested in the private prison industry. The future financial security of teachers and public employees should not depend on separating families and locking up our community members. There is a need to be a divestment from companies and institutions that use public pensions to invest in CCA and GEO:
Jun 09 2014
The screening of “Elementary Genocide” took place at Mayseles Cinema in Harlem. The event was moderated by Source Magazine writer Shabe Allah-Cleare. Lawrence Hayes and Tracey D. Syphax were panelist along with myself. See Pictures Below.
May 14 2014
The fight to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline must continue to wage on in each respective city. In Carson, California the City Council gave a preliminary approval to an ordinance aimed persons, including other youths, who cause anyone from kindergarten to age 25 to feel terrorized, harassed or threatened with no legitimate purpose. In this …
May 14 2014
In Honor of National Week of Action Against Incarcerating Youth UAPTSD.Org
