RMF’s inquiry into racial equity at Columbia Public Schools came after the President of the Missouri NAACP asked us to advocate for a mother whose child had been wrongly arrested by the police department. Since that time we have learned of four cases pending against CPS regarding harmful disciplinary practices.
Columbia Warrant Amnesty Dec 9-20, 2019
"This warrant amnesty applies to outstanding warrants from Columbia Municipal Court for anyone facing arrest for failing to appear for traffic and parking tickets or other City of Columbia ordinance violations."
We are writing with regard to RMF’s call for Carla London’s resignation.This letter is a response to the ongoing lack of engagement following the arrest of Ms. Kandas Holmes-Barnes’ daughter in January of this year.While we remain firm in asking for her resignation, we want to comment on the responses we have received from Dr. […]
Traci Wilson-Kleekamp on Sunday morning drove on snow-covered roads to bail a woman out of jail. The woman had been in jail overnight for failure to appear on a citation for having no proof of insurance and an expired tag. She was the first recipient of services from the Race Matters, Friends Community Bail Fund, […]