The UJC aims to amplify the work being done in our communities in the areas of justice reform, civic engagement, education, and more. We’re excited to welcome over 50 organizations from across the U.S. to our Organization Exhibition Area, designed to highlight their missions, programs, resources, and calls to action.
Join us on 12/1 to meet our partners. Click the link to register!
1Hood Media
American Probation and Parole Association
Anti Recidivism Coalition
Black Voters Matter
Center For Employment Opportunities (CEO)
Center for Policing Equity
Due Process Institute
Equal Justice USA
Foundation to Combat Antisemitism
Good Call
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison
Innocence Project
Last Prisoner Project
LIFE Camp Inc.
March For Our Lives
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Lawyers Guild-New York City Chapter
National Sheriffs' Association
PeacePlayers Brooklyn & PeacePlayers US
Promise of Justice Initiative
REFORM Alliance
Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA)
Students Demand Action
Terence Crutcher Foundation
The Botham Jean Foundation
The Campaign for the Fair Sentencing of Youth
The Clean Slate Initiative
The Gathering for Justice
The LOHM
The Opportunity Network
The Sentencing Project
Transformational Prison Project
United Way of New York City
Until Freedom
Youth Justice Network
Pittsburgh's favorite early dance party is back in person at Spirit Hall! In Bed by Ten returns on Friday, June 9 from 6-9pm with original host DJ MB. $10 cover benefits 1Hood Media, whose mission is to build liberated communities through art, education, and social justice actions. Click here to RSVP.
#JamesDonaldson On #MentalHealth – One In 12 Pa. #HighSchoolers Attempted #Suicide Last Year; Advocates Want More #Counselors, #SocialWorkers
Across the country, #children are in the midst of what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a #youth “#mentalhealth #pandemic,” with an unprecedented number of #children struggling with #anxiety and #depression.
- Sarah Schneider/WESABio
A young #girl walks with her mother inside the pediatric unit of the Robert Debre hospital, in Paris, France, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. #Doctors say the impact of the #coronavirus #pandemic on the #mentalhealth of #children is alarming and plain to see. France's busiest pediatric hospital has seen a doubling in the number of #children and young #teenagers requiring treatment after attempted #suicides.
While slightly fewer Pennsylvania #children are in poverty or have a #parent without secure employment compared to last year, #mentalhealth needs continue to increase across the state.
That’s according to new data from the Annie E Casey Foundation’s annual report on #child wellbeing. Across the country, #children are in the midst of what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a #youth “#mentalhealth #pandemic,” with an unprecedented number of #children struggling with #anxiety and #depression.
In Pennsylvania, a quarter more #kids are dealing with #anxiety and #depression than the year before. This year’s report shows 282,000 #children ages 3-17 were reported with those conditions, compared to 226,000 in the previous year. Across the commonwealth 1 in every 12 #highschoolers attempted #suicide last year, according to the report.
#Black and #brown #children are disproportionately represented in those increases. Nationally 9% of #highschoolers attempted #suicide last year while 12% of #Black #students, 13% of #students of two or more races and 26% of #AmericanIndian or Native Alaskan #highschoolstudents attempted #suicide, according to a federal survey.
Educators and advocates attribute the increased #mentalhealth needs to the #pandemic. They say the #isolation and economic burdens on families exacerbated existing issues.
#James Donaldson notes:Welcome to the “next chapter” of my life… being a voice and an advocate for #mentalhealthawarenessandsuicideprevention, especially pertaining to our younger generation of students and student-athletes.Getting men to speak up and reach out for help and assistance is one of my passions. Us men need to not suffer in silence or drown our sorrows in alcohol, hang out at bars and strip joints, or get involved with drug use.Having gone through a recent bout of #depression and #suicidalthoughts myself, I realize now, that I can make a huge difference in the lives of so many by sharing my story, and by sharing various resources I come across as I work in this space. #http://bit.ly/JamesMentalHealthArticleOrder your copy of James Donaldson's latest book,#CelebratingYourGiftofLife:From The Verge of Suicide to a Life of Purpose and Joy
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Jamie Baxter with Pittsburgh-based Allies for Children says the data echoes what they’ve heard in western Pennsylvania.
“We know that #schools have been just overwhelmed with the #mentalhealthconcerns,” she said.
The organization partnered with 1Hood Media in a project that asked #students what their biggest challenge has been during the #COVID-19 #pandemic. The most common concern was #students’ #mentalhealth.
Both Baxter and the Annie E. Casey Foundation recommend policymakers provide enough funding to #schools so that they can hire more #counselors and #socialworkers.
Baxter said officials also need “to engage partners in the communities and recognize that can’t solve it themselves. They need to rely on expertise within the community to really help leverage support and to meet the #students where they are.”
The report ranked Pennsylvania 24th for the number of uninsured #children. During the #pandemic #children have had uninterrupted access through #Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP. The coverage includes #mentalhealth and social-emotional development screenings during regular checkups.
