Katal Center for Equity, Health, & Justice
@katalcenter.org
Katal develops intergenerational leadership and organizing capacity to build community-based power and win systemic change for equity, health, and justice. katalcenter.org Brooklyn, NY
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We’re in Foley Square with thousands of New Yorkers to say: ICE OUT!
Minnesota showed us the way: now is the time for us to stand up and fight back. There is no business as usual as ICE terrorizes our communities. ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE!
Minnesota showed us the way: now is the time for us to stand up and fight back. There is no business as usual as ICE terrorizes our communities. ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE!
January 30, 2026 at 9:28 PM
We’re in Foley Square with thousands of New Yorkers to say: ICE OUT!
Minnesota showed us the way: now is the time for us to stand up and fight back. There is no business as usual as ICE terrorizes our communities. ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE!
Minnesota showed us the way: now is the time for us to stand up and fight back. There is no business as usual as ICE terrorizes our communities. ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE!
What's happening in Minnesota is alarming to all of us who value liberty, justice, & democracy.
To continue our solidarity with Minneapolis, yesterday we joined VA nurses and federal workers for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good and the many others killed by ICE.
#ICEoutNY
To continue our solidarity with Minneapolis, yesterday we joined VA nurses and federal workers for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good and the many others killed by ICE.
#ICEoutNY
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
What's happening in Minnesota is alarming to all of us who value liberty, justice, & democracy.
To continue our solidarity with Minneapolis, yesterday we joined VA nurses and federal workers for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good and the many others killed by ICE.
#ICEoutNY
To continue our solidarity with Minneapolis, yesterday we joined VA nurses and federal workers for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good and the many others killed by ICE.
#ICEoutNY
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 at 5pm for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti!
In solidarity with Minneapolis, we're joining VA nurses and federal workers and gather on the sidewalk in front of the Manhattan VA and light some candles
RSVP here: katal.info/VigilforAlexPretti
In solidarity with Minneapolis, we're joining VA nurses and federal workers and gather on the sidewalk in front of the Manhattan VA and light some candles
RSVP here: katal.info/VigilforAlexPretti
January 28, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 at 5pm for a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti!
In solidarity with Minneapolis, we're joining VA nurses and federal workers and gather on the sidewalk in front of the Manhattan VA and light some candles
RSVP here: katal.info/VigilforAlexPretti
In solidarity with Minneapolis, we're joining VA nurses and federal workers and gather on the sidewalk in front of the Manhattan VA and light some candles
RSVP here: katal.info/VigilforAlexPretti
We're out at Union Square, w/ dozens & dozens of faith, community, & labor groups, and with thousands & thousands of people, for the ICE Out for Good March & Rally. We stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota!
ICE Out of MN,
ICE Out of NY,
ICE Out for Good!
#IceOutForGood
ICE Out of MN,
ICE Out of NY,
ICE Out for Good!
#IceOutForGood
January 23, 2026 at 9:59 PM
We're out at Union Square, w/ dozens & dozens of faith, community, & labor groups, and with thousands & thousands of people, for the ICE Out for Good March & Rally. We stand in solidarity with the people of Minnesota!
ICE Out of MN,
ICE Out of NY,
ICE Out for Good!
#IceOutForGood
ICE Out of MN,
ICE Out of NY,
ICE Out for Good!
#IceOutForGood
HAPPENING NOW:
We’re marching at the ICE Out For Good Rally!
We stand in solidarity with organizers on the ground in Minnesota in for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation!
#ICEOut
We’re marching at the ICE Out For Good Rally!
We stand in solidarity with organizers on the ground in Minnesota in for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation!
#ICEOut
January 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM
HAPPENING NOW:
We’re marching at the ICE Out For Good Rally!
We stand in solidarity with organizers on the ground in Minnesota in for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation!
#ICEOut
We’re marching at the ICE Out For Good Rally!
We stand in solidarity with organizers on the ground in Minnesota in for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation!
#ICEOut
Join us today, at 4pm, to participate in the ICE Out For Good March and Rally at Union Square!
