Yesterday, we helped release a revamped Roadmap for Opioid Settlement & it couldn’t come at a more critical time. Nearly 200 organizations nationally have signed on because we all want to save lives. Use this link to share & learn more about the roadmap: rebrand.ly/sr8

"These dollars are going to make a very big difference in the people who are trying to seek housing and support and services in our city," Eli Cortez, a community organizer at Vocal-TX, said. cbsaustin.com/news/local/aus…

Why are Black overdose deaths increasing? In part, they face racist drug law enforcement that disproportionately targets them. Overdose risk increases w/ incarceration. We need culturally sensitive supports that acknowledge disparities. Read our factsheet: drugpolicy.org/resource/fact-…

This is our 3rd Annual event. Each year it grows. Last year we had nearly 200 people. This event is public & open to everyone. We will have a variety of speakers including victims families, faith community, recovery allies, electeds & especially those who have survived overdoses!

As punitive responses to the worsening #overdose crisis continue, LAC was pleased to contribute to VOCAL_US's 2nd annual Roadmap 4 Spending #OpioidSettlementFunds emphasizing #harmreduction! Learn more via NEWS10 ABC here: bit.ly/3yJsDfn

Our leader Barry Jones is featured in this important In These Times piece: “It makes you feel hunted, you know, like a fugitive,” Jones says of local laws that criminalize sleeping in public spaces. “It’s hard for me to get across just how counterproductive these sweeps are.”

HAPPENING TOMORROW! We can never get back the countless loved ones we’ve lost to overdose, but we will continue to fight in their name for the life-saving solutions we know our communities need. Join us for International Overdose Awareness Day: vocal-tx.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/…

Hochul's Overdose Crisis: 19 NYers die a day from preventable overdoses "Shame on you Governor Kathy Hochul! Shame, shame, shame! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!" #EndOverdoseNY #OPCsNOW!

"Our country is at a critical moment when it comes to overdose deaths. The number of people dying from preventable overdose deaths is higher than ever — we’re losing more than 220 people every single day..." VOCAL-KY Read more: inequality.org/research/how-t… #OPCSolidarity

READ: "Headlines & politicians declare victory and priorities move on—leaving Black and Brown communities with broken promises, the same systemic issues, and the blame for not overcoming these conditions." Jawanza James Williams | He, Him| 🌹 VOCAL_US filtermag.org/black-brown-co…

"What our country needs right now is proven, health-based approaches that treat drug users with dignity and respect. Let’s rise to meet this moment and fund proven solutions that center people who use drugs, not condemn them." ShamekaParrishWright inequality.org/research/how-t…

This year, CDC data showed a decline in annual overdose deaths. But upon closer look, this reflects a decrease in deaths among white people. Black & Brown communities still face a worsening crisis. “This is no cause for celebration,” writes Jawanza James Williams | He, Him| 🌹 at VOCAL-NY 🧵

In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to criminalize homelessness, the crisis has only gotten worse. For people living outside in Grants Pass, the city at the center of the case, conditions are quickly deteriorating. #JohnsonVGrantsPass

Our state-chapter VOCAL-NY’s Homelessness Union leadership has been working hard alongside NYS Senator NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez & Assembly member @karinesreyes87 because we know that to #EndHomelessness, this intervention is critical! cnbc.com/2024/09/10/con…

On Friday, leader from VOCAL-TX, VOCAL-KY, and VOCAL-NY traveled to D.C. to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 Crime Bill. This law ushered in an era of State violence against Black, brown, & poor communities across the United States. We're won't go back!

Our 25th Anniversary Gala is being held on Thursday at the Roulette! Here’s a word from our Dir of Organizing Jawanza James Williams | He, Him| 🌹 & member-leader, VOCAL-NY C3 Board Chairperson Reginald (ReginaldTBrown they them)! Get details, tickets and sponsorship information here: gala.vocal-ny.org

STATEMENT: "What the police did was a reckless disregard for human life, " VOCAL-NY Civil Rights Union member-leader D'Juan Collins following NYPD shooting in the NYC subway on Sunday. NYC needs sustained divestment from policing-centric responses and investment in communities.

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