Join us for a series of events connecting Rikers Island and the Legacy of Slavery and Freedom in New York
Thursday August 14th 11AM - 12PM, Virtual Teach-In [on Zoom] With Close Rikers Campaign Faith Partners, learn about David Ruggles’ work in opposition to Richard Riker and the “Kidnapping Club", and Ruggles’ organization, the New York Committee of Vigilance. For details and to RSVP, click here.
Thursday August 21st 11AM - 12PM, Vigil in Honor of David Ruggles Meet at the site of David Ruggles’ Boarding House in Lower Manhattan and walk to the Manhattan Criminal Court Building. For details and to RSVP, click here.
Thursday August 28th 1PM - 3PM, Silent March and Vigil at the Rikers Homestead and Rikers Island jails. For details and to RSVP, click here.
Sunday August 31st, 6PM - 7PM, Culminating Webinar Join us on the day that marks two years from the legal deadline to Close Rikers to learn about the legacy of slavery and freedom in New York, and connections to our current movement. For details and to RSVP, click here.