Why MSC - Movement Strategy Center

Movement Strategy Center

Since 2001 we have challenged systemic racism by providing space for reflection, experimentation, incubation, and fiscal sponsor services to BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA Transformative Movement leaders tackling social justice causes that center on the interconnected issues of racial, gender, and environmental inequity. We insist on a radical shift in philanthropy that transforms giving practices in support of a culture of equity and diversity.
Join us!

Putting love at the center.
Embodying the values and spirit of our partners.
Committed to a Just Transition.

Movement Strategy Center

Since 2001 we have challenged systemic racism by providing space for reflection, experimentation, incubation, and fiscal sponsor services to BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA Transformative Movement leaders tackling social justice causes that center on the interconnected issues of racial, gender, and environmental inequity. We insist on a radical shift in philanthropy that transforms giving practices in support of a culture of equity and diversity.
Join us!

Putting love at the center.
Embodying the values and spirit of our partners.
Committed to a Just Transition.

Download our 2022–2023 annual report

Categories and suggestions and shows — oh my! We

Categories and suggestions and shows — oh my! Welcome to #PodcastWednesdays, a monthly feature where every second week we'll bring you some listening suggestions from the overwhelming amount of choices out there. This month, we're highlighting a few podcasts from within MSC's own ecosystem. Share your favorite pods with us in the comments!🎙🎧

Featuring @thebigwe, @alliance4felixcove, @_artcoop, @healfoodalliance, @ceejhcenter

It's been a rough week. We've all been affected in

It's been a rough week. We've all been affected in some way by #HurricaneHelene. We hope all of you living in affected areas, or have loved ones in those areas, are safe.
Today's #memedump stars #MooDeng, the sassy pygmy hippo who's taking social media by storm. We hope she puts a smile on your face!🦛😆
✨Check our "Happenings" highlight for donation drop off information. Please DM us info about collections in your area so we can share!✨

📷Some images thanks to @seedingsovereignty & @earthlyguy

We've spent the last few days highlighting major t

We've spent the last few days highlighting major takeaways from the "Shift the South" report published by Women's Foundation of the South. Last but certainly not least: POWER.📣✨
If you missed HEALTH and WEALTH, scroll back to check them out, and access the full report at our Link in Bio! @womensfdnsouth
#RacialDisparity #BridgingTheGap #SystemicChange #JustTransition #ShiftTheSouth

Women's Foundation of the South's report studied s

Women's Foundation of the South's report studied seven southern states for their "Shift the South: Why Women and Girls of Color Can't Wait for Change" report. We're highlighting three major takeaways. Up today: WEALTH.💰✨
Read the full report at our Link in Bio! @womensfdnsouth
#RacialDisparity #HealthcareEquity #WomensHealth #BridgingTheGap #SystemicChange #InclusiveCare #HealthForAll
#ShiftTheSouth

📚Grab a blanket, a beverage, and a book — wel

📚Grab a blanket, a beverage, and a book — welcome to #BookClubTuesday! Our new monthly feature will have a different focus every first Tuesday. This month, we’re excited to share a few new releases by BIPOC, AAPI, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+, and/or women authors. If you have suggestions for next month's feature, comment below or send us a DM! And let us know you're reading, too!📖✨ #ReadingRoundup #bookstagram
(Release dates may be subject to change.)

Women's Foundation of the South's report studied s

Women's Foundation of the South's report studied seven southern states for their "Shift the South: Why Women and Girls of Color Can't Wait for Change" report. We're highlighting three major takeaways over the next few days.
First up: HEALTH.🩺✨
Read the full report at our Link in Bio! @womensfdnsouth
#RacialDisparity #HealthcareEquity #WomensHealth #BridgingTheGap #SystemicChange #InclusiveCare #HealthForAll
#ShiftTheSouth

📣We're hiring!📣 MSC is hiring a Chief People

📣We're hiring!📣
MSC is hiring a Chief People & Culture Officer to oversee all aspects of our human resources functions. In addition to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent, the Chief People & Culture Officer plays a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with laws/regulations, and driving initiatives that support MSC's goals and objectives.

See the full job description at our link in bio!

🥳We're excited to share that MSC was mentioned

🥳We're excited to share that MSC was mentioned in Learning Policy Institute's report "Redesigning High Schools: 10 Features for Success!" Click our Link in Bio to read the full report, which offers evidence-based recommendations to make U.S. schools more humane, enriching, and productive. Which suggestions resonate most with you? #21stCenturyLearning #EducationForAll #EquityInEducation

Image Credit: Learning Policy Institute

Building Youth Movements for Community Change look

Building Youth Movements for Community Change looks to see how marginalized young people have influenced decision makers at the highest levels of power.

Find the article at the resources link in our bio.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

Facilitating Power, a Movement Strategy Network me

Facilitating Power, a Movement Strategy Network member, completed this case study designed to provide shared language for being explicit about the level of family engagement in school planning and decision-making.

Find the case study at the resources link in our bio.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

The Power of Transformative Youth Leadership dives

The Power of Transformative Youth Leadership dives into youth organizing for changes in public school systems in Pittsburgh.

