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It is the intention of Jaws of Justice Radio to investigate how to achieve justice in America, this includes issues of economic injustice, political injustice and the criminal justice system. We want to put a human face on those caught in the grasp of injustice and those that are part of an unjust system. We strive to dispel the misconceptions created by the news and entertainment industry, politicians and our educational system.
On Monday, July 20, host Craig Lubow interviews two candidates for the upcoming Jackson County District Attorney general election – incumbent Jean Peters Baker (Democrat) and her challenger Tracey Chappell (Republican Party). Both are running unopposed in the August 4th Primary Election and so it is likely they will be the candidates in the November general election.
Jean Peters Baker has served as Jackson County prosecutor since 2011. According to the Jackson County Prosecutors’ website, she has cemented a reputation during her tenure as a fearless and compassionate advocate for the victims of crime, especially the young and most vulnerable, and a champion of working with police and community leaders to confront the complex problem of violence. Baker was appointed prosecutor in May 2011 and was elected to the position in November 2012.
Tracey Chappell (Republican) is also running for election for Jackson County Prosecutor in Missouri. Chappell served as a Senior Assistant County Counselor for Jackson County, Missouri where she provided legal advice to the County Departments, including the Prosecutor’s Office. While serving, she was responsible for the civil commitments of the mentally ill and gained an intimate understanding of the impact of mental health on the criminal justice system. In 2018, the Mayor of Blue Springs named Tracey Chappell as the First African American woman to serve as Prosecutor. Under Mrs. Chappell, that office now has its first diversionary program for first time offenders.
https://www.traceychappell.com/
The Calendar for the week of July 20th:
In compliance with the latest version of Mayor Lucas’ emergency order certain business activities can resume while ensuring necessary public health measures remain in place. See the FAQS at kcmo.gov.
- MON, July 20, 6:30 – 8 PM July Issues2Action Kansas Meeting Hosted by Metro Organization for Racial and Economic Equity – MORE2, this is an online event, register at More²on Facebook.
- MON, 7/ 20, 6 PM, write postcards to candidates on behalf of KCMO Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, TUES, July 21st, 6:30 PM, there are phone banking opportunities in Johnson CTY KS Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, other virtual monthly meetings in both KS and MO, check https://momsdemandaction.org/events/ for information.
- TUES, July 21st 4-7 PM, Phonebanking Bingo: Amendment 2:, Online event. Hosted by MORE2. Have some fun phone banking with MORE2 to inform and identify “YES” voters across the KCMO area while playing bingo through your phone banking experience. You may get someone who hangs up, or a wrong number, or 5 people say “YES” they will vote on August 4th, why not play bingo while doing it and have fun.
- THURS July 23rd, 4 PM Online event: The Women’s Foundation is conducting two listening sessions for women of color moderated by Dr. Susan Wilson, UMKC. The virtual sessions will be research-based and conducted via Zoom to better understand the challenges for women of color and to implement appropriate resources for better access to boards and commissions – ultimately gaining more diversity and gender parity in civic leadership that is more representative of our communities. RSVP at womens-foundation.org or email [email protected] to receive post-session insights and results.
- FRI July 24th 10 AM Moms-Sisters-Women Standing Together Against Police Brutality: 800 Broadway Blvd, KCMO. MORE2 Press Conference and Public Action by women who have lost men to local police, particularly KCPD and OPPD.
- FRI July 24th 11 AM Smart Sentencing Coalition Call, get access at https://empowermissouri.org/events/ .
- SAT, July 25th Memorial + Rally for Ryan Stokes: 5 – 8 PM, John Anderson Park, 4702 E 135th St, Grandview MO. This event is family friendly and socially distant. The fight for justice continues for the Stokes family! Ryan Stokes was shot and killed by KCPD officers. One Struggle KC continues to maintain close ties with the family and continues to fight for justice for the Stokes family‼️ See Memorial + Rally for Ryan Stokes on Facebook.⠀
Please listen next week when David Bell will talk with Carl Bussey.
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