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UID:4360-1633788000-1633798800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Community Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to spend an afternoon with ACD staff\, clients\, friends\, and supporters! We’ll be at Forest Park\, Picnic Pavilion #7 (near the south west corner of the park) from 2-5pm on Saturday\, October 9\, 2021.  \n\n\n\nWe will have limited food and refreshments. Feel free to bring your own picnic basket and blanket. This is an outdoor event. COVID safety protocols will be in effect. Masks are required and will be available on site. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Picnic Pavilion #7 does not have a specific address\, though it is along Wells Drive.  \n\n\n\nThis event is free to the public. Registration is recommended but not required. To register\, click here. If you’d like to make a donation to support our holistic legal advocacy\, please visit archcitydefenders.org/get-involved/donate
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/community-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:Forest Park\, Picnic Pavilion #7\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T190000
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UID:4289-1628791200-1628794800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Stop No Knocks Town Hall 
DESCRIPTION:Families of Isaiah Hammett and Don Clark\, Sr.\, both killed by SLMPD SWAT in 2017\, are calling for an end to the use of no-knock search warrants in the City of St. Louis. Impacted family members will be joined by ArchCity Defenders\, Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression (CAPCR)\, and Faith for Justice.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nJohn Chasnoff\, Co-Director of Coalition Against Police Crimes and Repression Emanuel Powell\, Staff Attorney and Skadden Fellow\, ArchCity DefendersGina Torres\, Mother of Isaiah Hammett Don Clark\, Jr.\, Son of Don Clark\, Sr. Sherrie Clark-Torrence\, Daughter of Don Clark\, Sr. 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/stop-no-knocks-town-hall/
LOCATION:Deaconess Center for child well-being\, 1000 North Vandeventer Ave\, St. Louis\, 63113\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210811T200000
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UID:4277-1628708400-1628712000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Vigil and Balloon Release for Don Clark\, Sr.
DESCRIPTION:Don Clark\, Sr. was a 63-year-old Black\, disabled Veteran who was killed during a 2017 no-knock raid by SLMPD SWAT. The event is held on what would have been his 68th birthday. On June 30\, 2021\, ArchCity Defenders and Attorney Jerryl Christmas filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Mr. Clark Sr.’s children. More info here: https://bit.ly/DonClarkSrLawsuit \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers:   \n\n\n\nMichelle Higgins\, Executive Director of Faith for JusticeDon Clark\, Jr.\, Son of Mr. Clark\, Sr.Sherrie Clark-Torrence\, Daughter of Mr. Clark\, Sr. 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/vigil-and-balloon-release-for-don-clark-sr/
LOCATION:Location: Mr. Clark’s former home\, 4023 California Ave\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210701T200000
DTSTAMP:20210630T195238Z
CREATED:20210630T195238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T195238Z
UID:3649-1625162400-1625169600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Close the Workhouse Monthly Movement Meeting
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for our virtual Monthly Movement Meetings as we share updates from the campaign and our partner organizations as well as build community and organize around what comes next. \n\nEmail closetheworkhouse@gmail.com for the link to join! 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/close-the-workhouse-monthly-movement-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Close the Workhouse":MAILTO:closetheworkhouse@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210630T203000
DTSTAMP:20210630T202839Z
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UID:3641-1625077800-1625085000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Justice for Don Ray Clark – PRESS CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn February 21\, 2017\, officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team unlawfully stormed into the home of Don Clark\, Sr. on a falsified “no knock” search warrant\, and killed the 63-year-old Army veteran and grandfather. Clark was suffering from vision and hearing loss\, limited mobility\, and a range of health issues. \n–– \nThe Defund. Re-envision. Transform. campaign stands by the family of Don Ray Clark Sr.\, and all those who have lost a loved one to a police killing or in-custody jail death. \nOn Wednesday\, June 30th\, at 6:30 PM\, the Clark family\, along with the DRT campaign will be holding a press conference to remember Don Clark\, Sr.\, to seek justice\, and to demand change. \nWe hope you’ll join us in support of the Clark family\, and of our collective demands to #defundSLMPD.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/justice-for-don-ray-clark-press-conference/
