Young People Imagining a World Without Police

Breakthrough U.S.

Date: Jul 15th

In this conversation, we spotlight how police abolition became a rallying cry in the movement for Black liberation, and the youth leading it

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Welcome to Breakthrough Spotlight, a video and podcast series featuring conversations with community leaders, activists, artists and partner organizations working to build a world that is more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable for all.

SPECIAL GUEST: K. Agbebiyi (they/them), Social Worker & Abolitionist Organizer, Survived & Punished NY
K. Agbebiyi is an organizer and macro social worker from Kennesaw, Georgia. They are currently based in New York where they are a member of Survived & Punished's New York Chapter, along with other abolitionist collectives throughout NYC. They are a co-creator of 8toabolition.com. The majority of K's work revolves around political education and organizing strategy with the goal of abolishing the prison industrial complex. You may follow K on Twitter or Instagram @sheabutterfemme

HOST: Imani Richardson (she/her), Community Engagement, Breakthrough
A resident of Birmingham, AL, Imani Richardson is a student at Yale University and a fierce advocate for Black liberation. She is involved on campus with a number of student organizations, including the Urban Improvement Corps, Black Students for Disarmament, and Yale Black Women’s Coalition. Much of Imani's work in research and advocacy revolves around prison abolition and freedom for trans and cis Black women and girls

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Virtual

When: July 15th

Time: 01:00 pm

End Time: 02:00 pm

Price Range: Free