PROGRESSIVE IDEAS IN PRACTICE

On June 1, 2021, Newark undercover plainclothes police attacked four young Black men–the Rodwell Spivey brothers–in front of their home in the South Ward of Newark, NJ. According to police complaint, the cops stopped the Rodwell Spivey brothers because they were “wearing white t-shirts and dreads”--clearly racially profiling and targeting them because they were Black.  The Rodwell Spivey brothers are now facing charges of up to 30 years in prison for simply defending themselves against a racist police attack. One of the brothers, Justin Rodwell, has been imprisoned in Essex County Correctional Facility since June 1, 2021 without a trial. 

We have supported "Hoops for Justice“ for many years. This is the 9th Annual event. Hoops for Justice” was founded in remembrance of Shantel Davis & Kimani Gray, young Black workers murdered by the NYPD. This tournament was brought together by tragedy and now we bring the community together in celebration of Shantel & Kimani’s life. 

Email hoops4justice@gmail.com to register.

TILDEN PARK (E. 49th St., & Tilden Ave., Brooklyn, NY