Knoxville Moms for Social Justice

03/16/2023

Do you have a breastfeeding story to share? Hi there! The Knox County Health Department is offering an exciting opportunity for local moms! KCHD is partnering with Story Center to help parents tell their breastfeeding story in their own words by creating a short (2-3 minute) video. KCHD will compensate participants for their time and willingness to share their stories. The project begins April 3, and applications are accepted through Sunday, March 26. Any mom who received breastfeeding care in Knox County in the past 5 years and has a story to share is encouraged to apply! Apply online through the QR code on the flyer below.

03/25/2022

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02/01/2022

https://www.wate.com/news/85000-raised-by-knoxville-comic-shop-to-give-away-free-copies-of-maus/

After a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust was banned in McMinn County, Nirvana Comics in Knoxville wanted to make sure students across East Tennessee had access to the book.

08/12/2021

Your vote is your voice. Please use it.

Early voting is happening NOW in the city of Knoxville for 5 City Council seats. Residents of Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 can vote in the Primary. The top 2 vote getters in each district go to a runoff in the General, open to all city residents . GoVoteKnoxville.com.

07/22/2021

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06/19/2021

Today, June 18, 2021, we celebrate the first federally recognized , or Freedom Day. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made in 1863, many enslaved people were still not free. On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger stood on the balcony of the Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas and said, in part, "In accordance with a proclamation, all slaves are free."

Today, June 19, 2021, is recognized as a federal holiday, a day when every American was finally free. However, 156 years later, the fight for freedom continues every day. Many black and brown people are still enslaved by a criminal injustice system and generational poverty. Institutionalized racism is still alive and well. There is still work to do, folks.

Juneteenth is a day to be celebrated, surely. But it is also a day for us, especially those of us who are white, to reflect on our nation’s history and the responsibility we hold moving forward to insure that history is accurately taught and make reparations when possible. Today, and every day, when it comes to Black history and Black culture, we want to amplify and support black voices, black businesses, black activists and community leaders.

At Moms for Social Justice, we are committed to radical racial and social justice. We are committed to protecting everyone's kids as fiercely as our own. Today and every day, .

https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/jun/19?fbclid=IwAR2QQwC8ttC6FIT_XIiCW4HkpdZAjaI9oERaxI06Pg8GiUU3c3k1S71lG_s

To overcome racial inequality, we must understand our history.

05/25/2021

When George Floyd cried out to his Mama, as Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, George Floyd cried out to every Mama. His finals words, "I can't breath," took on a life of their own, embodying the suffocating weight of the systemic problems that continue to plague black and brown people, families, and communities today.

There will never be justice for George Floyd, whose life was stolen from him. There will never be justice for his daughter Gianna, whose father was stolen from her. His murderer was held accountable, but accountability won't bring George back. Accountability won't give Gianna her father back.

Moms for Social Justice condemns institutionalized racism and systemic oppression in all forms, including qualified immunity. MSJ is committed to standing with the black and brown community, elevating black and brown voices, and fighting to protect and defend every Mama's baby as fiercely as we would our own.

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04/21/2021

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https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/04/21/austin-east-shooting-video-anthony-j-thompson-jr/7253027002/?fbclid=IwAR3AvqTbukKLV0qaaQHE7TY7SijloTPDvlghgei2uaHLdUX_w9RM4Ny9UxA

Body camera video shows what happened when Anthony J. Thompson Jr. was shot by police at Austin-East High School in Knoxville.

04/21/2021

From Congresswoman Cori Bush:

"Our hope is that this verdict will be a small step toward accountability. But that's just about accountability, not justice.

For us, justice would be George Floyd alive today."

Let us continue to fight for justice with accountability. ✊

04/15/2021

On the heels of Bill Lee shamefully signing the permit-less carry bill into law, another tragedy has occurred in our Austin-East community.

We are disgusted, we are exhausted, we are angry, and we are heartbroken. 💔

The TBI identified the victim of Monday's shooting at Austin East as Anthony Thompson Jr.

04/02/2021

Please support our sister friends with a donation!

The National Bail Out Collective is a formation of black lawyers and organizers who are committed to building a community-based movement to end pretrial detention and ultimately, mass incarceration.

The Chattanooga Black Mama’s Bail Out Campaign seeks to build awareness around the negative impacts of cash bail & incarceration in our city. We aim to free at least 15 Black mamas by Mother’s Day (May 9th).

There are several ways for you to be involved locally in our efforts!

❤️ Help the Chattanooga Moms for Social Justice put together "Welcome Home, Mama" packages for each Black Mama by donating items or money! Email us at [email protected] if you have an item or service you'd like to donate OR Venmo us so we can be sure these Mamas are showered with love and support at -for-Social-Justice

💜 Donate to the bail fund and the fund for a post-bailout celebration via Cash App: $BlackMamasChatt

❤️ Volunteer to greet the Mamas when they are released. More info on this to come, so stay tuned!