But nearly 350,000 #children are at risk of losing their health care coverage whenever a #COVID-driven freeze on disenrollments is lifted.
“During the #pandemic, we’ve seen a record number of #children enrolled in Medicaid, and one of our goals is to ensure they stay covered when the federal public health emergency ends,” said Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for #Children. “The state can support #child #mentalhealth by ensuring it is thoughtful and proactive in its approach when it begins to redetermine eligibility for all #children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP.”
The organization recommends that families make sure their contact information is up to date through the Department of Human Services, so that they complete their renewals without a lapse in coverage.
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@Regranned from @jasiri_x - We have to do more than just pray for our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters they need our help. Please give at mariafund.org or take action at defendpr.com. Thank you @blackpuertoricanphd for encouraging me to get involved #1hood #puertoricostrong - #regrann
I was fortunate enough to be featured in the book ‘Younger Black Pittsburgh’ created by @mtariee & @ybmk.kahlil 🙏🏾 Words can’t describe how it to be able to open a book full of inspirational young motivated and melanated people and see i have my own page!! The Humblest Dj is only going up from here, thanks y’all. ❤️ . . . #djcoleblooded #pittsburgh #mixtapedj #traveldj #clubdj #bookrelease #1hood #ybmkq #serato #pioneer #sr2 #aim #authenticity is magnetic #vibes #youngerblackpittsburgh #motivation #king #ambition #dedication (at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byxe2pElCB1/?igshid=481rriqzauei
Born Day Blessings to my peoples! I give thanks and appreciate you so much! Shining with ya no matter the weather! Peace. @na.t.ural @idasatariq @nerdboy @samaworthy #1hood #muchlove #borndayblessings
Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Deliver $1 Million to Communities Fighting Racism
According to NIKE
At the heart of the Black Community Commitment, announced by Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand in 2020, is a desire to take action where it is needed most. This vision has been supported by a robust partnership strategy, with grants contributing to the areas of social justice, economic empowerment and education and awareness. Today, Jordan Brand is extending the impact of its Black Community Commitment through a total of $1 million in local community grants to 18 grassroots organizations on the front lines of change.
For generations, the cumulative impact of systemic racism has had a defining impact on the opportunities available to Black communities. Through its annual Community Grants program, Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand will champion the work of small organizations delivering locally-relevant solutions designed to reduce inequity, and meet the diverse needs of the Black community in cities large and small across the country.
“Action over words is the foundation of our Black Community Commitment,” says Michael Jordan. “These 18 organizations put action over words every day to make their communities a better place. Each of these groups has demonstrated the courage to make a difference at the local level and I could not be more proud to support the work they are doing.”
“We received hundreds of applications for Community Grants, and every single one of them was a reminder of the unique impact and powerful personal connections local community efforts can make happen. Making a decision on the first cycle of 18 organizations selected was certainly not easy,” said Craig Williams, President, Jordan Brand. “We are thrilled to not only stand behind them, but based on the volume of applications received, we look forward to continuing to offer this program each year in support of local grassroots efforts that create real, meaningful change for people and communities.”
To qualify for Jordan Brand's Community Grant, a nonprofit must have a total operating budget of less than $3 million and a track record of success in demonstrating a path to sustainable change. The 18 organizations receiving funding are uniquely positioned to build racial equity in neighborhoods including Oakland, Calif., Cedar Falls, Iowa, Hartford, Conn. and Atlanta.
The 2021 Jordan Brand Black Community Commitment Recipients
Hollaback! New York, New York
Love Now Media Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
RE-Center Race & Equity in Education Hartford, Connecticut
The Billie Holiday Theatre Brooklyn, New York
Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, Michigan
Courageous Conversation Global Foundation Las Vegas, Nevada
1Hood Media Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1619 Freedom School Cedar Falls, Iowa
Good Call Brooklyn, New York
Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice Oakland, California
Middle Georgia Access to Justice Council Macon, Georgia
Alliance for Higher Education in Prison Los Angeles, California
Youth Design Center Brooklyn, New York
Our Village United Atlanta, Georgia
Mortar Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
Revolution Workshop Northbrook, Illinois
The Alliance for Community Development Oakland, California
Some behind the scenes from todays Hip Hop Orchestra Bandcamp at #AugustWilsonCenter! @idasatariq and J.J. with the beatbox #1Hood (at August Wilson Center for African American Culture)
Hosted at Point Park University’s new Center for Media Innovation, this program will focus on tools that young people can use to tell their own stories. Never before has it been so easy for young people to reach large audiences. We will explore how teenagers – and even young children – can become their own broadcaster or publisher for little money and with great potential.
Special thanks and frequencies of the most high, to all involved with this vibratory experiment --- @livefromthe7ity @slimjenxfriends @yesh.yoko @jordanmontgomery_ @fearlessmae1023 @jasiri_x @_glasshead_ @tischristo @getslowerart #SUNFEST17 #1HOOD #7ITY #VUDUvisions #OTHERREALM #VUDU #CO7 www.COMPOUND7.org to experience