102617 freedom cities webinar final
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FREEDOM CITIESFunder Briefing & Webinar
Co-Sponsors
Hosted by
WELCOME!
Tynesha McHarrisFellow at NoVo Foundation
Co-Chair of Funders for JusticeShe/Her/Hers
Adriana RochaVice President of Programs
She/Her/Hers
Funders for Justice (FFJ) is a national network of funders increasing resources to grassroots organizations addressing the intersection of racial justice, gender justice, community safety, and policing.
Zachary NorrisExecutive Director
He/Him/His
Carl LipscombeDeputy Director
He/Him/His
Daniel CarrilloCo-Director
They/Them/Theirs
Cindy MartinezLead Organizer She/Her/Hers
SPEAKERS
Political Context
Intro to Freedom Cities
Community Impact of Freedom Cities
Freedom Cities Strategy
Q & A
Closing
AGENDA
Zachary NorrisExecutive Director | He/Him/His
POLITICAL CONTEXT
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
Cindy MartinezLead Organizer | She/Her/Hers
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
Main Components:
1. Organizing Skills
2. Personal Leadership
3. Healing + Wellness
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
Personal Leadership Components:
1. Political Education
2. We Rise
3. Gender Justice
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
Freedom Cities was developed by frontline leaders in New York City on November 12, 2016
INTRO TO FREEDOM CITIES
Freedom Cities launched on January 20, 2017
COMMUNITY IMPACT OF FREEDOM CITIES
Daniel CarrilloCo-Director | They/Them/Theirs
COMMUNITY IMPACT OF FREEDOM CITIES
COMMUNITY IMPACT OF FREEDOM CITIESFebruary
National Convening
MarchNational Call
AprilBeyond the Moment
May National Call
May Day
August Night Out for Safety & Liberation
COMMUNITY IMPACT OF FREEDOM CITIES
FREEDOM CITIES STRATEGY
Carl LipscombeDeputy Director | He/Him/His
FREEDOM CITIES STRATEGY
• Advancing policies and campaigns that center and protect those most vulnerable within our society
• Create a broad, inclusive narrative that elevates the stories of marginalized communities
• Build the capacity of grassroots organizations to engage advocacy efforts
Q & A
Tynesha McHarrisFellow at NoVo Foundation
Co-Chair of Funders for JusticeShe/Her/Hers
THANK YOU!
To learn more about Freedom Cities, visit freedomcities.org