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Juvenile Justice Coalition  - Race, Adolescence and Trauma Webinar

5/30/2021

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Letter from the Davenport NAACP Regarding 
Race, Adolescence and Trauma Webinar

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​Davenport NAACP

Davenport NAACP Unit #4019
PO Box 3661
Davenport, Iowa 52803
 
May 27, 2021
 
Dear Friend,
 
Please join us for an important training that we are co-sponsoring to bring to the Quad Cities. Race, Adolescence and Trauma will be a daytime Zoom webinar on Tuesday, June 22nd at 12:00 pm. Our presenter, Professor Kristin Henning, is a Blume Professor of Law, Georgetown Law, and the Director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative.
 
This workshop is designed to help juvenile justice actors and constituents better address the impact of racial bias and policing on adolescent development, and to develop strategies to reduce the harm of racial trauma and disparities. 
Racial disparities have been documented at multiple decision-making points across the juvenile legal service continuum. For many, the daily discriminatory and unnecessary encounters with police is overwhelming and traumatic. In this interactive workshop, participants will become familiar with research on racial bias, adolescent development, trauma, and stereotype threat. Participants will be challenged to understand how biases impact decision-making from arrest through disposition, assess common microaggressions, and learn how to interrupt them to prevent further racial trauma to children and families. 

Program participants will:
  1. Develop shared language and understanding of concepts such as racial bias, trauma, and stereotype threat. 
  2. Understand the traumatic effects of policing on adolescents and their families.
  3. Discuss strategies for addressing racism in the child-serving network.
 
A partnership between the Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities, LULAC Council 10, Davenport NAACP, One Human Family QCA, Progressive Action for the Common Good and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities is sponsoring this event. 
 
Registration is required for this free webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u2vrnNX3REW-ZLpyt29xew
 
A follow-up session at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, will allow us to begin working on needed local changes. Registration for that meeting will be available after the webinar.
 
Download a copy of this letter, a flyer or press release below.

​Contact Michael Guster at 563-343-7655 or gusterm@msn.com for more information. 
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Race, Adolescence and Trauma Webinar - What You Can Do Now

5/28/2021

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Race Adolescence and Trauma Webinar
Tuesday, June 22nd at noon 

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​Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities, LULAC, NAACP, OHF-QCA, PACG and UUCQC

Addressing the crisis of unequal treatment for our youth
Race, Adolescence and Trauma webinar
 
Research has shown that Black, brown and other children of color who experience racial bias also suffer high rates of fear, anxiety and depression. Additionally, police encounters with youth can increase crime instead of reduce it. 
 
Racial bias-induced trauma can include:
  • Being followed in a store by managers because of their color.
  • Living in communities and going to schools that are highly surveilled by police.
  • Experiencing frequent police stops and possible frisking.
  • And watching news reports or online coverage of Black adults and youth being shot and killed by police officers.
 
These repeated situations sometimes end up in altercations with police, resulting in incarceration or split-second decisions that can be deadly. What can be done to transform and/or avoid these scenarios altogether?  
 
The Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities, with the help of other community organizations, is sponsoring a free online webinar, Race, Adolescence and Trauma, at noon Tuesday, June 22.
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The webinar will feature Kristin Henning, J.D., LL.M., Blume Professor of Law and director of the Juvenile Justice Clinic and Initiative at Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C. Professor Henning has written extensively about race, adolescence and policing. Her work has appeared in numerous journals and books, and she also is the author of the forthcoming book, “The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth.” 
 
A recipient of numerous prestigious national awards, Professor Henning has trained many people across the country on the nature and scope of racial bias and how it operates in the juvenile and criminal legal systems. She also has worked closely with the McArthur Foundation’s Juvenile Indigent Defense Action Network to develop a national training curriculum for juvenile defenders. Last year, she launched Ambassadors for Racial Justice, a year-long program for defenders committed to challenging racial inequities in the juvenile legal system. 
 
“Children today are facing unprecedented trauma from the pandemic, racial tensions in our country, and disruptions in their learning and daily activities. As the community thinks about public safety and the well-being of youth, it is important that we talk about the intersection of race, adolescence and trauma,” Professor Henning says. 
 
Michael Guster, president of Davenport NAACP and a member of the Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities, agrees.  
 
“Our community must remain vigilant and steadfast in our effort to save our youth. We must have more community involvement with mentorship, program activities, early intervention and jobs. I am excited and confident this workshop will help us take action to move from incarceration of our youth to restorative practices,” he says. 
 
