In our third event in the series we'll be looking at the intentional or unintentional systems that reinforce cycles of poverty for Marin residents (especially residents of color.) Whether these systems are manifested in a criminal justice system that disproportionately impacts communities of color; financial systems that simultaneously neglect and prey upon these impacted communities; or health care systems that financially hobble black and brown residents each year: each system serves as a links in a chain that keep Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities from competing on a level playing field. Join us for a short film and discussion with Marin County Public Defender, David Sutton and Ida Times-Green: Marin City public servant, social worker, and former president of the Sausalito/Marin City School Board.
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Marin and MCFL are teaming up to present a series that examines the deep connections between racism and poverty that are encoded in global, national, and local economies.
This online event series is generously supported by SURJ Marin and the Friends of Marin County Free Library.
You can access the films we showed during this event through these links:
• 37.9 million Americans are living in poverty, according to the U.S. Census. But the problem could be far worse. www.cnbc.com/2023/03/07/why-poverty-might-be-far-worse-in-the-us-than-its-reported.html
• Education gap: The root of inequality kzitem.info/news/bejne/mqKpqn6kpXyioo4si=u7f4wZaHLXYyMrlZ
• The Truth About New York's Predatory Court Fees
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As a follow-up to our event, we recommend the following resources and actions:
1. Check out Marin County Free Library’s companion Book/Resource list: tinyurl.com/RAP3booklist
2. Explore Marin County’s Public Defender’s efforts to offer those in the justice system a clean slate: www.marincounty.org/depts/pd/clean-slate
3. Learn more about SURJ Marin: www.surjmarin.org
4. Land Acknowledgement/Call to action: Check out the Indigenous Healing Center and find ways to connect and support their work to advance the health and well-being of Indigenous communities in Marin County: www.indigenoushealingcenter.org/
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