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Sisters,
The media is doing a great job of stoking the fears of viewers. If you believe the headlines and other commentary, the election is already decided, and we should just give up and accept our fate. I call cap on that narrative and hope you join me in proving them all wrong. It’s not over until we vote! And even then, it’s not over because we will continue to communicate with the folks we elected to office and hold them accountable to us for our vote.
This week’s Mobilize Monday post is about showing up for women impacted by the criminal justice system and for folks living in Maryland.
Last week, WE CAN shared information about an important event THIS WEDNESDAY. See the details below. It is not too late to register. It is not too late to donate. Click the image below to do both and be a part of the effort to send a signal to elected officials here in Washington that we will not forget our sisters impacted by incarceration!
The FreeHer Campaign and the #Closure is Possible initiative, under which the march and rally are organized, aim to end the incarceration of women and girls and to shift the resources currently used for their detention to more beneficial community investments.
President Biden, who, as Vice President under the Obama Administration, witnessed the issuance of 1,715 acts of clemency, has, to date, granted only 13 such acts in his presidency, as per the Department of Justice (DOJ) reports. Despite campaign promises to tackle mass incarceration and uphold racial justice, the current use of clemency, especially for women, is woefully inadequate. Watch the video below to learn more about how clemency changes lives!
The upcoming march and rally on April 24, 2024, starting at the historic Metropolitan AME Church and culminating at Freedom Plaza from 12 to 4 p.m., are more than just events. They are a call to stand together during a crucial time in our nation’s history.
Please join WE CAN to support the FreeHer Campaign by participating in the march/rally. If you cannot make it to DC on April 24th, please consider a donation to help others journey here and contribute to the various bail funds operating nationwide to help women and girls come home while they await trial.
So What? Now What? 2024 Maryland General Assembly Wrap-Up
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm | Virtual
On May 23rd, WE CAN, and our partners, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.® Psi Epsilon Omega and Iota Gamma Omega Chapters, will host an event to debrief Maryland residents on what happened during this year’s legislative session.
Imagine stepping into a room where your future and the future of Maryland are being discussed, where every decision could directly impact your life and the lives of those around you. That’s exactly what happened during the 90-day whirlwind that was the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session. Join WE CAN for a backstage pass to the inner workings of policymaking that took place in Annapolis.
During this session, we will learn which policies were considered and what passed and failed. Hear directly from the warriors in the field—our guest speakers—who champion the voices of women of color, their families, and communities, striving for policies that will have a meaningful impact and address our needs.
This session will not be complete without you! Bring your questions and ongoing concerns to connect with policy influencers, understand how you can make a difference, and learn how to shape what happens in Annapolis in the coming years!
Don’t let the dark forces who want us to be silent and forget our POWER win! Join these FREE events to learn how YOU can act and protect yourself, our families, and communities.
In solidarity,
Stephanie McGencey, WE CAN Founder