Executive Director's Corner
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In 2019, A Red Circle: held a Voter Registration BBQ; put on two Financial Empowerment classes; held two Healthy Mom and Baby Dinners for pre- and post-partum mothers; gave 44 healthy cooking demonstrations at the St. Louis Metro Market; held the grand opening of the Healthy Community Market to bring fresh food to North County; held a Healing for the Homeless Dinner; worked with children at risk to provide wrap-around services to prevent suspensions; hosted an Education Resource Fair; provided young adults with the tools they need to successfully transfer out of foster care and sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Vincent’s Home for Children; put on a Dyslexia and Racial Equity seminar at St. Louis University; traveled to Jefferson City and welcomed Missouri Representative Ian Mackey to Education Advocacy Coalition meetings in support of legislation limiting the use of out-of-school suspensions; and held 7 Days in 1 Night, a Kwanzaa Celebration.
In the words of Board Treasurer Darryl Commings, despite our challenges, 'the work got done' - thanks to our supporters.
Here's to a strong 2020.
-Erica
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Saint Louis Public Radio interviews Erica Williams, David Dwight of Forward Through Ferguson, and Colin Gordon on his book Citizen Brown.
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Colin Gordon unpacks the production and reproduction of racism and inequality perpetuated by policies at the municipal level, focusing on policing, education, and urban renewal.
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October through December Highlights
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October
- Students from the Wyman program at Brittany Woods Middle School cook rice and chili for the Healthy Community Market
- Erica Williams speaks at the Racial Equity Summit
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- 50 signatures for Medicaid Expansion at the Healthy Community Market on October 26!
- Erica Williams participates on a panel with Colin Gordon, David Dwight, and St. Louis County Councilwoman Lisa Clancy at University of Missouri St. Louis.
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November
- Why~How~What Action Workshop Series to address youth violence partnered with SLU's Rotaract Club to come up with actionable SMART goals on November 23
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- A Red Circle hosts Parent Cafe to strengthen families
- A Red Circle serves a Thanksgiving Luncheon to foster children and partnered with BJC to provide holiday gifts
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December
- A Red Circle's 7 Days in 1 Night: A Kwanzaa Celebration featured many talented performers and the League of Women Voters provided one book for every child!
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A Red Circle's Goals for 2020
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A Red Circle is focusing on community engagement while being careful not to add undue responsibility onto the already heavy burdens of our community members. Our community of activists is now 212 members strong! A Red Circle's action series is all about expanding our capacity, so we can be even stronger.
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WE RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE!
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LEARN ABOUT A RED CIRCLE'S PLANS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CENTER
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Come get fresh and affordable produce from the Metro Mart Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 and Fridays from 4:30-6:30
A Red Circle will be there to provide samples!
*Thursdays at the Lewis & Clark St. Louis County Library Branch
*Fridays at the Ferguson Empowerment Center
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Upcoming Events
Voter Registration & Education Event 3/7 11am-1pm 247 S Florissant Rd.
School Discipline Town Hall Forum with Rep.
Ian Mackey & ACLU 3/24 6-8pm 1000 N Vandeventer
Healing for the Homeless Dinner & Care Package
Giveaway 3/28 6pm St. Peter's UCC
Between the World and Me Book Discussion 3/29 3-4pm 6439 Plymouth Ave.
View the Calendar for Details!
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Other Ways to Give
...because all blood is red
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