Justice & Safety Alliance

We're standing together to make sure we're informed and ready to keep each other safe if and when the state allows the National Guard to be deployed to Memphis. localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Join us Sat., Sept. 13, for a session bringing crime survivors together to build a new vision of justice and safety. Come out and help build a pathway to safety that prioritizes healing, accountability, and community strength. RSVP: mobilize.us/cssjtraining/e…

There's still time for Gov. Lee to intervene and stop the state from unconstitutionally executing Byron Black. Ask Gov. Lee to grant clemency to Mr. Black today! Send a letter: bit.ly/Clemency4Byron Call the Governor: 615-741-2001 Follow @Tndeathpenalty for updates.

“(Sheriff Floyd Bonner) has a bigger budget than anyone else. Why can’t he assign one or two people to find who hasn’t been to court in a week? That would have saved Rockez McDaniel’s life,” [Josh Spickler of @JustCity901] said." dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec…

With everything going on in the world, protecting our mental health is more important than ever. Join us this weekend for the Black Mental Wellness Festival for three days of healing, joy and connection: bmwf2025.eventbrite.com

Justice is always on the ballot, especially with the elections coming up in 2026. Join this conversation for some strategy, power, and inspiration as we gear up for next year! Save your spot! bit.ly/BuildPower2026

Join the Power Training and learn about policy development and analysis from these two insightful experts! Sign up: bit.ly/MemPwrTraining2

If you or someone you know has a juvenile record, you might be eligible for expungement! Use this guide to determine whether you're eligible, and learn the next steps to start the expungement process. mlk50.com/2025/04/14/her…

What purpose does executing a man with an intellectual disability serve? NONE. Absolutely none. Add your voice to @tndeath's calls for clemency for Byron Black: bit.ly/Clemency4Byron

In short, the wealthiest Tennesseans will benefit from tax cuts almost immediately, while the rest of us - especially immigrants - feel the cuts to healthcare, SNAP benefits, and other supports over the next several years. mlk50.com/2025/06/05/pro…

Even though Trump's Department of Justice rescinded the findings on the Memphis Police Department, the truth about their pattern and practice of violating our rights is still out. What do you think should happen next? Let us know! bit.ly/Policing901

"We're asking the [mayoral] administration to act on the recommendations from the Department of Justice.. and to release to the public when these changes will be made." - @alexhensley localmemphis.com/article/news/l…

Trump's DOJ can't erase the truth: the Memphis Police Department has a practice of violating constitutional rights, especially with Black people, youth, and people in mental health crisis. What do you think about MPD and the way forward? Let us know! bit.ly/Policing901

Powerful op-ed from Rafiah Muhammad McCormick of @Tndeathpenalty. "Those same public funds [that are used for executions] could, instead, do so much good work to assist survivors and support community-based violence prevention efforts." tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

If you missed Friday's public hearing, you can still leave comment virtually before Wednesday, April 30: (link in the article), or via email (bailey.bynum@shelbycountytn.gov) or via phone (901-222-9567). FULL STORY: mlk50.com/2025/04/25/sou…

After 5 years with no executions, the TN Supreme Court set dates for 4 men on death row. The first is May 22, and the new protocol uses a drug that causes unconstitutional suffering. Join @Tndeathpenalty's calls to stop the executions - sign today! actionnetwork.org/letters/dont-r…

"Rather than waiting on the task force to sort itself out and complete its work, Memphis residents want the city to act now." The DOJ already gave us a blueprint - what is the task force doing if not moving us towards implementing those recommendations? mlk50.com/2025/04/23/com…

Good thing the DOJ released their findings on MPD before the new POTUS could interfere. Now we need to figure out how to instate a non-federal independent body that will hold MPD and the City accountable to implementing and FUNDING the recommendations. mlk50.com/2025/03/17/tru…

Executions are set to resume in Tennessee in May, and they could potentially use a drug that causes unconstitutional pain and suffering, violating the 8th Amendment. Tell Governor Lee: Don't resume executions! Send your letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/dont-r…

The Integrity Policing Task Force is echoing what Memphians have said for years: we need real change, not more empty promises. Top priorities: end pretextual stops, implement non-police crisis response, real accountability. Will the City & MPD Deliver? mlk50.com/2025/03/24/we-…