In October, REEP launched their Grow or Die campaign as dozens of neighbors, youth and volunteers came together to clear a vacant lot and make it into a garden. You too can join the movement!
Organizations within RTTC regions/cities that are building a base of grassroots leaders in low-income, working class communities of color to strategically challenge neo-liberal economic policies. Core members are committed to doing political education and leadership development with their membership bases; and engaging in place-based struggles that protect low income communities of color.
On May 19th, students from around the country rallied in Washington DC to call for deeper investments in their education. 2 months later, adult allies had a similar rally. This video is a call for more intergenerational collaboration to Save Our Schools.
In the midst of a nationwide panic about young people using “flash mob technology” for bad, the young organizers and performers at Project HIP-HOP took some time out on August 18 to remind people about the resistance-art based roots of Flash Mobs by staging a street theater flash mob in Roxbury’s Dudley Square. Press Pass TV was there to cover the action.
What is the Transgender Rights Bill and why is it so important? Press Pass TV talks to advocates and elected officials to find out more about this critical legislation.
On Thursday, August 11, members of the Worcester Community came together at the YMCA family park to celebrate peace and commit to working to increase it in Worcester. The second annual Worcester Peace Festival featured speakers, performers, family activities and community resources.
The Boston Redevelopment Authority, often inexplicably changes the boundaries of Boston Neighborhoods. Press Pass TV visits Harambee Park to ask local residents how they feel that this Park is now considered Mattpan.
On August 11, Worcester City Councilor Kate Toomey joined up with Friendly House and members of the Worcester Fire Department to kick-off the 6th Annual Set for Success backpack and school supplies drive to ensure that homeless and low-income students have the tools they need to go back to school ready to learn. From August 11-September 15 you can drop off school supplies and backpacks at drop boxes at any Worcester Fire Department, Friendly House, and several other places.
On August 6, the contracts of about 45,000 Verizon workers expired after negotiations broke down. Workers say that the compromises Verizon is asking for “give up 50 years” of workplace gains.
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