LibGuides: Not In Our Kittitas County: About Not In Our Town

James E. Brooks Library

Announcements

The Ellensburg City Council published a proclamation supporting Not In Our Kittitas County at its November 7 meeting - 7 pm at City Hall, 501 N Anderson. See the complete document in the box below.

Peace March
Monday, Nov. 14
Meet at SURC Pit 4 p.m. to march through campus and into downtown Ellensburg. Estimated return by 6 p.m. Bring flashlights and dress for the weather, we will march rain or shine! ------Click to see KIMA news story about the march.!

SAVE THE DATE: Community Forum
Tuesday, Nov. 29
5:30 p.m, Location SURC Ballroom
Guest speakers confirmed include Professor Richard King (WSU), speaking on hate groups and white supremacy movements in the Pacific Northwest; Ellensburg Mayor Rich Elliott and Police Chief Dale Miller; Professor Cynthia Mitchell (CWU) speaking on First Amendment protections and hate speech. Further details to be announced.

Documents Related to NIOKC

Not in Our Town

Thousands in Ellensburg participate in peace march
Link to news story from KIMA tv about peace march on 11-14-2016

National and International Social Justice Organizations

American Civil Liberties Union
For almost 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
Anti Defamation League
The Anti-Defamation League was founded in 1913 "to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all." Now the nation's premier civil rights/human relations agency, ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all.
B'NAi B'RITH International
http://www.bnaibrith.org/
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter is a chapter-based national organization working for the validity of Black life. We are working to (re)build the Black liberation movement.
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#BlackLivesMatter was created in 2012 after Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman, was acquitted for his crime, and dead 17-year old Trayvon was posthumously placed on trial for his own murder. Rooted in the experiences of Black people in this country who actively resist our dehumanization, #BlackLivesMatter is a call to action and a response to the virulent anti-Black racism that permeates our society.Black Lives Matter is a unique contribution that goes beyond extrajudicial killings of Black people by police and vigilantes.
Freedom from Religion Foundation
The history of Western civilization shows us that most social and moral progress has been brought about by persons free from religion. In modern times the first to speak out for prison reform, for humane treatment of the mentally ill, for abolition of capital punishment, for women's right to vote, for death with dignity for the terminally ill, and for the right to choose contraception, sterilization and abortion have been freethinkers, just as they were the first to call for an end to slavery. The Foundation works as an umbrella for those who are free from religion and are committed to the cherished principle of separation of state and church.
Not In Our Town
Not In Our Town is a movement to stop hate, address bullying, and build safe, inclusive communities for all. Not In Our Town films, new media, and organizing tools help local leaders build vibrant, diverse cities and towns, where everyone can participate.
Southern Poverty Law Center
The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality.