#OwnYourLiberty Twitter Chats
Join @1st_Amend on Twitter for discussions on our First Amendment Rights with hashtag #OwnYourLiberty on September 4th and Sept. 11th at 8:00pm EST. Date: Sunday, Sept. 4th and Sept. 11th 2016 Time: 8:00-8:30pm EST
Ghettoside by Jill Leovy
For added perspective on the challenges of policing and interactions in African American neighborhoods, FAV recommends Jill Leovy’s Ghettoside book. Leovy adds a new voice to understanding a way forward for America with respect to police forces and violence. Read the...
In The Media – July 15, 2016
In the News The following article may help understand the current divisions within American society from a different perspective. Samuel Huntington was a famous social scientist who wrote important books that helped shape the thinking of intellectuals within American...
Supporting the Freedom to Assemble & Petition the Government for Grievance While Calling for Civil Dialogue
The last two weeks have seen intense social unrest across the country with two different incidents of African American males being shot in Minnesota and Louisiana, followed by protests organized by the Black Lives Matter movement, and punctuated with a sniper killing...
Protecting a Free Society and Religious Freedom – July 28, 2016 in Miami, FL
The Libre Institute presents: "Protecting a Free Society and Religious Freedom " Join us and learn how a free society plays a pivotal role in assuring the freedoms we all enjoy in the United States. Experts will provide important information to educate, enlighten and...
4th Annual Faith-Based Small Business Summit – July 27, 2016 in Los Angeles
The 4th Annual Los Angeles District Office SBA Faith-Based Small Business Summit provides businesses and faith-based organizations with timely and practical information to be financially-sound, operationally-fortified and risk-prepared in order to accelerate business...
Los Angeles Training Builds Support Amongst Faith Leaders
A 3-part "Train the Trainers" presentation was provided to a group of 30 leaders, mainly clergy, in Los Angeles, CA on June 15, 2016. The 4-hour event was hosted by Bishop Mendez of Churches in Action at a local church, Phillips Temple CME Church, Los Angeles, and...
In The News 6/20/16
A Newsweek article that describes a desperate state of affairs with respect to free expression on college campuses. To quote the article briefly below, this paragraph sums up the current climates on mangy college campuses. "Graduates of the Class of 2016 are leaving...
The Foundation on Individual Rights in Education
The Foundation on Individual Rights in Education or FIRE The organization annually rates colleges with respect to freedom of expression. They publish a top ten list for colleges that do not live up to the ideals of free expression, usually for a variety of...
Mid-June Update
Thanks to new supporters who joined us in LA on June 15th to learn about First Amendment rights and explore ways to advocate in their local communities. We truly enjoyed the experience. We also sincerely appreciate our hosts, Bishop Mendez, for his sponsorship, Pastor...
In the Media 5/23/16
Read this story for inspiration from youth in a high school near San Bernardino. Tolerance and inclusion are attributes that make our country strong and this story provides a shining example. Enjoy! You’ve probably already seen the news reports on the Department of...
An Engaged Citizenry
Welcome to new viewers on our website who want to learn more about issues related to the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition the government for grievance. We hope you find the information here engaging, and we hope...