LOCATION:Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being\, 1000 N. Vandeventer\, St. Louis\, 63113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Defund Re-Envision Transform
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210623T190000
DTSTAMP:20210611T142355Z
CREATED:20210608T194637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T142355Z
UID:3563-1624471200-1624474800@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:#ACDLive – Debtors' Prisons in Rural Missouri
DESCRIPTION:  \nArchCity Defenders has been working in Missouri’s rural communities to challenge inhumane jail conditions and unconstitutional debt collection practices that caused some to spend time in jail for unpaid debts. Join our Special Projects team to learn more about this work and how you can get involved to help us make systemic change across the state. \nRegister using this link. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acdlive-debtors-prisons-in-rural-missouri/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:#ACDLive,Webinar,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210619T180000
DTSTAMP:20210526T225003Z
CREATED:20210526T224726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T225003Z
UID:3527-1624118400-1624125600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Building Black power and sharing Black joy! Come party with us and hear about campaigns for change + renewal through real community control. \n  \nSaturday\, June 19th at 4PM \n Activities for kids + youth\n Live music + DJ vibes\n Juneteenth background + Black History learning spaces\n Black owned vendors and barbecue\nnote – there will be no raisins in the potato salad \n** Mask up\, keep a safe distance\, please stay home if you’re sick. ** \n\nHosts include:\n\nSt. John’s UCC – The Beloved Community \nArchCity Defenders\nEden Theological Seminary\nAction St. Louis\nAmerican Friends Service Committee St. Louis\nFreedom Arts & Education Center\nForward Through Ferguson\nMusic Freedom Dreams\nDeaconess Foundation\nSeaux CHILL\nFaith for Justice
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/juneteenth-cookout/
LOCATION:Fairgrounds Park
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210618T210000
DTSTAMP:20210421T223659Z
CREATED:20210421T221335Z
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UID:3418-1624042800-1624050000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders Annual Trivia Night (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: \nACD Trivia Night Table Ticket\nThis virtual table seats 10 people. Each table will receive 1 free mulligan and a party package! Packages will be available for pick-up at 3359 S. Jefferson in St. Louis the week of June 14th to the 18th from 10 am to 3pm. \n  \n\nSponsorships\nAll sponsors will receive a Virtual VIP Table for 10 guests.Leading up to the event\, all sponsors will be: \n\n included in all promotional materials/email marketing messages leading up to the event;\n listed on ArchCity Defenders event registration website as a sponsor; and\n recognized on ArchCity Defenders Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter!\n\nAt the event\, sponsors will: \n\n be displayed prominently on event slides at the beginning of the event;\n receive 3 mulligans; and\n have an awesome party package/goodie bags delivered to your local workplace that include alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages\, treats\, and ACD swag!\n\nNEW BENEFITS: \n\n For every $1000 dollars over the original sponsorship donation\, sponsors will:\n be listed on as the sole sponsor of one round of trivia with your name/logo on the round;\n get a shout-out by the MC at the beginning of the event; and\n receive another 3 mulligans per $1000 dollar gift over beginning sponsorship!\n\n  \nPlease email Joe Holt\, Development Director\, at jholt@archcitydefenders.org with questions. \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acds-8th-annual-trivia-night/
CATEGORIES:Social,Trivia Night
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T190000
DTSTAMP:20210518T173703Z
CREATED:20210518T173703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T173703Z
UID:3500-1622052000-1622055600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:#ACDLive - Supporting the Community Through the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:This virtual session will include an introduction to ACD’s new social work program with an emphasis on the support provided to clients and the community over the course of the last year. We will highlight unmet needs\, identify gaps in services\, and lay out how we supported families to maintain housing stability. We will also share information about how the community can connect with our work as we continue to expend the social work program. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acdlive-supporting-the-community-through-the-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:#ACDLive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T170000
DTSTAMP:20230323T195908Z
CREATED:20210526T225858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T195908Z
UID:3535-1622016000-1622048400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Defund. Re-envision. Transform. Part 1: What we mean when we say DEFUND
DESCRIPTION:Defund. Re-envision. Transform.\nPart 1: What we mean when we say DEFUND\n\nOur 3-part webinar series begins with an an educational townhall going over St. Louis City’s budget\, and discussing what we mean when we say #defundSLMPD. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about and supporting our demands to #defundSLMPD\, and redirect funds toward initiatives that meet our communities’ needs and increase our collective safety\, RSVP today.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/defund-re-envision-transform-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Defund Re-Envision Transform
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210519
DTSTAMP:20210518T174411Z
CREATED:20210518T174256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T174411Z
UID:3504-1621296000-1621382399@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders Releases Next 'Know Your Rights' Guide
DESCRIPTION:IT’S HERE!\n\n\n\nOur #ProSeSTL campaign is back with a brand new “know your rights” guide! The 32-page illustrated guide entitled “Representing Yourself When Facing Eviction” is intended to equip people with information on how to defend and represent themselves if their landlord files an eviction lawsuit against them. This housing rights guide covers different types of eviction lawsuits\, how to best prepare for court\, tips for speaking with your landlord or their attorney\, representing yourself at trial\, and what options people have based on the possible outcomes in a case. It also includes helpful information such as resources for utility and rental assistance\, phone numbers and locations of local courts\, a sample court summons\, and a glossary of legal terms. \n\nWe’ve authored this guide as part of our ongoing housing advocacy efforts. In the past year\, thousands of St. Louisans have had to navigate stressful legal matters without attorneys\, with limited legal knowledge\, and while trying to figure out how to represent themselves over the phone or behind a screen. In the St. Louis region\, as the local and federal eviction moratoriums are expiring\, thousands of people are at risk of being evicted from their homes. \nView\, download\, or print your own guide by visiting ProSeSTL.org \n\nSpecial thanks to our amazing illustrator\, Noah Jodice\, for his collaboration with us on this highly anticipated project and public resource.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-releases-next-know-your-rights-guide/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20210324T185127Z
CREATED:20210324T174508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T185127Z
UID:3262-1619002800-1619010000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ACD Hosts CLE: Pro Bono Representation (Housing)
DESCRIPTION:For the past year\, courts closed and/or slowed evictions and they’ve backed up. Families owe more in back rent than ever before and the federal assistance programs are not fast enough and do not provide enough support to prevent the oncoming wave of evictions. Landlords will soon be able to request sheriffs to execute evictions and we anticipate that the number of eviction lawsuit filings will increase exponentially too. Providing tenants with legal representation is more important than ever before.  \n“Tenants with representation were forcibly displaced from their homes in just 5 percent of cases\, compared with a staggering 78 percent of unrepresented tenants. Represented tenants were also twice as likely as unrepresented tenants to receive a favorable judgment.” – Center for American Progress \nIn April\, we are hosting a free\, introductory CLE to prepare lawyers to provide pro bono representation to tenants through ACD’s volunteer lawyer program. CLE credit has been approved by the Missouri Bar for 2.4 hours (0.5 ethics). \nNote: we will be providing the SAME CLE on three different dates to try to make it more accessible. You will select your session on the registration page. \nThe registration link: https://bit.ly/398IAvk \nApril 7 from 9-11 a.m. \nApril 14 from 4-6 p.m. \nApril 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acd-hosts-cle-pro-bono-representation-housing-2/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:CLE,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T180000
DTSTAMP:20210324T185254Z
CREATED:20210324T173355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T185254Z
UID:3260-1618416000-1618423200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ACD Hosts CLE: Pro Bono Representation (Housing)
