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Jaws of Justice Radio
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.
Jaws of Justice Radio Hour will feature hosts Keith Brown El and Ed Pennington talking with Hedy Harden, the chairperson of Missouri Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE) and Maria Miller, also a CURE member, both from St Louis. CURE is an all-volunteer non-profit criminal justice advocacy organization. As a prisoners’ rights organization, members of Missouri CURE are particularly concerned with conditions in Missouri prisons, where COVID 19 outbreaks are disastrous due to close quarters, regular physical contact between guards and prisoners, and the underlying chronic health conditions of many confined people.
Missouri CURE wrote an open letter to Missouri Gov. Michael Parson on March 26, 2020. On our show, we will discuss Missouri CURE’s recommendations, what was done and what has not been done.
The calendar for the week of June 8th:
In compliance with the latest version of Mayor Lucas’s emergency order, certain business activities may resume while ensuring necessary public health measures remain in place. See the FAQS at kcmo.gov.
- Corey’s Network will have their weekly meeting with a Survivors’ Workshop – Moving Forward 2 – on Monday June 8th, from 6 – 8 PM at the Church of the 4 Corners – The City House, 14300 E. US HWY 40, Independence, MO. The church is east of the HyVee on 40 highway. Corey’s Network asks us to please join their weekly meetings to learn how to deal with grief, the media, investigation, court, and moving forward after a homicide has occurred. This is a workshop, not a grief group. Please include only those individuals mature enough in age to deal with issues being covered during the meeting. Check their website: coreysnetwork.org or phone 816-866-7868.
- Your Fellow Americans Documentary and Discussion series is Monday, 6/8 at 6:30 PM in the Helzberg Auditorium at the Central Library, 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO. During this multiple part series, we will ponder the question, “Who are your fellow Americans?” We want you to feel encouraged to discuss the sensitive subjects of racism, prejudice and immigration in calm conversation. Go to kclibrary.org.
- More² Kansas Clergy Caucus, is Monday, June 8, 9:00 – 10:30 AM at Colonial Church in Prairie Village, 7039 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS. contact More².org.
- MON June 8th KCK Masked Physically Distant Protest, 11 AM – 1 PM, at Unified Gov’t, 701 N. 7th St, Kansas City KS. They say the community has demanded change for years; now is the time for a fundamental rethinking of policing in KCK and Wyandotte County. You can show up to make your voices heard.
- TUES and THURS June 9 and 11 from 4 – 7 PM, MORE2 will being having a phonebank about the Medicaid expansion on the Missouri August ballot. MORE2 has built a strong phone outreach system, and there is potential to engage thousands and thousands of voters between now and August. Your team, organization, or congregation can host it’s own remote phonebank. You can join the team to ensure that KCMO is informed about the initiative on the ballot and will vote yes. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
- On Wednesday, June 10th at 11:00 AM there will be a rally for Prosecutor Accountability outside the Court House at 415 E. 12th Street, KCMO. Speakers include: KC Freedom Project, Reale Justice Network, Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, family members impacted by police violence in Kansas City and others. More info is on KC Freedom Project’s facebook page.
- Mothers of Incarcerated Sons and Daughters ADVOCACY & SUPPORT SESSIONS are usually SAT June 13th NOON – 2P PLEXPOD WESTPORT COMMONS MEETING ROOM ANNEX A 300 EAST 39TH ST. KCMO. If you have a loved one that is incarcerated and need advice and support MISD has members that may be able to help. Call (816) 337-5876 or email [email protected] for more information. The Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty Statewide Annual Meeting, is in Columbia, on SAT June 13th. It will also be virtual, so attend! (no driving necessary). More information on madpmo.org.
- THURS 6/11 JoCo and WyCo Moms Demand Action Virtual Meeting: 6:30 PM, Go to MomsDemandAction.org to receive the dial-in instructions for this virtual meeting. Through this meeting, discuss ways to end gun violence. The meeting will also be joined by Gun Sense Champion and 3rd Congressional District Representative Sharice Davids.
- Willow Domestic Violence Center 24 Hour Hotline is 785) 843-3333
- A list of services, meals, and hot lines specific to Sheltering are available at lawrenceprogressivecalendar.blogspot.com. It is updated daily.
Please take care of yourselves and others. Thanks to all our listeners, stay close to your dial and stay well! A crisis on the scale of the pandemic can reorder society in dramatic ways, for better or worse. All of society pays a heavy price for decades of failing to create a rational system of health care that works for all of us.
Stay safe. Practice physical distancing. Wash your hands. Please take care.
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