Past Events

Virtual Press Conference: Limit Spread of COVID-19, Mayor de Blasio, Governor Cuomo House New Yorkers in 30,000 Vacant Hotel Rooms

April 7, 2020, 2:00pm - CPR Campaign Event

In a virtual press conference on Tuesday, April 7, at 2 p.m., advocates and elected officials will urge Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo to house homeless New Yorkers in 30,000 vacant hotel rooms. This recommended action will help homeless New Yorkers engage in social distancing, limit the spread of COVID-19, and to keep all New Yorkers safe - including those living on the streets, people living in congregate shelters, and staff who work in shelters.

The press conference will be hosted on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/VOCALNY/

#HomelessCantStayHome Twitter: Tell Mayor de Blasio, Governor Cuomo to take IMMEDIATE action to protect homeless from COVID-19

March 27, 2020, 1:30pm-2:30pm - CPR Campaign Event

Join online Twitter rally to tell Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Cuomo to take immediate action to protect homeless New Yorkers from COVID-19 including:

• Meeting the immediate survival needs of those living on the street.
• Ending all law enforcement sweeps, diversion, and targeting of homeless New Yorkers.
• Leaving no one hungry.
• Using vacant hotels and SRO’s to ensure safety for those in shelters and on the street.
• Housing the homeless now.
• Enforce safety measures and increase support in all shelters.
• Ensuring access to quality health care.

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Pack the Court for Eric Garner

May 13, 2019, 10:00am - May 23, 2019, 5:00pm - CPR Campaign Event

Starting Monday, May 13th, 2019, the disciplinary trial against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo will finally begin. Come out to stand with #EricGarner's mother and others to demand NYC #FirePantaleo. For the first day of trial - Monday, May 13th - we will gather outside of 1 Police Plaza, starting at 11:30am, and will be joined by Eric Garner's family and others for a rally & press conference when the lunch break begins.

Throughout the trial, we will be singing the "I Can't Breathe" / "This Stops Today" song by The Peace Poets in memory of Eric Garner and in support of his family as they continue the fight for justice. Please join us in singing this song (below is the link to the song with the lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPq5IOEyUkg&feature=youtu.be

It has been almost 5 years since Eric was killed. ZERO officers have been held accountable. In addition to Pantaleo, a number of other NYPD officers were responsible for misconduct in the killing and attempted cover-up - and should be fired from the NYPD. Eric's family will continue to fight until ALL officers involved in Eric Garner's killing are held accountable.

Stand with the family of Eric Garner to demand Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD fire Daniel Pantaleo and all the other officers responsible for misconduct! These officers should have been fired years ago. The family has waited too long.

*The #FirePantaleo trial is expected to run until May 23rd, but could end earlier. There is also a chance that the trial could be extended to include additional trial dates on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th. We will try to update this facebook page with developments in the trial - and you can also go here for daily trial updates, graphics that can be shared and other background: changethenypd.org/ericgarner

Location:

Pack the Court, starting Monday, May 13 until the end of trial.* Location: One Police Plaza, 4th Floor Trial Room Trial proceedings begin at 10am each day. (More info on getting into 1PP below)

To enter 1 Police Plaza for the trial, you will need to bring identification and go through 2 security checkpoints, including a metal detector). Please plan to arrive early if you would like to have a seat in the trial room - The NYPD trial room is small, and seats are limited. We recommend folks show up early (before 9am) in order to get through security.

RSVP and more information on Facebook.

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Queer Soup Night - Benefit for Communities United for Police Reform

December 2, 2018, 6:30pm-9:30pm - CPR Campaign Event

Join CPR for Queer Soup Night, Holiday Edition on Sunday, December 2. Queer Soup Night is a Brooklyn-based queer party featuring soups made by local chefs. Offered completely by donation. Proceeds from go to a different charity each event, and the good folks have selected CPR as this month's recipient! Soups by Jake Cohen, Ora Wise, Behzad Jamshidi and more. Savory flatbreads by Savannah Turley. Music, dancing, vibes by DJ JayeMarti

This will be the last QSN until Feb, 2019 so come out, be with your people, surround yourself with love, fill your belly with soup. All are welcome!

Location:

littlefield, 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Free RSVP suggested but not required for entry.
$15-20 donation suggested donation at the door.