DESCRIPTION:For the past year\, courts closed and/or slowed evictions and they’ve backed up. Families owe more in back rent than ever before and the federal assistance programs are not fast enough and do not provide enough support to prevent the oncoming wave of evictions. Landlords will soon be able to request sheriffs to execute evictions and we anticipate that the number of eviction lawsuit filings will increase exponentially too. Providing tenants with legal representation is more important than ever before.  \n“Tenants with representation were forcibly displaced from their homes in just 5 percent of cases\, compared with a staggering 78 percent of unrepresented tenants. Represented tenants were also twice as likely as unrepresented tenants to receive a favorable judgment.” – Center for American Progress \nIn April\, we are hosting a free\, introductory CLE to prepare lawyers to provide pro bono representation to tenants through ACD’s volunteer lawyer program. CLE credit has been approved by the Missouri Bar for 2.4 hours (0.5 ethics). \nNote: we will be providing the SAME CLE on three different dates to try to make it more accessible. You will select your session on the registration page. \nThe registration link: https://bit.ly/398IAvk \nApril 7 from 9-11 a.m. \nApril 14 from 4-6 p.m. \nApril 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acd-hosts-cle-pro-bono-representation-housing/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:CLE,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210413T183000
DTSTAMP:20210413T195141Z
CREATED:20210413T194719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T195141Z
UID:3383-1618336800-1618338600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Defund • Re-Envision • Transform  - Facebook Live
DESCRIPTION:Defund • Re-Envision • Transform is a grassroots campaign seeking to alleviate the root causes of violence in our region through the defunding of the City of St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department\, and the reinvestment of funds into the community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Defund • Re-Envision • Transform for a Facebook live event tonight to learn about this campaign and the values behind it. Click here to view. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDefund • Re-Envision • Transform is led by Action St. Louis\, ArchCity Defenders\, the Coalition Against Police Crimes & Repression (CAPCR)\, and Forward Through Ferguson.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/defund-re-envision-transform-facebook-live/
CATEGORIES:Defund Re-Envision Transform,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210407T110000
DTSTAMP:20210324T185417Z
CREATED:20210323T185548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T185417Z
UID:3255-1617786000-1617793200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ACD Hosts Upcoming CLEs: Pro Bono Representation (Housing)
DESCRIPTION:For the past year\, courts closed and/or slowed evictions and they’ve backed up. Families owe more in back rent than ever before and the federal assistance programs are not fast enough and do not provide enough support to prevent the oncoming wave of evictions. Landlords will soon be able to request sheriffs to execute evictions and we anticipate that the number of eviction lawsuit filings will increase exponentially too. Providing tenants with legal representation is more important than ever before.  \n“Tenants with representation were forcibly displaced from their homes in just 5 percent of cases\, compared with a staggering 78 percent of unrepresented tenants. Represented tenants were also twice as likely as unrepresented tenants to receive a favorable judgment.” – Center for American Progress \nIn April\, we are hosting a free\, introductory CLE to prepare lawyers to provide pro bono representation to tenants through ACD’s volunteer lawyer program. CLE credit has been approved by the Missouri Bar for 2.4 hours (0.5 ethics). \nNote: we will be providing the SAME CLE on three different dates to try to make it more accessible. You will select your session on the registration page. \nThe registration link: https://bit.ly/398IAvk \nApril 7 from 9-11 a.m. \nApril 14 from 4-6 p.m. \nApril 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/pro-bono/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:CLE,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210401T200000
DTSTAMP:20210319T181158Z
CREATED:20210309T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T181158Z
UID:3237-1617303600-1617307200@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Brews & News - A Virtual Happy Hour with ACD\, Earthbound Beer & The Fattened Caf
DESCRIPTION:We’re trying something new… and we hope you’ll join us. On April 1st at 7pm we’re holding a Food\, Brews & News to celebrate community justice with our local business partners at Earthbound Beer and The Fattened Caf. \nFor more info and to register:\nhttps://one.bidpal.net/acdhappyhour/welcome \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/food-brews-news-a-virtual-happy-hour-with-acd-earthbound-beer-the-fattened-caf/
CATEGORIES:Social,Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T193000
DTSTAMP:20210324T205743Z
CREATED:20210324T181356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T205743Z
