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Christopher Kalonji was a Black 19-year-old known to be a kind and thoughtful teen. On Jan 28, 2016, Christopher was in a mental health crisis. He called 911 for help. Clackamas County Sheriffs came to his home where no one was in danger until they arrived. Instead of getting Christopher the mental health care he needed, they shot and killed him.
Read MoreTerrence Hayes is a leader with OR DA for the People and Liberation Literacy. Liberation Literacy works with people in prison and outside to build social justice literacy. Read his important perspective on COVID-19 and Oregon jails and prisons today.
Read MoreDonna Hayes, grandmother of Quanice "Moose" Hayes and member of Pacific Northwest Family Circle, shares how the police murdered her son and how the district attorney has failed to hold them accountable.
Read MoreIrene Kalonji, mother of Christopher Kalonji and co-founder of Pacific Northwest Family Circle, shares how the police murdered her son and how the district attorney has failed to hold them accountable.
Read MoreShiloh Wilson-Phelps, mother of Bodhi Phelps and co-founder of Pacific Northwest Family Circle, shares how the police murdered her son and how the district attorney has failed to hold them accountable.
Read MoreJosh Cook, member of Phoenix Rising Transitions, shares his story about how Measure 11 affected his experience in prison. Oregon DA for the People is a campaign that builds power for the communities most impacted by the district attorney.
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