Margie Mejia-Caraballo, chair of the Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities and vice president of Progressive Action for the Common Good, explains, “Currently, juvenile justice systems rely on costly incarceration and probation. There are disparities between children of color and their white counterparts. We have seen poor outcomes, high recidivism and little or no inclusion of victims. Restorative justice seeks to understand and repair the harm that has been done, specifically to the victim. We are excited about Professor Henning’s presentation regarding these issues and look forward to community participation.”
Rev. Richard Hendricks, co-founder of One Human Family QCA, says now is the time to bring the issue of race, children and trauma to the forefront and address it head-on. 
 
“A 2020 study conducted by researchers at Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C., which evaluated the use of force by police against children, found that Black and Hispanic adolescents are significantly more likely to die from shootings related to police intervention compared with non-Hispanic white adolescents. And between 2003 and 2018, about 93 percent of children who were killed were boys. It is time for our nation to stop criminalizing minority adolescent behavior. We do not need more juvenile jail capacity but more youth programming and training. This workshop can help us understand and move toward a restorative justice model for all our youth,” he says.
 
The Juvenile Justice Coalition of the Quad Cities and the following organizations are sponsoring this event: LULAC Council 10, Davenport NAACP, One Human Family QCA, Progressive Action for the Common Good and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities.
 
Learn more about this issue and how to make positive change in the community.

Registration is required for this free webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u2vrnNX3REW-ZLpyt29xew 

For questions, contact Michael Guster at 563-343-7655. Download a flyer below.

Attendees also are invited to take part in a follow-up meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, to start working on neededlocal changes.

Mike Guster

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National Trails Day - June Environmental Celebration

5/28/2021

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National Trails Day - June Environmental Celebration
Saturday, June 5th

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National Trails Day is an opportunity for a day of service, advocacy, and enjoyment of hometown trails. Millions of people find physical, mental and emotional restoration while walking and hiking. Check out #NationalTrailsDay and @AmericanHiking on social media. You may have hiked on some of our national trail systems, such as the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail, or the Ice Age Trail across our neighbor, Wisconsin.
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But you don’t have to travel far to enjoy trails. The simplicity of getting out and walking or riding a bike opens trail experiences to all members of the community, regardless of age or ability. From walking the dog, to off-road cycling, or cross-country skiing, Quad Cities area trails offer year-round experiences to be active in an informal setting. Trails in the Quad Cities offer diverse opportunities for recreation and some spectacular views of the area. Many Quad Cities trails are mostly flat, allowing for family-friendly walks or rides, doubling as active transportation routes for commuters choosing to get a workout while going to and from work or school.  

There are various Quad Cities trail groups that provide an avenue to explore trails with like-minded groups and organizations. There are opportunities for moderate, family-friendly walks with small groups, as well as larger more strenuous trails that may be more appropriate for more dedicated trail enthusiasts and athletes. For instance, the American Discovery Trail crosses both the state of Iowa and Illinois and extends a length of 57.3 miles, whereas the Centennial Park Trail is just six-tenths of a mile, and extends through Centennial Park in Davenport. The Quad City Health Initiative has been working to strengthen QCTrails.org’s online presence and better communicate the resource to the community via a variety of channels, including asking our partners for help.  
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TAKE ACTION STEPS:
  1. Log your trail use and upload photos from your trail adventures on QCTrails.org. Like QCTrails.org on Facebook. Share and comment on their posts.
  2. Visit local trails and consider bringing a trash bag to do an informal clean up. 
  3. Challenge yourself to try someplace new, or an activity you haven’t tried before, such as kayaking on the Rock River, or mountain biking on Sylvan Island.
  4. Pass on the love of trails to the next generation!

Lori McCollum
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Celebrate at the Juneteenth Festival! - Community Event

5/28/2021

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Quad City Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 19th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

the Lincoln Center - TMBC (Together Making a Better Community)
318 E 7th St
Davenport, IA (map)

Davenport NAACP
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The Friends of MLK (FoMLK) are proud host the Quad City Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Lincoln Center - TMBC located at 318 E. 7th St., Davenport, IA. from 11 am – 6 pm. We are looking to make this year’s event larger than ever and you can help make that happen. With food and retail vendors, history and information booths, fun-filled games and entertainment for the whole family, this is sure to be an event you will not want to miss.

Who We Are
The Friends of MLK is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively to empower and encourage the Quad City area to practice the civil and human rights for all races, colors, and creeds as exemplified by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Friends of MLK's Juneteenth Mission
  • Educate and promote the historical significance of the Juneteenth holiday in America Commemorate the end of slavery in America
  • Educate people on the history of African-Americans
  • Highlight the economic, political, and social efforts of African-Americans to fully participate in the American culture following slavery and
  • Reach out to all in a mutual celebration of freedom.

The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union Soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation-which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on Texas due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger's regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Later, attempts to explain this two-and-a-half-year delay in the receipt of this important news have yielded several versions that have been handed down through the years. All or none of the stories could be true. For whatever the reason, conditions in Texas remained status quo well beyond what was statutory.