UID:3267-1617213600-1617219000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:#ACDLive: What's Happening in the St. Louis Courts During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acdlive-whats-happening-in-the-st-louis-courts-during-the-pandemic/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:#ACDLive,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T193000
DTSTAMP:20210323T175433Z
CREATED:20210323T165638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T175433Z
UID:3251-1616869800-1616873400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders Young Friends Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join ACD for our next Young Friends meeting on March 27\, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom. \nTo register: bit.ly/ACDYFMarch21 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-young-friends-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:Young Friends
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210310T193000
DTSTAMP:20210309T170204Z
CREATED:20210309T165534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T170204Z
UID:3234-1615399200-1615404600@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:#ACDLive: The People’s Plan & Re-Envisioning Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our next #ACDLive\, “Re-Envisioning Public Safety\,” a pillar of the People’s Plan\, and its many intersections with ACD’s work. This virtual session will include discussions and updates pertaining to ACD’s efforts to decriminalize poverty\, close the Workhouse\, defund the police\, and protect privacy rights. \nTo register click here. \nFor more on the #PeoplesPlanSTL\, visit: www.peoplesplanstl.org
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acdlive-the-peoples-plan-re-envisioning-public-safety/
CATEGORIES:#ACDLive,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T193000
DTSTAMP:20210208T220159Z
CREATED:20210208T215841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T220159Z
UID:3166-1612893600-1612899000@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:#ACDLive: The Crisis in St. Louis Jails
DESCRIPTION:Join ACD staff as they lead this virtual session focusing on a variety of issues facing those who are jailed in St. Louis\, including COVID\, the cash bail process\, and conditions in the Workhouse\, City Justice Center\, and St. Louis County Jail
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acdlive-the-crisis-in-st-louis-jails/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210118T140000
DTSTAMP:20210115T131857Z
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SUMMARY:Death by the State: Introducing ArchCity’s Fatal State Violence Project
DESCRIPTION:“How long will justice be crucified and truth buried\, how long? We can never be satisfied as long as the Negro is the victim of the unspeakable horrors of police brutality.” — Martin Luther King\, Jr. (1962) \nNearly 60 years later\, we find ourselves asking the same question. \nIn the spirit of Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, and ArchCity Defenders’ commitment to speaking truth to power\, we invite you to the launch of our Fatal State Violence project\, an initiative that is rooted in the experiences of impacted families who have lost a loved one to a police killing or in-custody jail death\, and the disturbing realities that follow. During this virtual event\, ACD will talk about the project and review the key findings in the policy report\, “Death by the State: The State of Fatal State Violence in St. Louis\,” which will be released on January 18th. Register and tune-in to hear about the realities of FSV on impacted families\, data regarding people killed by police and people who died in jail custody from 2009-2019\, an analysis of news media reporting of these incidents\, and data on police who reportedly killed people. ACD will conclude the programming with the cost of policing and state violence\, and with concrete ways event participants can engage and support this project. \nSpeaker Information Coming Soon \nFacebook Event Page
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcitydefenders/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210105
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Apply for Summer '21 ACD Internships
DESCRIPTION:With a strong belief in giving students the opportunity to experience and learn client-centered\, holistic advocacy\, ArchCity Defenders provides academic calendar as well as summer internship and externship opportunities for law students\, social work students\, paralegal students\, communications and digital media students\, graphic design students\, and undergraduates. \nWe are experiencing a time of great uncertainty regarding public health requirements\, work locations and expectations\, and school-related policies and procedures. We are not sure what the Spring 2021 semester will bring but we do currently plan to have an internship program even if it has to be a remote one. \nClick here to apply now.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/deadline-apply-for-summer-21-acd-internships/
CATEGORIES:internship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTSTAMP:20201109T204704Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Apply for Spring '21 ACD Internships
