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VICTORY after three years of organizing!

By drum | December 27, 2010

YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES ORGANIZE TO WIN THE STUDENT SAFETY ACT! Media Coverage: Article Links: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/new-york-school-safety-act-could-pass-monday-47797.html http://www.citylimits.org/news/articles/4244/student-safety-act-passes-city-council http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20101216/manhattan/race-of-suspended-students-would-be-reported-under-new-transparency-law http://edvoxny.wordpress.com/2010/12/17/students-council-stand-up-in-support-of-student-safety-act/ http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2010/dec/16/city-council-schedules-vote-school-safety-act/ http://gothamschools.org/2010/12/20/after-two-years-council-moves-to-change-school-safety-reports/ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/21/nyregion/21schools.html?_r=0 http://old.gothamgazette.com/article/searchlight/20101221/203/3437    

DRUM Delegates Attend the People’s Global Action on Migration and Development in Mexico City

By drum | November 1, 2010

DRUM Sends Delegates to the People’s Global Action in Mexico City   For Immediate Release November 1, 2010   Contact: Colin Rajah (415) 203-8763 crajah@nnirr.org Catherine Tactaquin (510) 459-4557 ctactaquin@nnirr.org   U.S. Immigrant Groups Converge in Mexico, Join Global Call for End to Criminalization and Exploitation of Migrants   (Mexico City, Mexico) Dozens of U.S.…

Send your letter now to Attorney General Eric Holder to stop FBI raids on activists.

By drum | October 12, 2010

Tell Eric Holder to Stop FBI Raids on Activists   Click here to send your letter through the Center for Constitutional Rights.   You can also stay updated and take action with The Committee to Stop FBI Repression.  

Public Forum: Dr. Dahlia Wasfi presents, “Life Under War and Occupation” at DRUM

By drum | October 7, 2010

Job Openings at DRUM

By drum | October 4, 2010

Announcement: 3 Job Openings at DRUM     Email applications to Monami@drumnyc.org or fax to: Monami Maulik, Fax (718) 205-3037     Consultant- Gala Event Organizer (Part Time 6 Month Position)     Work with a dynamic multi-generational, low-income, immigrant-led organization for social justice in NYC.  DRUM is seeking a highly self-motivated, experienced consultant for…

DRUM Local Survey Launch during Rights Working Group’s National Week of Action to End Racial Profiling

By drum | October 1, 2010

Press Advisory   September 29, 2010   Contact:  Monami Maulik  (347) 385-9113, Suzanne Adely (773)510-7446     NYC Communities Take Action to Address Anti-Muslim Backlash     WHEN:                Friday, October 1, 2010 from 9:00am – 6:00pm   WHERE:              DRUM Office: 72-18 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights, NY…

YouthPower! holds press conference at City Hall and wins Speaker Quinn’s commitment to pass the Student Safety Act this year

By drum | September 4, 2010

YouthPower! holds press conference at City Hall and wins Speaker Quinn’s commitment to pass the Student Safety Act this year

Free Workshop: How to Get a Green Cart Vendors License

By drum | August 11, 2010

Letter Submitted by DRUM and 45 Organizations Prompts FBI…

By drum | August 2, 2010

Letter Submitted by DRUM and 45 Organizations Prompts FBI Admissions in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings Press AdvisorySeptember 29, 2010   Contact:  Monami Maulik  (347) 385-9113, Suzanne Adely (773)510-7446     NYC Communities Take Action to Address Anti-Muslim Backlash     WHEN:                Friday, October 1, 2010 from 9:00am – 6:00pm  …

DRUM organizes march over the Brooklyn Bridge…

By drum | July 29, 2010

DRUM organizes march over the Brooklyn Bridge in National Day of Action against SB 1070 law in Arizona Press Advisory For Immediate Release   Contact: Monami Maulik, DRUM: (347) 385-9113 Manisha Vaze, Families for Freedom: (917) 748-0938 (English and Spanish) Rafael Samanez, VAMOS Unidos: (646) 330-1951   Immigrants and Allies Hold “We Are All Arizona”…