Participatory Budgeting
Technical Assistance
Figuring Out FEMA
Public Access Design
Immigrants & NY
Making Policy Public
It's Not Just Personal
Making Policy Public
I Heart East New York
Urban Investigations
ICEbreaker
City Studies
We encourage those joining the fight to hold our elected officials accountable and to demand policies that respect and uphold Black lives in policing, in COVID-19 response, in housing, in labor rights, in environmental protections, and everywhere.
In New York, you can start by asking for a city budget that prioritizes community health and safety over policing, and by fighting for the repeal of 50A, the law that protects police misconduct.
Until we can change those policies, here are resources for organizers and protesters to navigate the current systems:
To safely record police and ICE activities (English & Español)
For those who’ve been arrested or received a desk appearance ticket (DAT):
To understand your bail options and rights:
In English and En Español
To understand what a desk appearance ticket (DAT) is and what to do if you get one:
In English and En Español
And to make sure we can elect representatives who value Black lives:
