BRING US TO #MILLIONMANMARCH!!!  Our FU4J National Fundraiser has LAUNCHED!!!!  Please visit our GoFundMe:  http://www.gofundme.com/FU4JMMM

*FOR THE FAMILIES:  This fundraiser is organized by Cynthia Howell (Niece of Alberta Spruill) and Uncle Bobby (Uncle of Oscar Grant).  This fundraiser is a NATIONAL fundraiser.  The families featured in the video are simply a part of the narrative, and may or may not attend the Million Man March (though those featured would like to go and we were given permission to show their photos and their loved one’s photos).  We have reserved hotel rooms enough for 37 families.  In order to confirm your spot, please write to Cynthia or Uncle Bobby.

East Coast contact:  Cynthia Howell – [email protected]

West Coast contact:  Uncle Bobby – [email protected]

HISTORY

Uniting the Families Affected by Police Violence in New York State.

Families United 4 Justice (FU4J) is an organization made up of families affected by police violence in New York State.

In early October 2014, Cynthia Howell, niece of Police Brutality victim, Alberta Spruill, called for the families most affected by police violence (those who have lost loved ones to police) of New York to come together and form a collective.

Due to the perceived need that families affected by police violence should be supported rather than exploited and should ultimately be able to represent themselves, the collective was formed with the intent to connect families and hold space for them to assess their needs, support each other, share resources, and organize together.

The first 3 meetings were held at the legendary MayDay Space at 214 Starr Street while it was still open. During those first 3 meetings families came together to share their stories and establish the foundation in which FU4J would grow from. Right after the 2nd meeting, the families participated in the democratic process and came up with the name, Families United 4 Justice.  

With the support from PCM Arts and MayDay, community artists were able to work directly with family members to create portraits of their loved ones in time to lead the march on October 22nd, the National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality.

In the short amount of time FU4J has been operating, 23 families have joined FU4J, participating on the listserv, in conference calls, and meetings.

We envision that one day all the families will be empowered through organizing themselves rather than to have political figureheads and organizations misrepresent them.

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