Featuring Brandon Hawkins and KateLynn Bolden, BPD Behavioral Health Team; and Erica Seymour, mental health professional – all of whom are co-plaintiffs in a suit against the BPD for its racist actions, unsafe workplace, and unlawful harassment. Hosts are WNYPC Executive Director, Deidra EmEl; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Board Chair.
We’ll hear more about the racism from the Supervisor of the BPD Behavioral Health team, Capt. Amber Beyer; her being suspended with pay after further incidents and about a half a year later; Erica’s being laid off after the incidents; recommendations to the department for a safe, healthy, and lawful workplace; and how the public can help (including calling City Hall – 311 – telling the mayor the officers must be on paid leave until the Dept has taken action to ensure workplace safety; and donating to the Cariol Horne Whistleblowers Fund).
PROTEST AT YOUR U.S. LAWMAKER’S OFFICE – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 — AND EARLIER TOO IF SAUDI AIRSTRIKES RESUME
People and organizations from across the U.S. are coming together to call for an end to U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen and solidarity with the people of Yemen. We demand that our members of Congress immediately:
→ Pass a War Powers Resolution. Introduce or co-sponsor a Yemen War Powers Resolution before International Women’s Day on March 8th, to end U.S. participation in the war in Yemen.
→ Stop Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Oppose further arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, in compliance with U.S. laws.
→ Call on Saudi Arabia and the UAE to Lift the Blockade and Fully Open Airports and Seaports.
→ Support the People of Yemen. Call for the expansion of humanitarian aid for the people of Yemen.
→ Assemble a Congressional Hearing to Examine the U.S. Role in the War in Yemen.
→ Call for the Removal of Brett McGurk from his position. McGurk is the National Security Council’s Middle East & North Africa coordinator.
We ask individuals and organizations across the states to protest at the district offices of their members of Congress on Wednesday, March 1st with the above demands.
Below please add your organization’s name to this statement. More information about the U.S.-enabled blockade of Yemen: every75seconds.org. For more information about ending U.S. participation in the war, please contact national@actioncorps.org.
This event is organized by Action Corps Organizers Call.
A fundraising event for Justice for Migrant Families. With live music:
- Tyler Westcott
- Little Cake
- City Fiddle Phil with Jean Dickson
- Nickel City String Band
…and a tamale community dinner (con carne or vegan — preorders available online).
$20 suggested donation or pay what you can at the door.
