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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T130000
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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210331T193000
DTSTAMP:20210324T205743Z
CREATED:20210324T181356Z
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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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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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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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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
CREATED:20210111T170541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210115T131857Z
UID:2999-1610974800-1610978400@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
DTSTAMP:20201109T204819Z
CREATED:20201109T204819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T204819Z
UID:2850-1609718400-1609804799@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
CREATED:20201109T204704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T204704Z
UID:2848-1609372800-1609459199@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
CREATED:20201207T174849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T174849Z
UID:2918-1607970600-1607974200@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
UID:2911-1607364000-1607369400@www.archcitydefenders.org
SUMMARY:ACLU Mo Trans Justice and ArchCity Defenders' Expungement Info Session
DESCRIPTION:
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
CREATED:20201130T204700Z
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UID:2906-1606780800-1606951800@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
CREATED:20201112T203413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T204323Z
UID:2863-1605358800-1605373200@www.archcitydefenders.org
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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UID:2792-1605119400-1605124800@www.archcitydefenders.org
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
CREATED:20201014T190534Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201020T133000
DTSTAMP:20201029T214940Z
CREATED:20201014T190335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T214940Z
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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. \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. \nRegister for Tuesday\, October 20th session at 12pm: tinyurl.com/y6kftuv5  \nIn the presentation\, Martin Hutchins\, a Racial Justice Fellow and Staff Attorney at ACD\, will cover the following topics: \n\nwhat is expungement\nrecent changes to Missouri’s expungement law(s) \nthe process of going through expungement and issues people face\nsteps people can take if they’re interested in starting the process of getting their criminal record sealed (arrests\, and misdemeanor & felony convictions) \n\nWhy 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\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.  \nThese 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.  \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/stl-expro-expungement-clinic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200919T223000
DTSTAMP:20200913T022525Z
CREATED:20200823T153849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200913T022525Z
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SUMMARY:7th Annual ArchCity Defenders Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:We are going virtual for ACD’s 7th Annual Trivia Night. You can join us from anywhere as long as you can connect to the internet. \nThe event will take place on Saturday\, September 19. “Doors” open at 6 p.m and trivia starts at 7 p.m. \nWe’ll have lots of fun trivia games throughout the night\, including 50/50 Raffle\, a silent auction\, swag\, and more! \nOur tickets and tables are SOLD OUT! We hope you will join us next year if you were not able to get a ticket or table. \n 
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/7th-annual-archcity-defenders-trivia-night/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200829
DTSTAMP:20200722T021213Z
CREATED:20200722T021213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T021213Z
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SUMMARY:Race for Racial Justice - Virtual 5k
DESCRIPTION:Calling all runners\, walkers\, & compassionate humans! Register today for the inaugural Race for Racial Justice virtual 5K\, benefitting the good work of ArchCity Defenders and scheduled for August 28\, 2020\, the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. ACD is “a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence\, especially in communities of color” right here in STL. In these troubling times\, join our fellow caring human beings as well as our sponsors – EyeSeeMe bookstore\, Girls on the Run\, Mango Peruvian restaurant\, Running Niche\, Spewak Training\, & STLSTYLE – and BE PART OF THE CHANGE. \nWith our virtual 5K\, just register to run or walk\, complete the distance anytime & anywhere on or before August 28\, 2020\, and then upload your finish time. You will receive instructions for uploading results upon registration. (Heck! You can even register to support ACD & get our cool race shirt & sit on your couch!) \nThank you for helping to bring about true racial justice in our community! Link to register is HERE.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/race-for-racial-justice-virtual-5k/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200705T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200705T160000
DTSTAMP:20200702T192257Z
CREATED:20200702T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T192257Z
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SUMMARY:STL City Circuit Attorney Debate
DESCRIPTION:What is it?\nThe Circuit Attorney is elected by its citizens as the prosecutor for state-level criminal cases in the City of St. Louis. Specialized units include Child Support\, Community Affairs\, Drug Court\, Felony Trial\, Victim Services\, White Collar Crime and the Warrant Office. \nWhich candidates are debating?\nCircuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner and Mary Pat Carl \nHow to register?\nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/st-louis-city-circuit-attorney-debate \nWhere to view the debate? \nThe debate will be streamed LIVE from Action St. Louis’ Facebook​​
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/stl-city-circuit-attorney-debate/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200508
DTSTAMP:20200420T213520Z
CREATED:20200420T213520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T213520Z
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SUMMARY:Support ArchCity Defenders on #GiveSTLDay
DESCRIPTION:For ten years\, your support has enabled us to fight against injustice not only in St. Louis but statewide. As we grow and expand our holistic legal advocacy efforts\, particularly with the challenges COVID-19 presents\, we are grateful to have you standing with us on the road ahead.  \nTo learn more and to make a tax-deductible gift\, visit:\nhttps://www.givestlday.org/archcitydefenders
