Urban Peace Movement | 2018 December

Monthly Archives: December 2018

A Tribute to Dr. Prince White

It is with immeasurable sadness that we share the news that UPM’s Deputy Director, Dr. Prince White, passed away in August 2018. Prince was a fierce warrior in the fight for social justice and cared deeply about every youth member Read More »

UPM’s Executive Director Named on Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 List

We are honored to announce that UPM’s Executive Director, Nicole Lee, was recognized on Ebony Magazine’s prestigious Power 100 List for 2018 in the Community Crusaders category. The Power 100 List dates back to 1971 when it was originally called Read More »

Ala. Co. Sheriff’s Officers Illegally Taping Youth Defendants & Their Attorneys

In the fall of 2018, two Alameda County Sheriff’s Officers were caught on tape admitting to illegally recording youth defendants in privileged and confidential conversations with their own attorneys. As background, last year UPM’s statewide partners worked to pass legislation Read More »

510 Day / Response to “Barbecue Becky” Incident & #WeStillHere Platform

UPM youth leaders have been building with youth leaders from AYPAL Oakland to discuss the issue of gentrification and displacement – which is exacerbated by criminalization and mass incarceration. On May 10th, UPM youth led a youth march with over Read More »

#KnowYourDA / DA Accountability Work

UPM youth leaders have been an integral part of an effort in Alameda County to educate voters and community members about the power and discretion of the District Attorney to either further the system of mass incarceration or create policies Read More »