DESCRIPTION:With a strong belief in giving students the opportunity to experience and learn client-centered\, holistic advocacy\, ArchCity Defenders provides academic calendar as well as summer internship and externship opportunities for law students\, social work students\, paralegal students\, communications and digital media students\, graphic design students\, and undergraduates. \nWe are experiencing a time of great uncertainty regarding public health requirements\, work locations and expectations\, and school-related policies and procedures. We are not sure what the Spring 2021 semester will bring but we do currently plan to have an internship program even if it has to be a remote one. \nClick here to apply now.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/deadline-apply-for-spring-21-acd-internships/
CATEGORIES:internship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201214T193000
DTSTAMP:20201207T174849Z
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SUMMARY:ACD Young Friends Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Calling all current ACD Young Friends and new folks interested in joining! Learn what’s new with ACD and how you can get plugged in to support ACD’s holistic legal advocacy. \nThe ACD Young Friends Board is a collection of young adults in the Greater St. Louis area who are committed to advancing the mission of ACD. Young Friends seeks to energize and mobilize new and existing supporters of ACD by forming a social community and professional network to benefit ACD and the thousands of individuals on whose behalf ACD advocates. \nAnyone between the ages of 18-40 who has an interest in the mission of ACD and will actively participate in the work of ACD is invited to join. \nPlease contact Brandon Jackson\, YF Board Chair\, brandonlamarjackson@gmail.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/acd-young-friends-board-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
CATEGORIES:Young Friends
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201207T193000
DTSTAMP:20201202T212048Z
CREATED:20201202T212048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T212048Z
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SUMMARY:ACLU Mo Trans Justice and ArchCity Defenders' Expungement Info Session
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URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/aclu-mo-trans-justice-and-archcity-defenders-expungement-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom (register to attend)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201202T233000
DTSTAMP:20201130T204847Z
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SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders #GivingTuesday Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This #GivingTuesday\, ArchCity Defenders is calling on you to support our holistic legal advocacy. Your contribution will make an impact in the lives of our clients\, whether you donate a little or a lot. Anything helps. \nHere’s a quick story about our incredible client\, Eddie Williams who we met a few years ago– \n \nEddie Williams\, a loving father and partner from St. Louis\, was trapped inside the Workhouse in the hellish heatwave of July 2017. Around that time\, ACD and community partners raised money so volunteers could post bail to free people awaiting trial from the inhumane conditions. Eddie Williams was one of them. As a Black man growing up in St. Louis\, Mr. Williams had been unjustly targeted by the legal system of police\, courts\, and money bail. \nSince then\, ACD has represented Mr. Williams\, worked to get his driver’s license reinstated\, resolved his legal issues\, and helped his family find safe\, habitable housing. Mr. Williams is working a full-time job and happy to be with his family at the end of the day. In speaking about ACD\, he said\, “they really are going to help you\, they’re not going to play.” Of his attorney\, Jack Waldron\, Mr. Williams remarked\, “he’s a great guy\, man\, he’s like an uncle or big brother I never had. He was straight up and did everything he said he was going to do. ACD– they’re really there\, helping people.” \nMr. Williams is one of the lead plaintiffs in ACD’s class action lawsuit against St. Louis City\, alleging inhumane conditions at the Workhouse– the case\, filed in November 2017\, is still pending. With your support\, we can continue to fight on all fronts– thank you for giving what you can this #GivingTuesday. There are a few ways to make a tax deductible donation on #GivingTuesday: \n(1) Online via ACD’s Facebook Fundraiser. (Facebook pays all the processing fees for you\, so 100% of your donation goes directly to ACD.) \n(2) Online via ACD’s website \n(3) Contact Sergio Buchanan\, ACD’s Donor Relations Associate\, at sbuchanan@archcitydefenders.org. \nArchCity Defenders (ACD) is a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence\, especially in communities of color. ACD’s foundation of civil and criminal legal representation\, social services\, impact litigation\, policy and media advocacy\, and community collaboration achieves and inspires justice and equitable outcomes for people throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-givingtuesday-fundraiser-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201114T170000
