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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.
Real Change, A Newspaper Making A Difference
Real Change is an award-winning weekly newspaper that provides immediate employment opportunity and takes action for economic, social, and racial justice. We envision a just, caring and inclusive community, where people are no longer marginalized by racism and classism and have the means to live with dignity.
Their Values
Courage: Telling the truth and taking risks
Community: Fostering healthy relationships across differences
Creativity: Pushing beyond the obvious to promote change
Compassion: Treating everyone with respect and accepting them as they are
Integrity: Doing what we say and taking responsibility for our mistakes
Host Richard Tripp will talk with Tim Harris, the founding director of the Real Change homeless newspaper in Seattle Washington. Find out what kind of difference a homeless newspaper has made in our community.
Mailing/Postal Address: Real Change, 219 1st Ave S., Suite 220, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 441-3247
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://realchangenews.org/
“If there’s anything I can do…Cory’s Network, Helping The Survivors.
Corey’s Network, Inc. was formed on June 1, 2014 and named for homicide victim Corey Laykovich. The Mission of Corey’s Network is to provide immediate support, advocacy and services to surviving victims of homicide in the Kansas City metropolitan area precincts without advocates. These services can be immediate such as: candle vigils; help with financing of funerals by accessing funds through grants, donations, and fundraisers, and connecting with companies in partnership with Corey’s Network, Inc.; media intervention; information regarding counseling, medical and other social services as needed for the families; providing meals for grieving families; or life insurance filing, and connection to Crime Victims Compensation.
Host Beth Pike is joined by Corey’s Mother, Michele Matje who founded the organization with Robert Norris to help families of murder victims navigate the aftermath of tragedy. Part of their advice is – Accept help when you need it. When people say, “If there’s anything I can do…” keep in mind, they really mean it!! They may not know what you need, but they really want to help. So let them!! You will both be better for the experience. They can help you understand what you need to do and what help you need.
Contact: Michele Matje, Robert Norris
phone: 816-616-0956
website: http://www.coreysnetwork.com/
email: [email protected]
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Calendar –
The Kansas City Missouri Public Library is sponsoring a Youth Empowerment Summit starting 6:30 pm, Thursday July 23rd at the Plaza Library, 4801 Main St, KCMO. Community experts and local teens will conduct workshops on activism and empowerment. Among the speakers is Dawson Barrett, author of Teenage Rebels: Stories of Successful High School Activists from the Little Rock 9 to the Class of Tomorrow, a book that examines the policies and political struggles that have shaped the lives of high school students over the past century.
You must reserve your spot at this summit by going online to the Library website, http://www.kclibrary.org/ and click on the Events link, under the Events and activities tab at the top of the page. Scroll down to the Youth Empowerment Summit to register.
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The Power of Dialogue: How it Led to The Emmitt Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, presented by KCMO Public Library, Thursday, July 23rd
6:30pm, at the Central Library, 14 West 10th St, KCMO. Kansas City Civil Rights Activist Alvin Sykes and Former US Senator Tom Coburn discuss their roles in the groundbreaking cold case bill of 2008. Coburn a conservative Republican initially blocked the bill but Sykes convinced him to change his mind, opening the door to passage. You may reserve your spot by going online to the Library website, http://www.kclibrary.org/ and click on the Events link, under the Events and Activities tab at the top of the page. Then scroll down to the Power of Dialogue link.
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G.Y.R.L. Is holding a Domestic Violence Workshop, Sat, July 25th, noon-4pm at the Mary Kelly Center, 51st and Chestnut, KCMO. That’s one block east of Prospect. The long term effects of domestic violence have not begun to be fully documented and battering is a major cause of injury to women, more significant that auto accidents, rapes, or muggings. For information call 816-651-0044.
