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Wednesday, April 21 at 7 pm

Cecil Solidarity cannot accomplish its goals without input and support from our community members! Join us to learn more about ways you can advance the cause in Cecil County and give us feedback about where you want our efforts directed!

Cecil Solidarity is in the Washington Post!

ELKTON, Md. — The windows to the sheriff’s department were shuttered. But as Christine Givens paced back and forth outside, a mic in her hand, she knew there were deputies inside who could hear her.

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If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. 

-Desmond Tutu

                                   Immediate Goals 

 

Police Reform 

Defund the police and reallocate funds to community

Community oversight of local law enforcement

Education

Empower youth to confront racism

Colloborate with local educators

Develop learning opportunities for the community

Civic Engagement & Education

Increase engagement of citizens in the political process

Educate citizens on how to run for political office

News & Blog

Cecil Solidarity Protests to Demand the Firing of a Sheriff’s Deputy

Cecil Solidarity protests to demand the firing of a sheriff's deputy ELKTON — On Saturday, around 65 people gathered in front of the Cecil County Sheriff’s office to demand Corporal Bryan Shockey’s firing. Cecil Solidarity organized the protest after the release (119...

A Tale of Two Americas

It’s been over a month since hundreds of confederate flag waving white supremacists stormed The People’s House, wreaking havoc on everything in their path. They called it a “revolution,” an attempt to take back their country because their guy had lost. While difficult...