TakeRoot Justice strongly condemns the fiscal year 2021 budget passed by the New York City Council this week, which utterly fails to live up to this historic moment for Black lives and the demands of New Yorkers. Although the mayor and
As we collectively celebrate new promises made for changes in policing and racist corporate practices, and the toppling of relics of oppressive histories, we do so knowing that the struggles continue until freedom is real in the lives of millions.
June 4, 2020 We stand in solidarity with families and communities in mourning and with those rising up to demand justice. From Amadou Diallo and Eric Garner in our city, to Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and George Floyd across our
TakeRoot Memo on Safer NY
As the situation with COVID-19 evolves, we at TakeRoot Justice are further adapting to continue helping marginalized New Yorkers all over the city since our last update. As our usual caseloads keep going, we’re also piloting new programs to help partners
Like all of us around the city, country, and world, TakeRoot Justice is adjusting to the new and ever changing situation of COVID-19. It’s a stressful time, but also a reminder of how interconnected we are. It’s a moment for