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Join us today, at 4pm, to participate in the ICE Out For Good March and Rally at Union Square!
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
Join us tomorrow, Friday, Jan 23rd, at 4Pm, to participate in the ICE Out For Good March and Rally at Union Square!
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
January 22, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Join us tomorrow, Friday, Jan 23rd, at 4Pm, to participate in the ICE Out For Good March and Rally at Union Square!
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
We join organizers on the ground in Minnesota in solidarity for a national “Day of Truth and Freedom” as they face ruthless ICE violence & occupation.
RSVP here: katal.info/ICEOut
As Rikers population continues to grow, people who demonstrates mental health needs are being neglected.
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us today, at 1pm for a webinar examining effective community-based jail diversion strategies and more!
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us today, at 1pm for a webinar examining effective community-based jail diversion strategies and more!
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 3:13 PM
As Rikers population continues to grow, people who demonstrates mental health needs are being neglected.
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us today, at 1pm for a webinar examining effective community-based jail diversion strategies and more!
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us today, at 1pm for a webinar examining effective community-based jail diversion strategies and more!
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As conditions at Rikers continue to plumet, the mental health needs of incarcerated people demand urgent attention! #ShutRikers
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us tomorrow at 1pm for a public webinar examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us tomorrow at 1pm for a public webinar examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
As conditions at Rikers continue to plumet, the mental health needs of incarcerated people demand urgent attention! #ShutRikers
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us tomorrow at 1pm for a public webinar examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us tomorrow at 1pm for a public webinar examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us on January 15th at 1pm for our webinar exploring findings from our joint report on "Rikers Island and Mental Health".
We will explore strategies capable of advancing de- carceration, data and more! #ShutRikers
RSVP:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We will explore strategies capable of advancing de- carceration, data and more! #ShutRikers
RSVP:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 8, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Join the Data Collaborative for Justice and us on January 15th at 1pm for our webinar exploring findings from our joint report on "Rikers Island and Mental Health".
We will explore strategies capable of advancing de- carceration, data and more! #ShutRikers
RSVP:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We will explore strategies capable of advancing de- carceration, data and more! #ShutRikers
RSVP:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us for today’s #NYCJReformCall at noon!
We'll hear from:
◾Artie Malkin, Malkin & Ross
◾Isabella Seda, NewHour
◾Victor Pate & Scott Paltrowitz, @haltsolitary.bsky.social ◾Lily Shapiro & Reggie Chatman, Raise the Age Coalition
◾Cassandra Bocanegra, @thenyic.bsky.social
RSVP: katal.info/newyork
We'll hear from:
◾Artie Malkin, Malkin & Ross
◾Isabella Seda, NewHour
◾Victor Pate & Scott Paltrowitz, @haltsolitary.bsky.social ◾Lily Shapiro & Reggie Chatman, Raise the Age Coalition
◾Cassandra Bocanegra, @thenyic.bsky.social
RSVP: katal.info/newyork
January 8, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Join us for today’s #NYCJReformCall at noon!
We'll hear from:
◾Artie Malkin, Malkin & Ross
◾Isabella Seda, NewHour
◾Victor Pate & Scott Paltrowitz, @haltsolitary.bsky.social ◾Lily Shapiro & Reggie Chatman, Raise the Age Coalition
◾Cassandra Bocanegra, @thenyic.bsky.social
RSVP: katal.info/newyork
We'll hear from:
◾Artie Malkin, Malkin & Ross
◾Isabella Seda, NewHour
◾Victor Pate & Scott Paltrowitz, @haltsolitary.bsky.social ◾Lily Shapiro & Reggie Chatman, Raise the Age Coalition
◾Cassandra Bocanegra, @thenyic.bsky.social
RSVP: katal.info/newyork
📢 WEBINAR: Rikers Island and Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives.
Join us next week, Jan 15th at 1pm with Data Collaborative for Justice on examining mental health needs at Rikers and pathways to community-based diversion!
RVSP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us next week, Jan 15th at 1pm with Data Collaborative for Justice on examining mental health needs at Rikers and pathways to community-based diversion!
