OUR PROGRAMS
Our Programs
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Gatekeepers of Truth (GOT) is a recurring, intergenerational speaker series created in tribute to the wisdom shared with a young Harry Belafonte by his mentor, Paul Robeson: “Artists are the gatekeepers of truth. We are civilization’s radical voice.” Through Gatekeepers of Truth, The Gathering invites people to explore the intersection of arts, culture and the movement for Black and Brown liberation. Understanding the ways artists have used their art as a tool for civil rights and racial justice, it inspires us to harness our creativity and energy to propel the movement even further. Like a relay race, our elders hand us the baton and with it, the wisdom they gained on their leg of the journey. GOT programs have included Harry Belafonte in conversation with Carmen Perez-Jordan at his alma mater The New School, and Danny Glover in a virtual conversation with Ebro Darden.
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Our Justice League task force highlights and addresses disparities and provides rapid response through the power of our dedicated volunteers. Justice League volunteers organize digital and physical activations with specific and actionable demands, bringing together juvenile and criminal justice experts, advocates, artists and justice-involved people to build an agenda for sustained equity and equality. Justice League members elevate the stories that impact our community, support changes to policing tactics, participate in local policy and legislative advocacy, and more. Currently operating in New York and California, Justice League is an adaptable and scalable grassroots activation model that can be replicated in other geographies.
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The Radical Readz series inspires and educates readers about the history of social justice movements, the challenges facing our communities today, and the ways that we can all make a difference. The books featured in the series are chosen for their thought-provoking content, their relevance to The Gathering’s work, and their potential to spark conversations about social justice.
The Radical Readz series is open to anyone interested in learning more about social justice and getting involved in our work. The books are available to read online or borrow from The Gathering’s library. The series also includes discussion guides and other resources to help readers learn more about the books and the issues they address.
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Revolutionary Reels is a film series created by The Gathering, which screens films that explore the intersection of film and social justice, and it is designed to spark conversation and action around these issues.
The films in the series have covered a wide range of topics, including police brutality, mass incarceration, and the school-to-prison pipeline. They have also featured a diverse range of filmmakers, including Ava DuVernay, John Legend, and Michelle Alexander.
Revolutionary Reels has been praised for its educational and engaging approach to social justice issues. It has also been credited with helping to raise awareness about these issues and to inspire people to take action.
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We Keep Us Safe is an intergenerational, Virtual Town Hall series developed during the pandemic to create consistent spaces for organizers and activists and influencers to focus our communities and resources on addressing our issues. In the past two years, We Keep Us Safe has incubated critical conversations on racial inequities, prison reform, climate justice, police brutality and state violence. Early programs were live-streamed in partnership with Roland Martin Unfiltered, garnering over 60,000 views an episode and have involved panels of experts..