The Daily News
“Rikers is a human rights crisis,” said organizer Darren Mack of Freedom Agenda NYC. “We are here today standing with family members of people who had died on Rikers. We are here today with survivors of Rikers Island.”This infographic walks voters through crucial questions, posed by formerly incarcerated people, that 2021 candidates must answer about their commitment to closing the Rikers Island jails and addressing conditions of confinement for anyone detained in New York City.
Bronx Net
Host Daren Jaime sits down with the Co-Director of Freedom Agenda, Darren Mack discussing the work the Freedom Agenda does, Systemic Decarceration, Closing of Rikers Island, and the dismantling of the new Jim Crow practices.Gotham Gazette
New Yorkers are beyond tired of the tale of two mayors: one who claims to be committed to substantive reform of New York City’s criminal legal and jail systems and another who resists, delays, and undermines efforts to address the deep injustices of those same systems.Communications Manager (he/him)
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