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“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” ― Martin Luther King Jr., Strength to Love
POWER won't rest until every life is safe, especially those of African and Latinx lives who, according to the Department of Justice study, are at higher risk of deadly encounter with Police. We work both sides of the issues, from the Police officer's cultural awareness of those they are serving and protecting, to the community in "The Talk" on how to safely interact with officers should an encounter happen, and understanding a day in the life of a police officer. We also sponsor Community-Police connection events such as PowerBall®, and local Coffee With an Officer events to reduce the incidents of almost-deadly and deadly encounters. POWER also holds our State, County and local governments responsible for it's citizens safety and demand justice wherever necessary.
PowerBall®
Youth-Police Officer Teaming
POWERBALL® aims to strengthen communities by partnering youth and police officers through basketball. Teams are formed through organizational referrals and youth sign-ups, matched with participating Police departments.
"The Talk"
What to do during Police encounters for African-American men
As part of a "rites of Passage" for Black boys, in the United States Black parents have "The Talk" with their children and teenagers about the dangers they face due to systematic racism, most importantly, encounters with law enforcement and how to de-escalate a potentially dangerous situation. For more information on "The Talk" visit: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20200608/deaths-shape-how-black-parents-navigate-the-talk
Coffee with a Cop
Community Partnering
Coffee with a Cop aims to build relationships within the community, introduce youth to police staff, and police staff to youth. Events are help at a non-threatening neutral place such as a coffee house. The event is at no cost to attendees.