Through collective action and a legal win, the Metropolitan Police was forced to admit its Gangs Matrix is unlawful. Now, they must #EraseTheDatabase for good. Find out more at www.erasethedatabase.uk
#EraseTheDatabase
Through collective action and a legal win, we have forced the Metropolitan Police to admit that the Gangs Matrix is unlawful. Now they must #EraseTheDatabase for good.
www.erasethedatabase.uk
December 28, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Through collective action and a legal win, the Metropolitan Police was forced to admit its Gangs Matrix is unlawful. Now, they must #EraseTheDatabase for good. Find out more at www.erasethedatabase.uk
Much of what enabled Chicago to withstand midway blitz was built by abolitionists and little of it has been credited to them. Thinking (and writing) about that.
The city's expanded sanctuary protections, for instance, came directly out of this energy.
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The city's expanded sanctuary protections, for instance, came directly out of this energy.
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Know Your Movements: The #EraseTheDatabase Campaign
Meet the organizers working to reform and abolish the city’s gang database.
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June 3, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Much of what enabled Chicago to withstand midway blitz was built by abolitionists and little of it has been credited to them. Thinking (and writing) about that.
The city's expanded sanctuary protections, for instance, came directly out of this energy.
southsideweekly.com/know-your-mo...
The city's expanded sanctuary protections, for instance, came directly out of this energy.
southsideweekly.com/know-your-mo...
Intersecting, mutually reinforcing movements that shaped expanded sanctuary: M4BL, #NoDAPL, #Not1More, #ErasetheDatabase, and, yes, #AbolishICE.
June 11, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Intersecting, mutually reinforcing movements that shaped expanded sanctuary: M4BL, #NoDAPL, #Not1More, #ErasetheDatabase, and, yes, #AbolishICE.
The @nycpublicadvocate.bsky.social speaking at the G.A.N.G.S. Coalition rally denouncing NYPD’s continued stop and frisk usage and calling for the passage of Intro. 798 #erasethedatabase
December 16, 2024 at 3:15 PM
The @nycpublicadvocate.bsky.social speaking at the G.A.N.G.S. Coalition rally denouncing NYPD’s continued stop and frisk usage and calling for the passage of Intro. 798 #erasethedatabase
This was in significant part the work of Native ppl, Latine ppl, Black ppl, Palestinian ppl. Coalition connections were made during #NoDAPL, the murder of Laquan McDonald, reparations for Burge's victims, #ErasetheDatabase, Muslim ban... can you think of why they might hesitate to wave US flags?
June 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
This was in significant part the work of Native ppl, Latine ppl, Black ppl, Palestinian ppl. Coalition connections were made during #NoDAPL, the murder of Laquan McDonald, reparations for Burge's victims, #ErasetheDatabase, Muslim ban... can you think of why they might hesitate to wave US flags?
Shoutout to our coalitions leaders for their work and advocacy advancing this narrative! #erasethedatabase
This week’s main story is about gang databases, how they’re made, how they’re being used, and why we all love to take a little peek at someone else’s screen. Phone on the subway, laptop in a coffee shop, computer in a cop car, you name it – if we can see it, we’re peekin’.
August 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Shoutout to our coalitions leaders for their work and advocacy advancing this narrative! #erasethedatabase
Youth Justice Network out strong advocating for the passage of the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act and #righttoremainsilent Act outside of the Horizon detention facility in the Bronx! #erasethedatabase @indivisible.org @psjpbc.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Youth Justice Network out strong advocating for the passage of the Youth Justice and Opportunities Act and #righttoremainsilent Act outside of the Horizon detention facility in the Bronx! #erasethedatabase @indivisible.org @psjpbc.bsky.social
Councilmember Alexa Aviles highlighting the importance of passing Intro 798. #erasethedatabase
December 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Councilmember Alexa Aviles highlighting the importance of passing Intro 798. #erasethedatabase
NYPD admitted during today’s hearing that youth interrogations by police are a primary source of so-called “self-admissions” for entry into the gang database. #erasethedatabase
December 16, 2024 at 5:52 PM
NYPD admitted during today’s hearing that youth interrogations by police are a primary source of so-called “self-admissions” for entry into the gang database. #erasethedatabase
We thank @freedomagendany.bsky.social and our CMS leaders for standing with us as we work to abolish the NYPD’s racist database #erasethedatabase
February 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We thank @freedomagendany.bsky.social and our CMS leaders for standing with us as we work to abolish the NYPD’s racist database #erasethedatabase
Join the rally to end profiling of youth of color in NYC #erasethedatabase
Like Stop and Frisk, gang affiliation is defined so broadly that NYPD can capture any neighborhood or individual they deem suspicious, and no criminal conduct whatsoever is required to be identified as a gang member.
