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Our first Education and Community Roundtable, hosted through the NEON Program at RiseBoro Community Schools, was truly one for the books.

The dialogue underscored the importance of being informed, prepared, and united when exercising our right to protest.

www.protesttestimonyproject.org

30.01.2026 21:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legal Aid attorney Rigodis Appling, explains why the Protest Testimony Project matters β€” and how community voices turn lived experience into real impact.

Follow @ptpproject.bsky.social for updates and join us at an upcoming roundtable workshop. Your testimony matters.

05.02.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A nurse. A researcher. A helper.

24.01.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 24595    πŸ” 3967    πŸ’¬ 479    πŸ“Œ 108
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Professor Alex Vitale and Author of The End of Policing, discusses the significance of the NYPD Protest Settlement and the central role of organizing, testimony, and First Amendment protections. Learn more at protesttestimonyproject.org

@psjpbc.bsky.social @alexvitale.bsky.social

09.01.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow Aaron Rodgers! Honestly man I never cared for you….but take care of yourself out there

13.01.2026 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You know the value of 2 hours of a Saturday? Especially with the sun setting at 3:30pm.

07.12.2025 01:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very grateful for all these new weed delivery services, but y’all gotta realize that β€œwithin 2 hours” is not an ETA!

07.12.2025 01:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re here to uplift community voices, but we cannot offer legal or emergency support.
If you’re in danger or need immediate protest-related help, please contact the trusted resources listed here.
ProtestTestimonyProject.org @nyclu.org @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @indivisible.org

03.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jarrett Payne’s courage and clarity have shaped this work from day one. His voice reminds us why documenting what happens at protests isn’t optional, it’s essential.

www.protesttestimonyproject.org
@nyclu.org @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psc-cuny.org

01.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Micaela Martinez has been a critical voice in pushing this work forward, naming what our communities have lived, and insisting it be documented.
@nyclu.org @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psc-cuny.org
protesttestimonyproject.org #protesttestimonyproject

24.11.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Follow the PTP project! Learn more about NYPD compliance with the protest policing settlement and protect yourselves in these streets!

19.11.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A closer look at the Protest Testimony Project platform. Learn your rights. See what changed. Share what you’re witnessing at protests. protesttestimonyproject.org
#protesttestimonyproject

18.11.2025 14:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Justice doesn’t end at the march. It continues with how protest is policed, documented, and remembered.
Today we launched a new platform where New Yorkers can get education on protest rights and more. Explore the platform: www.protesttestimonyproject.org
@nyclu.org @legalaidnyc.bsky.social

17.11.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lowkey it’s so crazy how loud people are being in these streets out here in bk. Acting like we beat the nazis or something.

And you know what, we kind of did

05.11.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah on Tuesdays I unlock my 3rd eye

04.11.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So much going on in the world and here I sit thinking about the death of mechanical pencils. Where did they go?

04.11.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Dick Cheney was still alive? Oh damn

04.11.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Honestly no more biopics of people who are still alive please. Really no more biopics. Are y’all out of ideas?

22.10.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The giants keep proving to me that hope is ghetto

19.10.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If we’re getting a full season of Zach fox on abbot this year could potentially be saved

17.10.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The City Council must actβ€”abolish the database and pass Intro 798.

16.10.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

98% of those listed are Black or Latino. No parents were notified when minors were added. Officers still access sealed records.

16.10.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The NYPD Inspector General’s new report confirms what communities have said for years: the NYPD’s β€œgang database” is beyond repair. #erasethedatabase

16.10.2025 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

The real problem with Facebook is that a lot of y’all got married and change last names and now I’m like who the fuck is Sydney Anderson?

15.10.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

bumping this for no reason

13.10.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 111    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1

Bro I’ve been bumping Zach Bryan on the low, not bad

08.10.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Damn that’s crazy they don’t do double overtime anymore? Did they ever? Did I make that up?

29.09.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yung thug is so polarizing. Like do you want to be free?

27.09.2025 02:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us Sept tomorrow at Red Hook Interim Library for Gangs in Our Community: Portrayal & Narrative β€” a free workshop on gang policing, databases and community impact. 3–4:45 PM. Details: www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/gan... #erasethedatabase

24.09.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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