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Jaws of Justice Radio
It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
One Struggle KC – Remembering Micheal Brown And So Many Others
One year ago, in Ferguson, MO, young Black people, took to the streets, to call attention to the loss of life of Mike Brown. It started a wave of resistance against police violence, that has spread throughout the world. A year later police violence is still an everyday occurrence. One Struggle KC is A coalition of community activists seeking to harness the energy of Ferguson, MO to connect the struggles of many communities, locally & globally.
Host Rebecca Hamilton will talk with Tiffany and Brittany, Core Organizers for One Struggle KC. They will ask that the people of Kansas City and surrounding areas, join with them, Sunday, August 9th, 4:00pm in the Median at 85th Terrace and Ward Parkway (Ward Parkway Mall), as they stand in solidarity with Ferguson, MO, while also calling attention to injustices done in KC. Kansas City cannot be silent and One Struggle KC will teach you how to protest peacefully and stay safe on the line. Findout more at – https://www.facebook.com/events/1635993106615138/
One Sruggle KC – FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/1strugglekc/timeline
MO Sheriff’s Association, Crime Victims Unit
The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) believes that law enforcement should be a defender of victims’ rights. The MSA Crime Victims Unit (CVU) exists to be an advocate for victims as they process through the criminal justice system. It is important to CVU that yvictims are treated kindly and with respect in every contact they have during this process. CVU is there to assist victims with all their needs by aiding law enforcement to connect them with caring resources in their community. From their first encounter with law enforcement, and through every stage of the criminal justice process, the experience should be as positive as possible.
Host Allie Catherine Bush talks with Kim Case, an Advocate Case Manager for the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, Crime Victims Unit about helping victims navigate the system, as well as the training provided to law enforcement by the CVU.
Contact: Kim Case – Advocate Case Manager
Phone: 573-635-5925, ext 113 cell: 573-645-8680
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://msacrimevictimsunit.com/index.html
Calendar of Events
The Criminal Justice Task Force will meet Monday August 3rd, from 6:45 to 8:45 pm at the Church of the Good Shepard, 4947 Chouteau Drive, KCMO. The Criminal Justice Task Force mission is to lobby the Missouri State Legislature for sentencing laws that are fair and humane. For information contact Robin Johnson at 816-522-4081 or email: [email protected]
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The Kansas City Chapter of Missourian’s For Altenatives to the Death Penalty will meet Tuesday, August 4th, from 6:30 to 8pm at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, KCMO. They will be discussing vigils for the scheduled executions and the October event with Sister Helen Prejean.
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If you are disturbed by the incident at the Adams Mark Hotel where a supervisor hung a slave doll with a plastic trash bag in the employee break room there will be a rally and march from the Missouri Tourist Information Center across from Kaufman Stadium, I-70 and Blue Ridge Blvd, Tuesday August 4th, at 4 PM. Although the supervisor has been fired there are questions about how management allowed this display to hang in the break room for a day and a half.
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Mothers in Charge KC will have their membership meeting from 5-6pm on Thursday August 6th at the Robert J Mohart Multipurpose Center, Suite 124 W, 3200 Wayne Ave, KCMO. If you would like to become a member or are looking for more information you can find them on the web at www.kcmothersincharge.org or call them at 816-912-2601.
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The Kansas City Chapter of Empower Missouri will host their First Friday Forum, Friday, August 7th,11:30am – 1:00pm at the Westport Flea Market, 817 Westport Rd, KCMO. This Month’s guests are Ira Harritt and Mary Hladky speaking about the Move the Money Listening Project conducted by the Kansas City American Friends Service Committee.
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The KC Area Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children and Other Survivors of Homicide will hold their monthly meeting Friday August 7th, beginning at 7:30 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 2552 Gillham Road, KCMO. POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy and awareness. They meet to provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.