A range of activities provided entertainment to the masses, many of which continue in tradition today. Rodeos, fishing, barbecuing, and baseball, are just a few of the typical Juneteenth activities you may witness today. Juneteenth usually focused on self-improvement, education, a historic recount the events of the past and prayer services as a major part of the celebrations.


Certain foods became popular and subsequently synonymous with the celebration, such as strawberry soda-pop. More traditional and just as popular was the barbecuing. This was through which participants could share in the spirit and aromas that their ancestors would have enjoyed during the ceremonies. Hence, the barbecue pit is often established as the center of attention at Juneteenth celebrations. Dress was also an important element in early Juneteenth customs, and is often taken seriously, particularly by the direct descendants who can make the connection to this tradition's roots.


In some cases in the early years, there was an outright resistance, and people would bar the use of public property for the festivities. Most of the festivities found themselves out in rural areas around rivers and creeks that would provide for additional activities such as fishing, horseback riding, and barbecues. Often, the church grounds were the sites for the festivities.


On January 1, 1980, Juneteenth became an official holiday in Texas, through the efforts of Al Edwards, an African American state legislator. The successful passage of this bill marked Juneteenth as the first emancipation celebration granted official state recognition.


Today forty-seven states have joined Texas in making Juneteenth an official holiday observance, and a movement is in place to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday. Thursday, April 11, 2002, Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack (D-IA) signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday in Iowa. Tuesday, August 19, 2003, Illinois Governor Rob Blagojevich signed legislation establishing Juneteenth as a state holiday. However, in Illinois through a friendly amendment, the third Saturday in June of each year is designated as Juneteenth National Freedom Day. The holiday will forever be known as Juneteenth National Freedom Day.


Juneteenth symbolizes the end of slavery, and symbolizes for many African-Americans, what the Fourth of July symbolizes for all Americans. For Americans that is freedom. While blacks celebrate the Fourth of July in honor of American Independence Day, history reminds us that blacks were still enslaved when the United States gained its independence.


Passed legislation allows Juneteenth National Freedom Day to be observed with suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public, while citizens of the States recognizing the holiday are urged to reflect on the suffering endured by early African-Americans and to celebrate the unique freedom and equality enjoyed by all US citizens today.


Juneteenth in Iowa
Iowa was the seventh state to officially recognize Juneteenth. The Iowa Juneteenth Observance encompasses a statewide scope of programming that spans an eight-day period and focuses on education and entertainment activities related to freedom, liberty, and responsible citizenship. Activities feature family fun and economic/political/and social development. An example of activities include the King & Queen Coronation, Miss Iowa Juneteenth Contest, Baby Contest, Education Forum (and Mary McLeod Bethune Award), Health Forum (and Dr. James Dirham Award), Proclamation Day (and Liberty Awards), Community Banquet (and Community Citizen of the Year Award), Parade, and Neighbors Day Finale. The Iowa Juneteenth Observance has been operating since 1990.

​For more information contact Mike Guster by clicking the link on his name.

Mike Guster
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What You Can Do Now - Help Scott County Vote

5/26/2021

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Help Scott County Vote
Tuesday, May 25th to Tuesday, June 8th


Non-Partisan Coaliton

On April 23rd the Scott County Auditor resigned after having just been reelected in November 2020. As per law, the Scott County Board of Supervisors had to convene and decide whether to nominate an individual to the position or hold a special election. The Board opted to nominate a new auditor. They also indicated to the media that they know the candidate, and that only one person was under consideration - a blatant disregard of Iowa's open meeting laws.

There is recourse. The Board can be petitioned for a special election!

The Board of Supervisors plan to named their appointment on Tuesday, May 25th. But from May 26th to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8th, just under 10,000 petition signatures will need to be collected.

A large, non-partisan collaboration of various organizations - including labor groups, the Davenport NAACP, and many concerned citizens - believe that the voters of Scott County should be able to elect the individual who is responsible for running our fair and free elections. These groups are coordinating efforts to collect signatures in Scott County. A small army is needed to do this work!

If interested in helping, please fill out the Non-Partisan Coaliton google form.

Read more from the Quad City Times: Scott County Democrats launch petition for special election to fill auditor vacancy.

Allison Ambrose
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Racial Equality Now! Rally in the News

5/26/2021

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Our Racial Equality Now! Rally in the News

PACG received some excellent press regarding our Racial Equality Now! rally. I was interviewed by KWQC Channel 6 TV on the anniversary of the death of George Floyd to explain why I started our weekly rally. Here's the link to the coverage.