DTSTAMP:20201112T204323Z
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SUMMARY:Coalition to Host Environmental Racism Solution Series Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Racism Solutions Series Summit builds on the release of the Environmental Racism in St. Louis report in 2019. A series of community meetings focused on solutions to the mountain of knowledge and challenges facing the region were held leading up to The Environmental Racism Solutions Series Summit. The event this Saturday will elevate solutions to problems rooted in environmental racism including air pollution\, illegal dumping\, vacancy\, food apartheid\, and substandard housing\, which includes high energy burdens\, mold\, and lead in homes. \n“It’s important that communities consolidate power and be the source of the solutions that they seek\,” said Jenise Sheppard\, Chicago native\, and Washington University student. “It’s going to take energy and hard work to ensure there is access to healthy food\, clean air\, safe housing\, and beyond following the decades of disenfranchisement. The purpose of this event is to take a critical look at our surroundings and create advantages for our communities.” \nThe event will include community speakers\, swag bags\, breakout sessions by topic\, and various interactive activities that include yard sign painting\, a plywood drawing activity\, a trash kit ball\, and a photo booth. \n“We want people who join us to have a positive experience while we work together toward justice for St. Louisans who have been harmed through generations of environmental racism\,” said Madison Orozco\, Community Collaborations Associate with ArchCity Defenders. \nWho: Sponsor organizations include Action St. Louis\, ArchCity Defenders\, Dutchtown South\, Sierra Club \n Speakers:  \n\nJenise Sheppard – Southside of Chicago native\, undergraduate student at Washington University studying Environmental Analysis & Drama\, and intern with the Missouri Sierra Club. They have been passionate about environmentalism & social justice from a young age.\nMadeline Middlebrooks – Staff Attorney with Great Rivers Environmental Law Center. She has received a two-year grant to work on reducing the lead levels in Saint Louis Public Schools drinking water. Her funding provides her with the resources to represent affected families in legal proceedings if applicable\, create a legislative campaign\, and find a long-term solution to this problem.\nMina Aria – Campaign Director for Uprooted & Rising\, a movement focused on replacing corporate control of our food system with food sovereignty. Mina also organizes locally with the St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee and Resist STL.\n\nWhat: Environmental Racism Solution Series Summit – virtual and in-person socially distance activities. Safety tips for attending rallies & protests. \nWhere: Deaconess Foundation – 1000 N. Vandeventer Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO 63113 \nJoin virtually through the Facebook event here. \nWhen: Saturday\, November 14\, 2020 from 1:00-5:00pm
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/coalition-to-host-environmental-racism-solution-series-summit/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201111T200000
DTSTAMP:20201107T180955Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Racism Solution Series
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, Action St. Louis\, Arch City Defenders\, Dutchtown South Community Corporation\, and the Sierra Club – Eastern Missouri Group worked with Washington University School of Law’s Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic to produce the Environmental Racism in St. Louis Report. We are partnering again to bring a series of events to discuss solutions for making St. Louis a whole and healthy city.  \nAll events except for the Summit Event will be hosted online only:\nhttps://wustl.zoom.us/j/99183273526?pwd=c3cvZ3FFMTJ5RTJNd0tTV25XYkJLQT09\nPasscode: 966371 \n10/21- Heavy Breathing: Let’s look at asthma\, air pollution\, and the environmental injustice that ties these two \n10/28- It’s A Dump: Dive deep into the illegal dumping and vacant properties and see the communal issues they cause \n11/04- High Costs: Explore food apartheids and economic disparities low income and BIPOC citizens face in St. Louis \n11/11- Old & Moldy Toxins: Take a look at how mold and lead poisoning disproportionately affect BIPOC citizens \n11/14- Summit Event: Climb atop a mountain of knowledge at our symposium event with entertainment and socially-distant activity  \nWe invite you to join us for one or all of the events. This will be a safe and open place for those impacted by the systemic racism of St. Louis to bring their experiences\, thoughts\, and feelings to share.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/environmental-racism-solution-series/
CATEGORIES:Environmental Justice,Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201111
DTSTAMP:20201109T201801Z
