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Happy New Year Family, Welcome to another year of resistance. A wise oak tree stated that 2021 seems like simply an extension of 2020. This is sound for better or worse. In 2020, we saw April turn into carelessness in the face of a pandemic, February lead to the Senate's acquital of the emperor with no clothes, and the loss of icons such as freedom fighter / Congressman John Lewis. However, we also saw the selection of the U.S.'s first female (& black/south asian) Vice President in Kamala, Missouri elect its first black female to Congress in Cori, and the Lakers win the Championship following the tragedy in Kobe Bryant. Keeping the tradition, this year of 2021 has held no punches. Less than one month in, we've endured the January 6th Capitol Seige, ongoing unemployment and joblessness rates tied to the pandemic, and the decision of St. Louis City School Board members to close 7 schools. At the same time, we've seen members of Congress fight for accountability in the wake of an attempted coup incited by an exiting leader, the inauguration of US President Joseph Robinette Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, and communities continue to resist and heal. As 2021 places us back in the ring, let's continue to give it the blues. In solidarity, |
AFSC ST. LOUIS / YUIR
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YOUTH SPEAK OUT!
Join AFSC St. Louis for our first (virtual) gatherings of 2021! At these meetings, we want to hear from YOU about your ideas/visions/hopes for AFSC St. Louis this year. Fill out the short form below and someone will send you the Zoom link and a reminder email/text! Looking forward to building with you in 2021! Sign Up here: link |
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SCHOOL DISCIPLINE & POLICING OF STUDENTS SURVEY | PAID FOCUS GROUP OPPORTUNITY (coming soon)
The American Friends Service Committee in St. Louis is seeking community voice in its work around school discipline and the policing of students in schools. This survey should take an estimated 5-7 minutes to complete. Share and Fill it out here. |
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The American Friends Service Committee is hosting a series of dialgoues around reimagining safety. Check out this recording of a recent webinar that discussed alternatives to calling the police here. |
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LITERATURE St. Louis American
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