Join us every Saturday from noon to 12:30 pm to demand a more equitable world!
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More details are available at the Racial Equality Now! link on our Home page at www.PACGqc.org.

Caryn Unsicker
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Racial Equality Now Rally Update - What You Can Do Now

5/25/2021

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Racial Equality Now! Rally 
Saturdays from 12:00 noon - 12:30 pm

The Slumberland/Party City
Southwest Corner of
John Deere RD & 16th ST
Moline, IL (across from South Park Mall) (map)

Note: We will continue to gather every Saturday unless there is lightning from an active thunderstorm or very heavy rain showers. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated.

Civil Rights Forum

We have been gathering for racial equality every Saturday for almost a year. Our first rally was June 12, 2020!

Join us every Saturday to stand up for the rights of Black People, specifically, and all People of Color in the United States of America! The purpose of this local Racial Equality Now! rally is to support the current movement for racial equality and justice that has spread across this country, and to ensure that it keeps going for as long as it takes to see real and meaningful progress toward racial equality in America.

We continue to get lots of positive feedback from people passing by. The half-hour you spend with us is empowering and unifying.  

If you join us on Saturday and are not vaccinated against Covid, please wear a mask and expect to participate in social distancing. (Note: All of us in these photos are vaccinated.)

Although I made a few extra signs, please bring some of your own if you can. Ideas for signs include “Honk for Justice,” Honk for Equality,” “Black Lives Matter,” “I Can’t Breathe!,” “Let’s Talk!,” “No Hate in Our State,” or “No More Deaths,” and many others.

There is always parking in the adjoining Slumberland/Party City/Enterprise parking lot, so please bring a friend and join us to help promote racial justice and equality for all People of Color!  If you can’t make it this Saturday, join us on Saturdays as often as you can. Together we can make a difference!

Caryn Unsicker​
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Lena Richard Smithsonian Podcast - No Hate In Our States

5/25/2021

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Lena Richard: America's Unknown Celebrity Chef - Smithsonian Institution

Per the Smithsonian Sidedoor podcast, Season 6: ”When Lena Richard cooked her first chicken on television, she beat Julia Child to the screen by over a decade. At a time when most African American women cooks worked behind swinging kitchen doors, Richard claimed her place as a culinary authority, broadcasting in the living rooms of New Orleans’s elite white families. She was an entrepreneur, educator, author, and an icon—and her legacy lives on in her recipes.”

Listen here: https://www.si.edu/sidedoor/ep-6-lena-richard-americas-unknown-celebrity-chef

Julie Ross
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Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

5/25/2021

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Earth Day Fair 2021 - After Action Report

Environmental Forum

On Saturday, May 22nd, PACG's Environmental Forum, along with sponsors, the Freight House Farmers Market and WVIK Quad Cities 90.3 FM, held the third annual Earth Day Fair.

We had such a successful day! The weather was excellent, despite a few sprinkles early in the morning. We had 20 vendors, including conservation, environmental, and outdoor activity organizations. The Metrolink electric bus returned after missing last year due to COVID. The Iowa State University Conservation Station was a hit, with its child-centered activities. We had five different musical groups, as well!

Based on the number of people circulating through the tables and decking, everyone enjoyed the event!

See you all again next year!

See more photographs on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PACGEF/permalink/4041850522573444/

Lori McCollum
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Honoring Dick Fallow - A Message from the Board

5/25/2021

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Honoring the Legacy of Dick Fallow

A Message from the Board

This article, written by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, is a wonderful testament to the Dick Fallow Endowment for Social Justice and to PACG. Both PACG co-founder and Board member, Alta Price, and our current president, Allison Ambrose are quoted about these efforts:

When Quad Cities–area nonprofit Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) decided to honor the legacy of community activist Dick Fallow after his death in 2013, opening a memorial fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation was a natural choice. Not only would PACG be able to set up a designated endowment fund to distribute yearly grants to local progressive causes, but it could also invest those assets in the Community Foundation’s Socially Responsive Pool.

“It’s what Dick would have wanted,” said Alta Price, one of PACG’s co-founders and a member of the nonprofit’s board. On top of a long and successful career fighting for workers’ rights, Fallow was an ardent advocate for democracy, peace, and the environment. In his later years, he served on PACG’s board, helping to further the organization’s mission of driving awareness and advocacy around healthcare reform, climate change, civil rights, and other issues its members are passionate about.

“There are different ways you can influence your community,” said Price. “You can speak out, you can educate, you can lobby for legislation, you can vote. You can effect change with how you use your money when you’re shopping. But you can also invest in ways that support things you support and don’t support things you’re against. It just makes sense.”

Thank you to the Quad Cities Community Foundation for this writeup! Read the entire article here.

Caryn Unsicker
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