In the midst of all the rescheduled wedding invitations, make sure to block out August 28th in your calendar. Why? It's time to march. Voting Rights Are Under Attack Since January, 48 states have introduced 389 bills that amount to shameful, outright voter suppression, and many have already become law. These laws suppress voting methods that enrich our democracy and lead to high turnout: banning ballot drop boxes and mail-in voting, reducing early voting days and hours, restr

Did you know that #SSI Restoration Act would allow 8 MILLION a better quality of life? We all age, we all know someone who has a disability or chronic illness. Any one of us could become disabled at any point. You or someone you love will age and become sick. It's a terrifying world out there. Our disabled and aging populations need you to speak to your representatives in congress NOW to save lives and keep people out of forced poverty. You can make a difference in the lives

In the midst of the chaos of the pandemic, more and more schools across the country started experimenting on students with “eProctoring” surveillance software to ensure students aren't cheating. After major news reports exposed the ways that this is harmful for students and doesn’t actually help anything, there has been a huge backlash, and a dozen schools have said that they won’t use spyware on their students - including top universities like Stanford, MIT, and Princeton. H

Think about how many rapists are never are held accountable in this day and age, it is absurd that we continue to hold individuals for antiquated charges such as weed possession. Yet there are hundreds of incarcerated individuals currently waiting for the slow trudge of the judiciary system. Allen Russell is one of those individuals. Allen Russell was arrested in 2017 for possession of cannabis. He now faces a life sentence that was upheld by the state appeals court because t

Did you know that many cities across America don't make it easy to recycle glass? Yup, you might want to check out your local recycling rules because they vary from city to city. Learn about your city's specific rules at: https://www.recyclebycity.com. After learning that a single piece of glass in a recycling bin in New Orleans would cause the entire load to be sent to the landfill where it would never decompose, seniors at Tulane University launched Glass Half Full in the b

DONATE + TAKE ACTION: Though the majority of the blame for climate change belongs to major corporations and big business, as citizens of the Earth we all have a responsibility to protect the environment on an individual level. Climate Justice Alliance: a collective of 70+ grassroots organizations in frontline communities enacting real solutions to the climate crisis. Indigenous Environmental Network: a network of indigenous leaders and communities fighting for Environmental J

Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for on-demand visual assistance through a live video calls. As a sighted volunteer you can help just by installing the Be My Eyes app (available at Google Play & the iPhone App Store). A blind or a low-vision user may need help with anything from checking expiry dates, distinguishing colors, reading instructions or navigating new surroundings. Volunteer from

"We all feel the urgency of the climate crisis, but we're still stuck in the binary. Is it up to us as individuals to solve this? Or do we put our faith in governments and companies to change their ways?" _____________________ #ThisIsHowYoucan #GetInvolved #TakeAction #Documentary #GlobalCrisis

How convenient that corporations publicly support Black lives and Black voters when it is good marketing for them, yet continue to underhandedly support politicians currently pushing voter suppression bills that will impact those very Black communities. The Georgia Legislature recently passed #SB241 & #HB531, some of the worst voter suppression bills that will erase historic gains of expanding voting access. #ThisIsHowYouCan hold these corporations accountable for their super

There are quite a few items in the news regarding criminal justice reform, police accountability, and police brutality and violence. Two pieces of legislation (SB 211 & HR 7085) would be a particularly big win for the movement to end police brutality and promote accountability and authentic action toward firing oft-cited violent officers. So what would the laws be and how can we help? #ThisIsHowYouCan Lawmakers in Kentucky have advanced a bill that would level a misdemeanor c

The Golden Globes isn't having a good year. Actually, they haven't had a good reputation in quite some time. They're even bringing back fan-favorites Amy Phoeler and Tina Fey to host - and it won't be enough. This year, the awards show has come under fire after snubbing shows like "I May Destroy You" and "Bridgerton" in favor of critically-mocked "Emily In Paris." But wait, there's more! The 2021 Golden Globes is also in the news getting panned for nominating Australian singe

Follow @homegrownterrorists, the instagram account helping to name the insurrectionists from the pro-Trump riot in DC on January 6th. The best part? All the people identified are being caught either from the news footage or their own uploaded social media photos. "An Instagram account called @homegrownterrorists that cropped up on Wednesday quickly gained more than 241,000 followers and shared the identities of at least 22 people." - The New York Times "An Instagram page is I

Doing some last minute shopping for the holidays? Who isn’t? Instead of getting something basic off of Amazon, this is how you can support a range of unique local businesses this season. I’ve collected a variety of curated small businesses lists (along with a few fun gift ideas) that will ensure that your gift is unlike any other this season. Right to Left, Top to Bottom - 15 Indigenous Businesses To Support - Ultralight Dreams (terra-cotta Plant Pots) - Sustainable Black Bus

Some Indigenous Peoples refer to ‘Thanksgiving’ as the ‘National Day of Mourning.’ It is a day founded in a myth about this country’s origin--one that reframes a long history of attempted genocide as a friendly feast. This year many people are mourning loved ones lost to COVID, as well as state and vigilante violence. So what does 'Thanksgiving' even mean this year anyways? Let's rethink. This ‘Thanksgiving’ let’s look at the myths and lies the US is founded on and get aligne

Okay, you've updated your voter registration and requested your absentee/mail-in ballot. Now what? As important as it is to get #45 out of office, local elections and measures are incredibly vital to policy change. Plan a video call party to learn about the measures on your ballot! Breaking up the work makes the research behind your ballot manageable. That way, you’re not panicked on election day trying to make on-the-spot decisions. STEP 1: Create invitations for video call

In one week, One World, the WNBA and NBA will kickoff WHAT NOW: AN ANTIRACIST TEACH-IN! Professor Ibram X. Kendi, the acclaimed author of How To Be An Anti-Racist, will be dialoguing each night with one of America’s leading authors and special guests from the WNBA and NBA, hosted each night by a different Black-owned bookstore. WHAT NOW: An Antiracist Teach-In is a weeklong virtual conversation series featuring dialogues between Professor Kendi and other prominent thought lea

Featuring diverse voices from around the globe Anti-Racist Daily is the creation of Nicole Cardoza, who acts as editor-in-chief and identifies as a cisgender Black woman. Get a daily newsletter delivered right to your inbox that will help you dismantle white supremacy. Sign up at: https://www.antiracismdaily.com. From diversity and inclusion in the travel industry to ensuring racial equity in digital classrooms, you can catch up all on all past newsletters by reading the arch

The LA City Council Public Safety Council is taking the time to collect public responses to police reform. However, this survey isn't being shared with the public as much as it is being shared with pro-police groups and community forums. Make your voice heard and share your opinions with those in power at: LA City Council Public Safety Survey _____________ #ThisIsHowYouCan #TakeAction #Act #PoliceReform

Step 1 - Don't make it about you. Microaggressions are the everyday indignities and insults that members of marginalized groups endure in their routine interactions with people in all walks of life. If you’ve been called out for committing a microaggression you need to respond with compassion, concern, and humility. “You want people to feel respected, so you need to walk the talk,” Zheng says. “It’s important to get this right.” Here are some tips. Take a breath. Being called

"If parents don’t explain why these inequities exist — that they exist because of longstanding systemic racism in this country — children will assume they must be justified or 'natural.'" - Kelsey Borresen There is never too young of an age to bring up race while raising your child. If Black parents need to teach their children about race in order to help them survive and thrive in an unjust and racist world, then White parents better be doing the same. Remember, there is no