By Mike Kinney
After creating more than 20 documentaries over several decades, from films shining a light on the history of North Richmond to the Emmy-nominated âOut: The Glen Burke Storyâ â about Major League Baseballâs first openly gay player â filmmaker Doug Harris takes a lot of pride in what his compelling films have taught others.
In in newest work, âUzikee: Washington DCâs Ancestral Sculptor,â Harris has managed the same feat, while also learning a little bit about himself.
Harrisâ new documentary, set to be featured at the Virtual Movie Theater at www.DougHarrisMedia.com on Saturday, Feb 20, at 6 p.m., focuses on ground-breaking sculptor Allen Uzikee Nelson, whose work in public spaces and parks in D.C. honors Black pioneers such as Paul Robeson, Thurgood Marshall, Marcus Garvey, and Malcolm X. The film explores Nelsonâs journey, including the socio-economic and political climate within which the artist rose to prominence,
The Baltimore Police Department has new policies in place intended to help officers effectively fight crime while building trust with communities. Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison says his department is getting positive feedback from officers and the community. It is part of the effort to reform the police department.||BPD Reform Update/Consent Decree Overview presentation slides|| Harrison says the training covers 11 different areas and one officer described how it is helping him on the streets.“We re not nearly where we need to be, but we are progressing at a good pace,” Harrison said.Harrison provided updates on the consent decree Wednesday as his department continues working on de-escalation techniques, use of appropriate force, transparency, community policing and accountability.The commissioner also announced implementing a new stop, search and arrest policy.“To be clear, these policies do not handcuff our police officers,” Harrison said.Harrison said
RELEASE: 20+ Cities Launch National Offices of Violence Prevention Network, Building on the Movement To Reimagine Public Safety
Date: February 2, 2021
Phone: 202.481.8145
Washington, D.C. Today, 21 cities across the country joined with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform (NICJR), Advance Peace, and the Center for American Progress to launch the National Offices of Violence Prevention Network, a coalition of local governments committed to reimagining public safety. The newly formed Network brings together the leaders of civilian local government offices dedicated to community-driven safety solutions, known as offices of violence prevention (OVPs).
Through OVPs, cities are making meaningful investments in violence prevention and intervention strategies that strengthen neighborhood well-being while shrinking the footprint of the criminal justice system. The National OVP Network will serve as a community of practice for local OVPs as they work to create safe, healt
Baltimore police will sharpen its strategy to target the city s most dangerous neighborhoods as Mayor Scott promises more oversight baltimoresun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from baltimoresun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The mayor spoke to more than 700 people who tuned in to mourn Dante Barksdale at a virtual vigil Monday night. As the face of the city’s Safe Streets program, Barksdale worked for more than a decade to get the young men of Baltimore’s poorest, toughest neighborhoods to put down their guns.