Co-Founder
Putnam Valley 4 Racial Justice
Putnam Valley, New York, United States
Planned and executed the first Black Lives Matter Solidarity Rally in Putnam Valley with over 100 attendees; Coordinated with town officials for permits and safety guidelines. Solicited support from local school districts, teachers and local politicians. Arranged guest speakers, musicians and politicians to attend and speak. Planned 10 additional protests; attended over 40 protests for various causes regarding marginalized demographics in New York City, Puerto Rico, and the Hudson Valley Area. Coordinated with other local activists on rallies and events; planned and coordinated virtual activists’ social hours. Opened a dialogue with school district officials regarding inclusive curriculum changes. Recruited group members. Planned and executed social media content calendar. Held weekly discussion sections on current event topics through the lens of social justice.