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/support-archcity-defenders-on-givestlday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200321T220000
DTSTAMP:20200312T152118Z
CREATED:20191114T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T152118Z
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SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders Trivia Night (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of community uncertainty regarding the spread of coronavirus\, ArchCity Defenders is rescheduling our 2020 Trivia Night\, which was to be held on Saturday\, March 21st\, at the Grand Hall at 2319 Chouteau. We really appreciate the support and enthusiasm the community has shown for our annual trivia night and look forward to coming together for a lively battle sometime this summer (date to be determined). \nThank you to our friends and supporters for purchasing tables and sponsoring the event. We hope to reschedule in the next few months\, but will refund table and ticket purchases. Stay tuned and healthy!  \nSincerely\,\nACD Staff
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-trivia-night-2/
LOCATION:Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 Union Hall\, 2319 Chouteau Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200227T210000
DTSTAMP:20200207T035659Z
CREATED:20200207T035342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T035659Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening and Q&A: Marvin Booker was Murdered
DESCRIPTION:As part of the programing for the exhibit “America’s Mythic Time” on display at The Luminary (February 8-\, we will be holding a film screening of the award-winning feature-length documentary film\, “Marvin Booker was Murdered\,” with a Q&A following afterward.  \nThe film uncovers how Marvin Booker\, a homeless street preacher\, was brutally beaten to death by five Denver jail guards. His death was captured on videotape\, and witnessed by more than twenty people. Yet\, the guards were neither indicted\, nor reprimanded. \nThe screening\, as well as the Q&A conversation afterward\, will incorporate themes present in “America’s Mythic Time\,” an exhibition focused on the devastating impacts of racism within the criminal legal system\, and the world of organizers\, artists\, and legal teams working to challenge the status quo. \nStay tuned for more information on panelists.  \nWhile this event is free and open to the public\, this film contains graphic violence and viewer discretion is advised. Please RSVP on the Facebook event to reserve your ticket\, as seating is limited.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/film-screening-and-qa-marvin-booker-was-murdered/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200208T200000
DTSTAMP:20200108T205838Z
CREATED:20200108T205838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200108T205838Z
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SUMMARY:America's Mythic Time Opening Reception at The Luminary
DESCRIPTION:The Luminary and civil rights law firm ArchCity Defenders\, Inc. have partnered for our spring exhibition season with the group exhibition America’s Mythic Time. Save the date for the opening reception on Saturday\, Feburary 8th from 7 to 9pm. \nAmerica’s Mythic Time is an exhibition focused on the devastating impacts of racial profiling\, police brutality\, and mass incarceration on the poor and communities of color\, as well as forms of resistance and liberation both through the legal system and within community organizing and artists’ efforts. Referencing Hortense Spillers’s notion of “mythic time” – a capture of both time and bodies that enables continued exclusion and violence – the exhibition presses the ways in which over-policing and incarceration arrives to already oppressed communities first\, but also poses that forms of liberation originate within these same spaces. \nAmerica’s Mythic Time\, curated by James McAnally with Katherine Simóne Reynolds\, brings together profound new and recent works from American Artist\, Maria Gaspar\, Kahlil Robert Irving\, Jordan Weber\, WORK/PLAY and ephemera from a range of St. Louis-based activists and organizers including Close the Workhouse and The Bail Project. The exhibition will be extended through public programs developed by ArchCity Defenders\, including a small reading library\, a screening of Wade Gardner’s documentary film Marvin Booker Was Murdered\, and a public Close the Workhouse session at the Deaconess Foundation.  \nFounded in 2009\, ArchCity Defenders has grown from a firm of three volunteer lawyers to a full fledged holistic legal advocacy organization with 25 staff. Since its founding\, ArchCity has represented thousands of people in nearly every municipal court in the region\, as well as filed bigger civil rights lawsuits challenging underlying abuses like inhumane jail conditions\, inadequate homeless shelter\, cash bail\, and modern day debtors’ prisons. \nThis exhibition is meant to extend Arch City Defenders’ ongoing work\, bringing together the work of artists\, activists\, organizers and legal advocates to create a resonant and urgent exhibition on one of our region and nation’s most urgent crises. America’s Mythic Time will remain on view through March 21st\, 2020. \nImage: American Artist\, 2015\, courtesy of the artist\, Koenig & Clinton\, and Queens Museum.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/americas-mythic-time-opening-reception-at-the-luminary/
LOCATION:The Luminary\, 2701 Cherokee St\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63118\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20191203T175912Z
CREATED:20191203T173956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T175912Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a screening of the HBO documentary “True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality” followed by a panel discussion on the themes of the film applied to a St. Louis context. The film chronicles the career of Bryan Stevenson\, the founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of New York Times Bestseller Just Mercy\, in his efforts to fight racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.  \nPanelists are as follows:\nBlake Strode: Executive Director\, ArchCity Defenders\nShawntelle Fisher: CEO\, The SoulFisher Ministries\nDiedre Wortham: Organizer\, Close the Workhouse\nWesley Bell\, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/screening-of-true-justice-bryan-stevensons-fight-for-equality/
LOCATION:pin Slu Center for Global Citizenship – 3672 West Pine Mall\, 63108\, 3672 West Pine Mall\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191202T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191203T223000
DTSTAMP:20191203T170627Z
CREATED:20191203T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191203T170627Z
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SUMMARY:ArchCity Defenders' #GivingTuesday Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:To make a tax-deductible donation\, click here.
URL:https://www.archcitydefenders.org/event/archcity-defenders-givingtuesday-fundraiser/
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