Community Call to Action: Stand With Us Tomorrow for Ronald Chyron Tinsley, II
Community,
We are reaching out with urgency and care as we prepare to show up together tomorrow.
Please select the links below for additional information:
These materials are being shared to provide framing, examples, and guidance, not scripts. They are meant to support you, not silence your voice. We encourage everyone to speak in their own words, grounded in truth, lived experience, and community values.
Our collective focus must remain clear and disciplined.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING OF YOU
Please take time to read all materials thoroughly and come prepared to stay focused on the core demands:
Accountability for the officers involved in the killing of Ronald Chyron Tinsley, II
Immediate transparency, including the FULL release of body-worn and dash camera footage
A truly independent investigation, free of conflicts of interest
Justice for Ronald, his family, and our community
This moment is also about more than one incident. We are calling for the County to confront and address racially biased policing policies and practices that continue to harm Black and Brown communities. The County has influence, not only in the scope and integrity of this investigation, but in shaping long-term policy, oversight, and accountability structures that determine whether this happens again. We expect that influence to be used.
This is not the moment for speculation or distraction. This is about public record, public trust, and public responsibility.
CALL TO ACTION — SHOW UP IN SOLIDARITY
Location: Monterey County Board of Supervisors Meeting (168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas)
Zoom: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/224397747
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We are asking community members to speak during public comment if you are able, wear Black and/or Red as a visible statement of unity, remembrance, resistance, and solidarity.
ACCESS & LANGUAGE
If translation or language access is needed for any of the attached documents for you, your organization, members, or community, please reply privately to this email and let us know. We want to ensure everyone is able to fully engage and participate.
This moment requires clarity.
This moment requires courage.
And this moment requires us to stand side by side.
Thank you for showing up, for staying grounded, and for standing with us as we speak out against the murder of Ronald Chyron Tinsley, II. SAY HIS NAME!
Thank you,
HCBU College Expo - February 4th
We are excited to invite you to join us in supporting an incredible opportunity for our youth and families, the 1st Annual HBCU College Expo, taking place right here in Seaside.
This event is more than a college fair; it’s a celebration of culture, education, and community, and a powerful space where young people can see themselves reflected in higher education pathways.
Why does this matter?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a long-standing legacy of academic excellence, leadership development, and community empowerment. This expo creates direct access for students and families to:
- Connect with HBCUs and other colleges and trade programs
- Learn about scholarships, admissions, and financial aid opportunities
- Get accepted to college on the spot
- Gain exposure to career pathways and campus life
- Feel encouraged, affirmed, and supported in their educational journeys
Event Details
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Oldemeyer Community Center
- 986 Hilby Ave, Seaside, CA 93955
What to Expect
College representatives from HBCUs and other institutions
Scholarship and admissions information
Special seminars and presentations, including:
- Why attend an HBCU
- How to find money for college
- Pathways to college, careers, and trades
- A welcoming, family-friendly environment open to all cultures
- Community speakers and special guests
This is a free, public event, and we strongly encourage parents, caregivers, educators, mentors, and community members to attend alongside our youth. Your presence helps demonstrate to our young people that their futures matter and that our community is committed to their success.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this invitation with students, families, schools, and partners. Let’s show up and show out for our youth.
For questions or more information, please contact The National College Resources Foundation at 877-427-4100 or visit ncrfoundation.org.
Current Sources
Contact Anita Crawley acrawley@comcast.net if you would like to add your organization’s events to this calendar.