rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/event/secure-dc-teach-in?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-event-area-secure-dc-teach-in' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Black Lives Matter DC https://actionnetwork.org/groups/black-lives-matter-dmv https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/events/photos/001/820/682/normal/action_network_-_secure_dc_teach_in.png Join Black Lives Matter DC, Stop Police Terror Project, Malcolm X Grassroots Movement - DC Chapter, Pan-African Community Action (PACA), and Civil Rights Corps for a Community Teach-In where we'll break down the new Secure DC law, its impact on our community, and how we can respond. The increase in violence has sparked a backlash against police reform efforts from the 2020 uprisings. Despite these reforms being moderate and unrelated to increased crime, the D.C. government began considering rolling back the changes in 2021. To deflect from their failure to reduce violence, blame has been shifted to reform efforts and misleading "defund" rhetoric. Councilmember Brooke Pinto’s Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act, also known as "Crimnibus," was introduced as a solution to address crime and violence, a performative action regardless of its effectiveness. Pressure from corporations, right-wing entities, the DC Police Union, and affluent individuals has led to the retention of many harmful components, including drug-free zones, anti-mask laws, and fare evasion arrests. Bring a friend, tell your neighbors! ASL interpretation and free childcare will be provided. All ages welcome. Masks encouraged. This is a hybrid event if you would like to attend virtually, please register at: bit.ly/securedc_zoom https://actionnetwork.org/events/secure-dc-teach-in