A cornerstone of the organization’s 10-year anniversary commemoration, the marketplace is a celebration of Dream Defender’s impact on culture, and features local Black artists and artisans who have contributed to the organization over the past decade.
Every 58 seconds, someone is arrested for cannabis and on average, a Black person is nearly 4 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than a white person, even though Black and white people use marijuana at similar if not higher rates.
The Healing and Justice Center is a community-based public safety program focused on reducing violence, improving mental health outcomes and diverting people from the criminal legal system.