December 15, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Join the rally to end profiling of youth of color in NYC #erasethedatabase
It’s official: the NYPD’s “gang database” is built on bias, not safety. The Inspector General’s new report proves it.
Rally with us Oct 23, 5PM @ One Police Plaza to demand City Council pass #Intro798. #EraseTheDatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psjpbc.bsky.social @indivisible.org
Rally with us Oct 23, 5PM @ One Police Plaza to demand City Council pass #Intro798. #EraseTheDatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psjpbc.bsky.social @indivisible.org
October 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s official: the NYPD’s “gang database” is built on bias, not safety. The Inspector General’s new report proves it.
Rally with us Oct 23, 5PM @ One Police Plaza to demand City Council pass #Intro798. #EraseTheDatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psjpbc.bsky.social @indivisible.org
Rally with us Oct 23, 5PM @ One Police Plaza to demand City Council pass #Intro798. #EraseTheDatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @psjpbc.bsky.social @indivisible.org
Coalition members @alexvitale.bsky.social and Youth Mentors from Brownsville Community Justice Center, gave a presentation on the harms of Gangs policing, and the importance of trauma informed alternatives at the Beyond the Bars conference at Columbia School of Social Work. #erasethedatabase
March 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Coalition members @alexvitale.bsky.social and Youth Mentors from Brownsville Community Justice Center, gave a presentation on the harms of Gangs policing, and the importance of trauma informed alternatives at the Beyond the Bars conference at Columbia School of Social Work. #erasethedatabase
We are here at city hall advocating for the passage of Intro 798! #erasethedatabase
February 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We are here at city hall advocating for the passage of Intro 798! #erasethedatabase
Thank you to the @nycpublicadvocate.bsky.social for standing with us as we push to abolish this racist form of broken windows policing. #erasethedatabase advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
NYC Public Advocate Calls To End Flawed NYPC Gang Database, Improve Actual Public Safety
Press Release, February 24th, 2025
advocate.nyc.gov
February 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Thank you to the @nycpublicadvocate.bsky.social for standing with us as we push to abolish this racist form of broken windows policing. #erasethedatabase advocate.nyc.gov/press/nyc-pu...
Professor Babe Howell and Matthew Brodwith from the @legalaidnyc.bsky.social representing the coalition at the Organizing Towards Liberation social Justice fair earlier today! #erasethedatabase
September 24, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Professor Babe Howell and Matthew Brodwith from the @legalaidnyc.bsky.social representing the coalition at the Organizing Towards Liberation social Justice fair earlier today! #erasethedatabase
Our Lead Sponsor Althea Stevens longtime G.A.N.G.S coalition advocate and ally is standing with us to call for the passage of Intro. 798 to abolish the NYPD’s racist criminal group database. #erasethedatabase
December 16, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Our Lead Sponsor Althea Stevens longtime G.A.N.G.S coalition advocate and ally is standing with us to call for the passage of Intro. 798 to abolish the NYPD’s racist criminal group database. #erasethedatabase
Great to be down at Red Hook Initiative for their annual block party! Ran into Councilmember Alexa Aviles one of our most vocal supporters. Proud to stand with you always council member and thank you to RHI for their amazing work! #erasethedatabase
August 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Great to be down at Red Hook Initiative for their annual block party! Ran into Councilmember Alexa Aviles one of our most vocal supporters. Proud to stand with you always council member and thank you to RHI for their amazing work! #erasethedatabase
Shame on council member Vickie Paladino for fear mongering against our immigrant communities by encouraging the usage of law enforcement databases as a tool to criminalize these populations. For a country founded by immigrants, we sure don’t know how to treat them. #erasethedatabase
February 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Shame on council member Vickie Paladino for fear mongering against our immigrant communities by encouraging the usage of law enforcement databases as a tool to criminalize these populations. For a country founded by immigrants, we sure don’t know how to treat them. #erasethedatabase