RVSP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
📢 WEBINAR: Rikers Island and Mental Health: Data, Lived Experience, and Community-Based Alternatives.
Join us next week, Jan 15th at 1pm with Data Collaborative for Justice on examining mental health needs at Rikers and pathways to community-based diversion!
RVSP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us next week, Jan 15th at 1pm with Data Collaborative for Justice on examining mental health needs at Rikers and pathways to community-based diversion!
RVSP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us tomorrow, January 8th at 12pm for our monthly NY Criminal Justice Reform Call.
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
Today marks the first day and official start of the 2026 legislative session in Albany! On tomorrow call will cover what to expect for this year legislative session. #NYCJReformCall
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
Today marks the first day and official start of the 2026 legislative session in Albany! On tomorrow call will cover what to expect for this year legislative session. #NYCJReformCall
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Join us tomorrow, January 8th at 12pm for our monthly NY Criminal Justice Reform Call.
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
Today marks the first day and official start of the 2026 legislative session in Albany! On tomorrow call will cover what to expect for this year legislative session. #NYCJReformCall
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
Today marks the first day and official start of the 2026 legislative session in Albany! On tomorrow call will cover what to expect for this year legislative session. #NYCJReformCall
Rikers is one of NYC largest mental health facility —yet it was never built to provide care. #ShutRikers
Join Data Collaborative for Justice and us on Thurs, Jan 15, at 1pm for a public webinar featuring our new report examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Data Collaborative for Justice and us on Thurs, Jan 15, at 1pm for a public webinar featuring our new report examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Rikers is one of NYC largest mental health facility —yet it was never built to provide care. #ShutRikers
Join Data Collaborative for Justice and us on Thurs, Jan 15, at 1pm for a public webinar featuring our new report examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join Data Collaborative for Justice and us on Thurs, Jan 15, at 1pm for a public webinar featuring our new report examining mental health needs at Rikers.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us this Thursday, January 8th at 12pm for our monthly NY Criminal Justice Reform Call.
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
We’ll hear from various organizers leading campaigns to reform New York’s criminal legal system and their priorities for this year 2026 legislations session. #NYCJReformCall
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
We’ll hear from various organizers leading campaigns to reform New York’s criminal legal system and their priorities for this year 2026 legislations session. #NYCJReformCall
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Join us this Thursday, January 8th at 12pm for our monthly NY Criminal Justice Reform Call.
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
We’ll hear from various organizers leading campaigns to reform New York’s criminal legal system and their priorities for this year 2026 legislations session. #NYCJReformCall
RSVP here: katal.info/newyork
We’ll hear from various organizers leading campaigns to reform New York’s criminal legal system and their priorities for this year 2026 legislations session. #NYCJReformCall
BREAKING: Today, @governor.ny.gov signed the Jail & Prison Oversight Omnibus Bill, which consists of ten prison oversight & accountability bills. The omnibus bill includes provisions to overhaul the failing State Commission of Correction
Check out our release here: katalcenter.org/2025/12/gove...
Check out our release here: katalcenter.org/2025/12/gove...
December 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
BREAKING: Today, @governor.ny.gov signed the Jail & Prison Oversight Omnibus Bill, which consists of ten prison oversight & accountability bills. The omnibus bill includes provisions to overhaul the failing State Commission of Correction
Check out our release here: katalcenter.org/2025/12/gove...
Check out our release here: katalcenter.org/2025/12/gove...
Today is the final day for Gov.Hochul to sign the Jail & Prison Omnibus bill into law.
With local jails and state prisons across NY in crisis, there is a crucial need for better oversight for incarcerated people.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill now: katal.info/hochul
With local jails and state prisons across NY in crisis, there is a crucial need for better oversight for incarcerated people.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill now: katal.info/hochul
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Today is the final day for Gov.Hochul to sign the Jail & Prison Omnibus bill into law.
