More than 80 people turned out for a discussion on homelessness Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the Jamestown YWCA and Jamestown Justice Coalition, was held at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It featured a panel of people who have worked … [Read more...]
Homeless Conversation Set for Thursday, Sept. 12
A conversation on the unhoused will take place Thursday, September 12 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition are co-sponsoring the event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. JJC Coordinator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hubbard – September 5, 2024
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...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 21 – Dispelling Civil Rights Myths with Justin Hubbard
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. As part of the ongoing discussion focusing on Black History … [Read more...]
City Council Votes Down BPU Citizen Appointments, Reappointment to Human Rights Commission
Jamestown City Council voted down Mayor Eddie Sundquist's citizen appointments to the Board of Public Utilities as well as the reappointment of Justin Hubbard to the Human Rights Commission. City Clerk Jennifer Williams read a letter from the … [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...]
[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...]
Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful
JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]
