As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, gun violence and hate crimes in New York City continue to increase, disproportionately impacting poor and working-class Black, Brown, and immigrant communities. The mayor’s office has responded by increasing police budgets, while continuing to systematically underfund social services and community programs. How could the city respond to hate crimes in ways that actually address the causes of violence? Developed for a three-day workshop at Forsyth Satellite Academy, this public curriculum is for educators and anyone interested in using art education to think collaboratively about defunding the police.
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