With local jails and state prisons across NY in crisis, there is a crucial need for better oversight for incarcerated people.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill now: katal.info/hochul
With local jails and state prisons across NY in crisis, there is a crucial need for better oversight for incarcerated people.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill now: katal.info/hochul
@melaniedominguez.bsky.social brings us home calling on Gov.Hochul to sign this bill into law immediately with no changes.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill immediately!: katal.info/hochul
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill immediately!: katal.info/hochul
December 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@melaniedominguez.bsky.social brings us home calling on Gov.Hochul to sign this bill into law immediately with no changes.
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill immediately!: katal.info/hochul
Use this tool to tell @governor.ny.gov to sign the bill immediately!: katal.info/hochul
City Council Member Gayle Brewer, Prime Sponsor of resolution 734-A calls on better oversight and accountability for incarcerated people.
She called for the Omnibus bill to be passed with no changes!
She called for the Omnibus bill to be passed with no changes!
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
City Council Member Gayle Brewer, Prime Sponsor of resolution 734-A calls on better oversight and accountability for incarcerated people.
She called for the Omnibus bill to be passed with no changes!
She called for the Omnibus bill to be passed with no changes!
Dr. Donna Hylton, Founder and CEO of A Little Piece of Light speaks on the inhuman treatment incarcerated women deal with on daily in NY jails and prisons and calls on the immediate passage of the bill!
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Dr. Donna Hylton, Founder and CEO of A Little Piece of Light speaks on the inhuman treatment incarcerated women deal with on daily in NY jails and prisons and calls on the immediate passage of the bill!
Mbacke Thiam, a Housing, Health & Community Organizer at @cidnyinc.bsky.social , speaks on the mistreatment of people with disabilities at NYC Jails and Prisons and calls for the immediate signature of this bill!
December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Mbacke Thiam, a Housing, Health & Community Organizer at @cidnyinc.bsky.social , speaks on the mistreatment of people with disabilities at NYC Jails and Prisons and calls for the immediate signature of this bill!
Ziyadah Amatul-Matin a member at the Katal Center calls on City Council to pass this urgent resolution urging Gov. Hochul to sign Omnibus Bill into law!
As a mother who son is incarcerated, she understands to well the crisis and violence unfolding in NY state facility.
As a mother who son is incarcerated, she understands to well the crisis and violence unfolding in NY state facility.
December 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Ziyadah Amatul-Matin a member at the Katal Center calls on City Council to pass this urgent resolution urging Gov. Hochul to sign Omnibus Bill into law!
As a mother who son is incarcerated, she understands to well the crisis and violence unfolding in NY state facility.
As a mother who son is incarcerated, she understands to well the crisis and violence unfolding in NY state facility.
Messiah Ramkissoon, the Associate ED at the Youth Justice Network speaks on his former mentee, Messiah Nantwi who was brutally beaten to death in Midstate Correctional Facility.
He calls on Gov.Hochul to immediately sign the bill to address the various crisis in NY prisons and jails!
He calls on Gov.Hochul to immediately sign the bill to address the various crisis in NY prisons and jails!
December 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Messiah Ramkissoon, the Associate ED at the Youth Justice Network speaks on his former mentee, Messiah Nantwi who was brutally beaten to death in Midstate Correctional Facility.
He calls on Gov.Hochul to immediately sign the bill to address the various crisis in NY prisons and jails!
He calls on Gov.Hochul to immediately sign the bill to address the various crisis in NY prisons and jails!
HAPPENING NOW: We’re on City Hall steps kicking off our rally calling for the passage of resolution 734-A which calls on Gov Hochul to sign the Jail and Prison Omnibus bill into law! #ShutRikers
December 18, 2025 at 2:22 PM
HAPPENING NOW: We’re on City Hall steps kicking off our rally calling for the passage of resolution 734-A which calls on Gov Hochul to sign the Jail and Prison Omnibus bill into law! #ShutRikers
Today ,Thursday, Dec 18th, at 9AM, Join us on City Hall Steps urging City Council to pass Resolution 734-A, which calls on Governor Hochul to sign the Jail Prison Omnibus Bill into law without any change !
December 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Today ,Thursday, Dec 18th, at 9AM, Join us on City Hall Steps urging City Council to pass Resolution 734-A, which calls on Governor Hochul to sign the Jail Prison Omnibus Bill into law without any change !