In this episode Nadine, believing she has been called "for such a time as this," tells the whole truth about the injustices she has seen involving the police as a public defender and in her personal life. This episode serves as a call to action to question the system of policing in America, be a part of the solution for change, and support organizations who are boots on the ground doing the work necessary to help us create a more just society.
As mentioned below are some organizations you can partner with and support finically:
MN INJUSTICE: features a must-read op-ed about what would've happened had George Floyd not been murdered. They also provide specific ways to Learn, Act and Give.
Leslie Redmond, former Minneapolis Chapter NAACP president, civil rights activist, founder of Don't Complain Active, is currently seeking to raise funds to purchase the first of many activation buses, which will be used as a resource to the community for education and healing.
Nekima Levy Armstrong, civil rights attorney, former University of St. Thomas law professor, and founder of Racial Justice Network.
Jason Sole, author, educator, and co-founder of the Humanize My Hoodie Movement in which he's challenging threat perceptions about Black men through clothing, art exhibitions, and workshops.
Kevin Reese, founder of Until We Are All Free, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. They focus on building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration. Kevin also appeared on episode 6, Until We Are All Free.
Georgia Fort, a local journalist and a storyteller with the mission of changing the narrative of how black people are represented by amplifying truth, citing diverse sources, and contextualizing social justice issues.
Elizer Darris is a community organizer business owner, consultant, educator, youth mentor, and motivational speaker. He's also currently the co-executive director of the Minnesota Freedom Fund, an organization that provides bail money for people held in jail pre-conviction. See their website for organizations they recommend people support instead of donating to them.
Legal Rights Center is a community-driven nonprofit law firm, specializing in adult criminal and juvenile delinquency defense, restorative justice practices, and youth advocacy.
We Are All Criminals, a non-profit organization dedicated to challenging society's perceptions of what it means to be "criminal." Through shared stories of those who committed or were accused of committing crimes, those who got away with them, and those who have been directly affected by the criminal justice system, we seek to erase the barriers that separate us. I currently serve as the Board Chair.