When questioned by council member Tiffany Caban on the usage of social media surveillance to place youth on the gangs database, the NYPD officials said that social media monitoring does NOT occur. A MAJOR contradiction from their opening testimony. #erasethedatabase
February 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When questioned by council member Tiffany Caban on the usage of social media surveillance to place youth on the gangs database, the NYPD officials said that social media monitoring does NOT occur. A MAJOR contradiction from their opening testimony. #erasethedatabase
Coalition Member Psyco Wilson from Youth Represents giving a workshop on Gang Portrayal and Narrative at the undergraduate class of Professor Alex Vitale at Brooklyn College #erasethedatabase
December 11, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Coalition Member Psyco Wilson from Youth Represents giving a workshop on Gang Portrayal and Narrative at the undergraduate class of Professor Alex Vitale at Brooklyn College #erasethedatabase
The NYPD’s racist Gang Database has to go. Join the @GANGScoalition for public phonebanking sessions to call your City Council Members and demand they pass #Intro798.
Nov 20&21 | 12–2 PM ET Register:https://naacpldf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3EWXrIoQ96GNAxuf4H83A #EraseTheDatabase #PassIntro798
Nov 20&21 | 12–2 PM ET Register:https://naacpldf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3EWXrIoQ96GNAxuf4H83A #EraseTheDatabase #PassIntro798
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The NYPD’s racist Gang Database has to go. Join the @GANGScoalition for public phonebanking sessions to call your City Council Members and demand they pass #Intro798.
Nov 20&21 | 12–2 PM ET Register:https://naacpldf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3EWXrIoQ96GNAxuf4H83A #EraseTheDatabase #PassIntro798
Nov 20&21 | 12–2 PM ET Register:https://naacpldf-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/W3EWXrIoQ96GNAxuf4H83A #EraseTheDatabase #PassIntro798
The NYPD’s gang database doesn’t protect us—it profiles us. Even after “reforms,” 98% of people listed are Black or Latino. Real safety means investment, not surveillance. Pass Intro 798 #EraseTheDatabase #Intro798 @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @stopspyingny.bsky.social
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...
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GANGS Coalition Responds to NYPD-IG Gang Policing Report
NYPD-IG report confirms the NYPD's Gang Database targets Black and Latino youth perpetuate racial profiling, lack transparency, and operates without oversight or accountability.
www.naacpldf.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The NYPD’s gang database doesn’t protect us—it profiles us. Even after “reforms,” 98% of people listed are Black or Latino. Real safety means investment, not surveillance. Pass Intro 798 #EraseTheDatabase #Intro798 @legalaidnyc.bsky.social @stopspyingny.bsky.social
www.naacpldf.org/press-releas...
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Our first panel included Kraig Lewis arrested during the Bronx 120. As well as a powerhouse group of advocates include Babe Howell, Anthony Posada, Vic Dempsey, and Aaliyah Guillermo-Nickens. #erasethedatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our first panel included Kraig Lewis arrested during the Bronx 120. As well as a powerhouse group of advocates include Babe Howell, Anthony Posada, Vic Dempsey, and Aaliyah Guillermo-Nickens. #erasethedatabase @legalaidnyc.bsky.social
After a well-received community education workshop on gang policing narratives, the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library invited us to table at their community block party today.
Shoutout to our public libraries for always being beacons of safety, knowledge, and joy! #EraseTheDatabase
Shoutout to our public libraries for always being beacons of safety, knowledge, and joy! #EraseTheDatabase
July 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
After a well-received community education workshop on gang policing narratives, the Canarsie branch of the Brooklyn Public Library invited us to table at their community block party today.
Shoutout to our public libraries for always being beacons of safety, knowledge, and joy! #EraseTheDatabase
Shoutout to our public libraries for always being beacons of safety, knowledge, and joy! #EraseTheDatabase