#RevolutionaryReelz - "By Any Means Necessary"

November 29, 2018, 6:30pm - CPR Campaign Event

CPR is proud to partner with The Gathering for Justice for their #RevolutionaryReelz - "By Any Means Necessary".

Eric Garner was choked to death by Daniel Pantaleo more than four years ago in Staten Island NY. December 3rd will mark the four year anniversary of the grand jury non-indictment of Pantaleo and we have been fighting for accountability ever since. His death galvanized the nation but we must make sure that it was not in vain by fighting alongside his family for justice for her son.

A social justice documentary exploring why the NYPD, and US police departments more broadly, routinely use deadly force against non-violent minor offenders without receiving any punishment beyond losing vacation days. The film examines police practices primarily through the lens of the NYPD Eric Garner incident although other US police departments are covered. NYPD officers used a policy prohibited chokehold on Mr. Garner because he was selling 50 cent cigarettes on the street and wound up choking him to death. The film discovers how the management of police departments create a climate where officers routinely use excessive force against minor offenses. Additionally, we observe NYC government’s failed responses to prevent future officer chokeholds and present actionable solutions for reforming the NYPD and US police departments.

Location:

310 West 43rd Street; New York, NY Doors Open 6:30pm; Screening 7:00pm Screening followed by a post-film panel.

RSVP at http://www.gatheringforjustice.org/revolutionaryreelz.

March for Black Women

September 30, 2018, 3:00pm - CPR Member Event

March with Girls for Gender Equity at the March for Black Women- organized by Black Women's Blueprint on Sunday September 30th, 2018 at 3PM in our call to end violence against women. We will rally to uplift survivors of sexual assault and violence and say the names of those who have not survived.

Location:

City Hall Park Park Row between Barclay St & and Broadway

Please contact Charlie Trotman at Ctrotman [at] ggenyc.org for any inquiries.

Screening: Crime + Punishment

September 29, 2018, 7:00pm - CPR Member Event

Screening: Crime + Punishment. Join us for a screening of the new Hulu documentary Crime + Punishment, about the Blue 12, a group of officers of color who challenged the NYPD’s quota system.

This screening is part of NYCLU's special pop-up Museum of Broken Windows. The Museum runs through Sept 30, is open from 10-8 every weekday (10-9 Fri-Sat) and is entirely free to the public.

Location:

NYCLU's Pop-up Museum of Broken Windows 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY

RSVP on Facebook.

Ending the Police Secrecy Law

September 29, 2018 - CPR Member Event

Ending the Police Secrecy Law. Family members of people who have been killed by police will speak about the impact of a state law that shields police misconduct records from public scrutiny. They will also discuss efforts to repeal that law this legislative session. *Exact start time TBD.

This panel/workshop is part of NYCLU's special pop-up Museum of Broken Windows. The Museum runs through Sept 30, is open from 10-8 every weekday (10-9 Fri-Sat) and is entirely free to the public.

Location:

NYCLU's Pop-up Museum of Broken Windows 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY

RSVP on Facebook.

Smart Justice

September 27, 2018, 7:00pm - CPR Member Event

Smart Justice. A panel of experts including Nicole Triplett (NYCLU) and Darren Mack (Just Leadership USA) discuss how Broken Windows police tactics drive the mass incarceration crisis in New York, and how we can achieve smarter justice.

This panel/workshop is part of NYCLU's special pop-up Museum of Broken Windows. The Museum runs through Sept 30, is open from 10-8 every weekday (10-9 Fri-Sat) and is entirely free to the public.

Location:

NYCLU's Pop-up Museum of Broken Windows 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY

RSVP on Facebook.

Ending the School To Prison Pipeline

September 26, 2018, 7:00pm - CPR Member Event

Ending the School To Prison Pipeline. Donna Lieberman (NYCLU), Ramon Garcia (NYPD School Safety Division), Jasmine Gripper (Alliance for Quality Education), and Janelle Matias (current NYC high school student) discuss ongoing efforts to end the involvement of police in school discipline matters.

This panel/workshop is part of NYCLU's special pop-up Museum of Broken Windows. The Museum runs through Sept 30, is open from 10-8 every weekday (10-9 Fri-Sat) and is entirely free to the public.

Location:

NYCLU's Pop-up Museum of Broken Windows 9 West 8th Street, New York, NY

RSVP on Facebook.

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