Tag: Activism

The March to Dismantle The Legacy of Racism

September 22, 2017

Youth and student voices are important and must be represented at this important event and in our community. This is OUR time to engage the city legislative, educational and community in a concerted unified effort to confront and truly advocate for dismantling the legacy of racism in the Twin Ports. As a member of this…
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8/25/17 Durango, CO – Rally Against Racism, White Supremacy, & Anti-Semitism

August 23, 2017

Join us for a rally in solidarity with the resistance against racism, hate, white supremacy, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, etc. Noon-2PM, Friday, August 25th @ Santa Rita Park in Durango, Colorado. Bring signs, banners, your voice, your friends & family, & your indomitable spirit of resistance. See you there! #BlackLivesMatter #DefendDurango Contact Anthony J. II Nocella 3156572911 or nocellat@yahoo.com
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8/13/17 Durango, CO – Rally Against Hate

August 21, 2017

Durango stands in solidarity with Charlottesville and against hate, white nationalism, and the so-called “Alt Right”.
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Millions For Prisoners New Mexico August 2017

August 21, 2017

Albuquerque called out individuals, families, and friends who have been affected by incarceration, police violence and the criminal “injustice” system to stand together in solidarity at Roosevelt Park.
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Buffalo STK Millions March/Roll for Prisoners Human Rights August 2017

August 21, 2017

Buffalo Save The Kids gathered together on August 19th, 2017 to stand up for prisoners human rights, and to be heard on abolishing legal slavery. Thank you Buffalo Save The Kids!
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7/9/17 Duranog, CO – Food Not Bombs

July 12, 2017

Food Not Bombs is happening every Sunday at 4pm. at Schnieder Park in Durango, Co. All meals are Vegan, free for all, made by donations, and prepared at the Quaker Meeting. Save the Kids tabled alongside the free store providing everyone a chance to gather new/used apparel.
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Juneteenth 2017 Superior, WI

July 12, 2017

Superior, WI celebrates Juneteenth together as a community this year! Festivities, family and friends get together to celebrate emancipation. Tabeling, food, and games to bring everyone together at Kelly Park.
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Atlanta, GA Save The Kids July 8, 2017

July 12, 2017

Susan Davis in Atlanta, Georgia representing Save The Kids at Greenbriar Mall. One of the new chapters to open up nationwide. Special guests and speakers gathered to share the knowledge with the crowds.
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Durango Save The Kids Sponsoring Boycott Durango True West Rodeo

June 21, 2017

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Activist Interview – Alisha Page

April 12, 2017

Alisha is a member of Save the Kids and was interviewed on April 11th, 2017. When did you get involved in activism around dismantling the school to prison pipeline? I originally got involved in prison advocacy. My brother who was wrongfully convicted, is very active in bettering prison culture through increasing education possibilities, tutoring…
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2017 3rd Annual International Hip Hop Activism Conference

April 12, 2017

Facebook Event Page #2017HipHopActivismConference _________________________________________________________________________ SCHEDULE PDF of Conference Schedule _______________________________ 9:30am – Welcoming Torie Weiston-Serdan Founder and Executive Director, Youth Mentoring Action Network and Anthony J. Nocella II, National Co-Coordinator, Save the Kids and Assistant Professor, Fort Lewis College _______________________________ 10am – Session One Workshop Session Chair – Blue vs. Black Lives, Time to…
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Letter from Trevor Brown

March 29, 2017

Mari Anderson, Thank you so much for taking the time to inscribe a few words for me. I always find it so inspiring to hear from people like you at Fort Lewis College with Save the Kids. Not to mention that I am always deeply humbled as well. Your stories are so powerful to…
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Feb. 16th -Occupation of the Governors Mansion for Philando, Minnesota State Capital

February 17, 2017

Here is a photo of the rally for Philando in from of the Minnesota State Capital that happened on February 16th, 2017.
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National Save The Kids Coordinator Makes News on Scholarship and Activism

February 10, 2017

Dr Anthony Nocella is a professor at Fort Lewis College who reached sociology, criminology, gender & women’s studies, and peace & conflict studies. Most recently he has been organizing rallies on and off campus focused on sexual assault, people with disabilities, and the Black Lives Matter Movement as well as environmental causes. The Durango Herald,…
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Feb. 2 – Rally For Disability Rights At Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

January 28, 2017

Come join us at our rally for disability rights here at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. The rally will be held on February 2nd from 5pm to 5:30 at the clock tower on campus. Everyone is welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/1258267540909608/?__mref=message_bubble
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