Executive Director of the most amazing non-profit that supports public defenders who represent the voiceless...Gideon's Promise, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Joined January 2013
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Ilham Askia retweeted
For the first time in our history a former public defender and an African American woman will sit upon the highest court in the land! Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on this historic accomplishment. Let’s get to work and keep Gideon’s promise.
#SCOTUSConfirmation
Ilham Askia retweeted
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been confirmed as the next Supreme Court Justice.
Oh...Happy Day! The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson...a public defender on the Highest Court! An African American Woman on the highest court! Yassssssss!!
Ilham Askia retweeted
Celebrate and support public defense!!!!
#GideonsPromiseWeek
To start Gideon’s Promise Week, we are celebrating 15 years with our $15 for $15 campaign. Donate $15 or increments of $15 to help continue in the fight to end mass incarceration. Join our promise! Click the link: bit.ly/15for15PromiseCampaig…
Ilham Askia retweeted
Great question...I'd argue that we risk alot.
What do we risk when we position prosecutors as the key to justice reform rather than centering the role of robust & well-funded public defense systems? @JRapping @AngelaJDavis @ManoRajuPD and Akhi Johnson discuss next Thursday, January 27: buff.ly/3GeAjVk
Ilham Askia retweeted
Register for this important event! #KeepingThePromise
On Wednesday, October 20th, at 6PM EST, Gideon's Promise presents, The Intersection of Voting & Criminal Justice Reform! Our panel will discuss the impact that voting legislation has on our criminal legal system. To register, please visit: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_….
Ilham Askia retweeted
The conference will be hosted by The Cochran Firm Sept. 22-24 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. As Atlanta continues to serve as the backdrop of a historic civil rights movement, past and present; attorneys are coming together to host a summit dedicated to promoting equality.
Ilham Askia retweeted
We would like to welcome our newest board member, Alejo Rodriguez! Mr. Rodriguez is the Chief of Curriculum and Storytelling at Zealous, an organization that uplifts and advocates for public defenders. We are so delighted to have him a part of our team! #KeepingthePromise
Ilham Askia retweeted
The Highland Project is here! Join us in following the launch of THP which aims to put Black women at the center of closing the racial wealth gap.
Follow at @LeadHighland and check out the website:
TheHighlandProject.org
I'm disappointed that the reaction to the results of an election in Georgia resulted in our legislature passing a voter suppression bill.
Ilham Askia retweeted
From passage of the #SB202 voter suppression bill targeted at Black and brown voters to the arrest of a Black legislator who was advocating for the voting rights of her constituents, today was a reminder of Georgia’s dark past. We must fight for the future of our democracy #gapol
Ilham Askia retweeted
Ours is a Black & Jewish household. Tomorrow begins Passover - we remember our shared history of oppression and rededicate ourselves to fighting until everyone is free. Raising two children with this perspective is part of our contribution to the ongoing struggle for justice!
Ilham Askia retweeted
We Won!!! CA Supreme Court declared #SB1391 constitutional! This means DA's can't try transfer youth under 16 to adult court!!! This is over attempts from Santa Clara County DA Office who still wanted to transfer our kids. #WhenWeFightWeWin for our children! Here's the presser!✊🏾
Ilham Askia retweeted
Great conversation with to folks who know the communities public defenders serve. Folks like this make podcasting fun!
New Episode Alert: Episode 8 - Public Defenders and the Communities They Serve with co-hosts @JRapping and @ilhamaskia is live! Featuring our special guests @cthagod and @shedefendsit! Tune in right now. Listen Here: soundcloud.com/gideonspromis…
Ilham Askia retweeted
Gideon’s Promise: The Podcast is back with a brand new episode! Episode 8 is dropping this Wednesday at 12PM EST featuring The @breakfastclubam Co-Host and Author, @cthagod and the @southerncenter Movement Building Counsel, @shedefendsit! You don’t want to miss it.
Special thanks to @graceweber @waynamusic for their amazing performances tonight at our @Gideons_Promise fundraiser tonight!
Ilham Askia retweeted
No child should ever have to feel this vulnerable in the hands of police. We've seen many youth interrogated in their homes, schools, streets, even hospital rooms. @Evan_Low We need your YES vote to #PassSB203 to ensure young ppl are not alone when facing police interrogation.
If you live in metro-Atlanta, tune into @V103Atlanta to hear two dynamic guys discuss @JRapping new book! I know @AttorneyCrump and Jon will have a lot to tell @BigTiggerShow
