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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 investigates how we can achieve justice from a system of laws deeply rooted in economic, social and political inequality. We hope you will listen.
For our show on January 15, 2024, we will help all celebrate Martin Luther King Day as host Melvin Merritt will speak with Mr. Kevin Woolfolk, Director of Activism and Membership with SCLC-GKC.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s organization, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was best known for mobilizing large, non-violent protests in places like Birmingham and Selma, aimed at moving the national conscience and pushing the federal government to support civil rights initiatives. The SCLC is a non-violent, direct action, social change organization founded nationally in 1957 by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a group of Southern ministers.
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of SCLC was formally organized in 1972, and is dedicated to the continuation of Dr. King’s dream in Metropolitan Kansas City. Since 1969, SCLC of Greater Kansas City has sponsored the annual King Holiday Celebration during January. The Celebration has grown to be one of the most extensive observances in the nation.
We ask ourselves, where have we been? Where are we now? Will we get to our future in a harmonious inclusive society? Let’s talk about how this is done!
SCLC-GKC has a Mass Celebration event on Monday, January 15th, 2024, 6 PM at the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 2310 E. Linwood BLVD, KCMO 64109 where the featured speaker is Ajamu Webster.
On Jaws of Justice, we examine how to find justice in our society. Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are.
Calendar of Events 1-15-23
- THURS, Jan. 18th, 5 – 7 PM, Hope and Healing for Survivors of Homicide is an adult support group sponsored by KC Mothers in Charge at 3200 Wayne AVE, KCMO. For more information, call (816) 912-2601 or email [email protected].
- SAT, Jan. 20th, there are numerous events, including virtual events, at Bigger Than Roe, to show that Reproductive freedom is bigger than Roe. See more at https://www.womensmarch.com/
- SAT, Jan. 20th, 9 AM – 3 PM, the Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus Campaign School is at the Sylvester Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway, Mission, KS. This is an annual event focusing on supporting women who are interested in running for office and for people interested in working on campaigns at all levels of government. The event will include all the basics: fundraising, public speaking, recruiting volunteers and talking about women’s reproductive rights. The training is free of charge thanks to a grant from the Women in Politics Foundation. More info and to apply, go to https://www.facebook.com/GKCWPC/
- A list of services, meals, and hot lines specific to sheltering are available at https://lawrenceprogressivecalendar.blogspot.com/ It is updated daily.
