The Jamestown Justice Coalition and YWCA Jamestown are hosting a community conversation on the unhoused population population at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Thursday, September 12. JJC Coordinator Justin Hubbard tells us more. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10
The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]
‘Keeping Each Other Warm’ Project Kicks Off Donation Drive This Saturday
The "Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown" program that provides free winter gear to residents will kick off its 8th year with a donation drive on Saturday at Jamestown Community College. Founder and Executive Director Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing … [Read more...]
Women’s March & Rally To Be Held at Dow Park Saturday
Jamestown Justice Coalition and Jamestown YWCA will be holding a women's march tomorrow in conjunction with marches across the United States. The rally at noon at Dow Park will be followed by a march to Jamestown City Hall and back in support of … [Read more...]
Residents Urge Jamestown School Board to Change ‘Red Raider’ Name
Seven residents, including members of the Jamestown Human Rights Commission, urged the Jamestown School Board to also change the "Red Raider" name in addition to the planned change of the mascot. Human Rights Commission member and Jamestown … [Read more...]
Around 100 Attend “Hate Has No Home” Rally Following Vandalism of Underground Railroad Tableau
Around 100 people attended a "Hate Has No Home" Rally in Dow Park Saturday following the vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau. The rally was organized by the Jamestown Justice Coalition and followed the discovery of anti-Semitic and White … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, FBI Investigating Hate Speech Vandalism of Underground Railroad Tableau Statues
Jamestown Police and the FBI are investigating the vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park after anti-Semitic and anti-African American language was found on the statues. The vandalism was discovered and reported on Sunday and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hubbard with the Jamestown Justice Coalition
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Justin Hubbard with the Jamestown Justice Coalition Jamestown Justice Coordinator Justin Hubbard stops by the WRFA studio to offer a recap of some of the progress the organization has made during 2020, as well as … [Read more...]
LOVE Is the Answer Film Brings Community Together to Discuss Issues Involving Police, Community
JAMESTOWN - An estimated 50 people were at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday night to attend a free screening of a documentary focusing on building relationships between police and the black community and to also participate in a discussion … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Aug 6, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Aug 6, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist checks in for an interview on Community Matters and gives an update on city operations during the … [Read more...]
