- Deaconness Center - 1000 N. Vandeventer
- April 9, 2026
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us for an important conversation examining the ongoing fight for community control and police accountability. Beginning with the police killing of Marilyn Banks, this panel will trace the organizing strategies led by the Coalition Against Police Crimes & Repression (CACPR) to advance local control and establish an independent civilian oversight board.
This event also marks the launch of the OBS Archives Project, preserving the history and impact of grassroots struggle for justice.
Panelists:
Janey Archey
John Chasnoff
Terry Kennedy
Jamala Rogers
This event will be held in person with a virtual attendance option available.
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