An open letter to the administrations of Penn and Drexel University Dear President Gutmann, President Fry, and Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, We are approaching a year since community and student activists came together to demand that Penn and Drexel Universities become responsible neighbors…

The Controller’s report on the city’s response to civil unrest during summer of 2020 proves that negligence and poor decision making of city leadership put residents at risk for widespread police brutality. …

The city’s response to the Controller’s report on the use of tear gas last summer was disappointing and suspect. It was disappointing that Mayor Kenney has not responded. It is suspect that the only one speaking out is Police Commissioner Outlaw. Could she perhaps be a convenient scapegoat? Regardless of…

Greetings Penn Community for Justice (PCJ) Members! We have had an incredible summer and fall. Checkout all we have been up to on our new website pennforjustice.com. This winter, PCJ is starting a new chapter and we would love to have you join us as we build our plan for…

Today Penn announced that it would pay $10 million a year for the next 10 years to the School District of Philadelphia. …

Dear Community: There have been some questions as to who Penn Community for Justice (PCJ) is and what we stand for. Let us tell you! Who We Are We are a racially and socioeconomically diverse group of Penn staff, alumni, students and Philadelphia residents. What We Stand For We organize…

Mission: Penn Community for Justice (PCJ) provides a platform for Penn and Philadelphia community members who are committed to direct action to organize for racial and economic justice, and an equitable redistribution of Penn’s hoarded wealth and influence. Values: We believe that this work can only be accomplished by building…