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SUMMARY:"Under The Arch" S2 Ep. 14 now available
DESCRIPTION:ArchCity Defenders and Action St. Louis present the premiere collaborative podcast\, “Under The Arch.” Your hosts Blake Strode\, Executive Director of ArchCity Defenders\, and Kayla Reed\, Director of Action St. Louis\, explore the issues facing our community and the people working to transform them \nIn this episode\, our hosts speak with Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush on a range of topics including her reaction to the election\, her plans and priorities for Congress\, building Black political power\, and how her identity informs her politics and approach. Follow Cori Bush on Twitter @CoriBush \nJoin the conversation around this week’s episode using #UnderTheArch and send us your feedback at underthearchpod@gmail.com. Know a local artist who’d like to feature their song in our Music Minute segment? Email us with subject “Music Minute”.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/under-the-arch-s2-ep-14-now-available/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201021T193000
DTSTAMP:20201021T171655Z
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SUMMARY:STL ExPro Expungement Education Session
DESCRIPTION:As part of ArchCity Defenders’ (ACD) expanding holistic legal advocacy and ‘know your rights’ learning opportunities\, ACD is hosting virtual education sessions on expungement\, the process of sealing a person’s criminal record\, including records of conviction\, arrests\, and even arrest where charges were not filed. \n  \nThe upcoming\, identical sessions are free and will be held via Zoom on Tuesday\, October 20 (12pm)\, and Wednesday\, October 21 (6pm). Registration is required. \n  \nRegister for Wednesday\, October 21st session at 6pm:  tinyurl.com/yxe2x27f \nIn the presentation\, Martin Hutchins\, a Racial Justice Fellow and Staff Attorney at ACD\, will cover what expungement is\, recent changes to Missouri’s expungement law(s)\, and issues people face in the process of going through expungement. The sessions will also cover steps people can take if they’re interested in starting the process of getting their criminal record sealed (arrests\, and misdemeanor & felony convictions).  \n  \nWhy do this now?  \n\nMO’s Expungement law went through major changes in 2018\, and more changes recently.\nRecent reports from MO courts show that very few people are pursuing expungement even though many may be eligible.\nCriminal records create several barriers to people gaining employment\, education and housing. \nTackling these barriers has become even more urgent due to the pandemic as coronavirus continues to cause further housing instability\, unemployment\, etc.–those with records will face even more difficulty in bouncing back\n\n  \nThe target audience for this includes people personally impacted by the criminal legal system and wanting to learn about expungement for themselves and/or someone they care about. These sessions are also intended for local (and statewide) service providers who work with people who have prior criminal records.  \n  \n“As conversations unfold about re-imagining public safety in St. Louis and nationally\, we hope to spark individual curiosity about expungement and raise community awareness about this process that very few people pursue often because of cost and hurdles created by the state\,” said Martin Hutchins of ArchCity Defenders.  \n  \nAn annual report from Missouri’s Department of Corrections provides a look into a few groups of people that have successfully fulfilled some of the requirements for expungement\, and are one step closer to being eligible. For example\, in 2012\, over 11\,000 people completed dispositions relating to nonviolent and drug offenses\, meaning they were no longer incarcerated or were off probation/parole. State law requires individuals to wait seven years (upon completing their disposition) before they are eligible to apply to have a felony expunged. \n  \nAdditionally\, Missouri court reports provide a way to gage how many people have actually pursued getting their records expunged by revealing how many cases have been filed throughout the state. Data from 2018 indicates that only 1\,187 expungement cases were filed in Missouri. Of those 1\,187 filed cases\, 378 were filed in the Greater St. Louis area\, and 62 filed in the Greater Kansas City area.  \n  \nThe expungement info sessions are a continuation of public education ACD’s provided on various ‘know your rights’ topics. Stemming from the systemic criminalization of race and poverty and the underrepresentation of people in local courts\, ArchCity Defenders launched a #ProSeSTL initiative\, providing guidance to people who get arrested\, held on money bail\, and/or people who are representing themselves in court. Since the rise of COVID-19\, ACD has also provided virtual ‘know your rights’ sessions on housing and municipal courts. Those recordings can be found on ACD’s YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/stl-expro-expungement-program-wednesday/
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