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WHO WE ARE

CPR is an African American-led grassroots, anti-racist social justice organization that articulates an inclusive value system. Membership is open to anyone in the East Tennessee area; however, we are committed to developing and supporting a leadership that derives from the African American communities most directly and adversely affected by the issues of racism, police brutality, and criminal injustice.
 

OUR MISSION

Mission Statement:  CPR helps organize people affected by a problem take informed collective action to shape their own destiny.

CPR is an organized group of citizens seeking to use democratic means to bring forth justice.  We maintain that our leadership must come from the people adversely affected by the problem(s) upon which we are focusing.  We believe in accountability -- the accountability of those we govern and the accountability of those who govern us.

In July, 1997, CPR was organized to encourage and promote greater democratic participation in the issues that affect our lives; to promote, facilitate, and implement community self-determination; and to seek civilian accountability of local police.

CPR monitors and documents local complaints of police misconduct.

COORDINATING COUNCIL / LEADERSHIP

Umar Tate, Administrative Director
Rick Held, Vice President
Gia Gray, Secretary
Bill & LaTonya Lundy
John Mayer
Stan Bowie
 

OUR BACKGROUND

How did CPR come into being? What were the incidents that fueled this group's flames toward police accountability? For more information about CPR's beginnings, click here.
 

COUNCIL OF ADVISORS

Dwight Aarons
Ron Davis
TaKisha Fitzgerald
Margaret Held
Kathy Roberts