Find the report at the resources link in our bio.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

Many thanks, @latinxracialequityproject, for creat

Many thanks, @latinxracialequityproject, for creating this helpful primer discussing use of #Hispanic, #Latinx, and #Latine, and for helping decolonize what's traditionally been known as Hispanic Heritage Month! #LatineHeritageMonth runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15! #Decolonization #InclusionMatters #JustTransition #SystemsChange

It's #BannedBooksWeek, and our friends @americanli

It's #BannedBooksWeek, and our friends @americanlibraryassociation shared these graphics on censorship and the most banned books of 2023. Have you read anything from the list? 📚📖✨ #ReadBannedBooks

MSC is thrilled to announce our inclusion in @inte

MSC is thrilled to announce our inclusion in @intersectionalenvironmentalist's (IE) database! IE believes in a world where those most impacted by environmental injustice can "reshape the future of environmentalism to one that is rooted in equity and inclusion." Explore all 559 organizations by category and/or location, or let IE know if your favorite org should have a place on the list, at our Link in Bio! #JustTransition #IntersectionalEnvironmentalism #SystemsChange #EnvironmentalJustice https://intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/ie-database

Image Credit: Intersectional Environmentalist

@ctehub_1025, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, is

@ctehub_1025, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, is establishing a planning process to serve youths who need alternative pathways to post-secondary success in Oakland.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity🎓

Can’t get to NYC for #ClimateWeek2024? While we

Can’t get to NYC for #ClimateWeek2024? While we can’t share every art installation (we wish we could!), you can check out this outdoor exhibition from @waterfrontalliance here. If you’re in the area, visit in person through Oct. 6 at Pier 16 (@seaportmuseum) in Manhattan’s seaport. The exhibition is free and features work by Denise Zhou, @singha.hon, @mkrondl, and @sarinordman.
#ClimateWeekNYC #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #ClimateResilience

#SuicidePrevention starts when we recognize warnin

#SuicidePrevention starts when we recognize warning signs and risk factors in family, friends, and community members. If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact 988 for free, confidential support.

#ShareHopeTogether #LetsTalkAboutIt #KnowTheSigns
@988lifeline

Image credit: Suicideispreventable.org

Jeffrey Gibson is the first Indigenous artist to r

Jeffrey Gibson is the first Indigenous artist to represent the U.S. in a solo pavilion at Venice’s annual Biennale, an arts and culture festival. Gibson, who is of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage, will also present a series of public art installations during #ClimateWeek2024. The project includes an animated piece, “The Spirits Are Laughing,” that explores Indigenous kinship and environmental consciousness. #ClimateWeekNYC #JustTransition #ClimateJustice #ClimateResilience #JeffreyGibson

Image credit: Jeffrey Gibson via @artsy

@the_neighb, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, bel

@the_neighb, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, believes that individuals and families can thrive and achieve their full potential when every community member has access to education, health services, housing, and financial resources.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

Stem Funders Network, a MSC fiscally sponsored pro

Stem Funders Network, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, helps grantmakers leverage their social and economic influence to create equitable access to STEM learning experiences for underrepresented populations.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

Friday #memedump! Local, national, and global news

Friday #memedump! Local, national, and global news gets HEAVY, y'all. Sometimes we just need a laugh or two. We hope these put a smile on your face as we head into the weekend!😆

It's #BirthCenterWeek2024! We invite you to enjoy

It's #BirthCenterWeek2024! We invite you to enjoy this short story of how a family and their community are transformed by a birth center. Click our Link in Bio! Thanks to @neighborhoodbirthcenter (Boston, Ma.) for sharing "You Were Welcomed with Love," and for helping to create a future of equitable maternal health! #HealthcareForAll #HealthcareEquity #BCW24 #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunities #BirthCentersArePublicHealth
#SystemsChange #RacialDisparity

@bipocstudentmidwives, a MSC fiscally sponsored pr

@bipocstudentmidwives, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, is designed to provide financial assistance and educational resources to BIPOC students who aspire to become midwives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

September is #PerimenopauseAwarenessMonth. Read on

September is #PerimenopauseAwarenessMonth. Read on to learn more about symptoms, and how the experiences of BIPOC women often differ significantly from their white counterparts. If you're comfortable doing so, share your experience with symptoms/diagnosis in the comments.🫂✨

#RacialDisparity #Perimenopause #HealthcareEquity #WomensHealth #BridgingTheGap #SystemicChange #InclusiveCare #HealthForAll

@dem.at.home, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, en

@dem.at.home, a MSC fiscally sponsored project, enhances the political engagement of young leaders by promoting greater accessibility to the decision making process.

As students across the country return to school, we’re highlighting education equity within the MSC ecosystem. #EducationEquity 🎓

REPOST: 🌺🌿✨ Birth Centers are Public Heal

REPOST:
🌺🌿✨ Birth Centers are Public Health! ✨🌿🌺

Calling all public health officials!

The special edition of the America Dissected podcast with Dr. Abdul Sayed @abdulelsayed & BCE CEO & Co-founder Leseliey Welch @leseliey is now live!

You can listen on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tune In & Pocket Casts & you can watch the recording on youtube.com/abdulelsayed!

When you are done with the podcast, you can check out the Birth Centers are Public Health page on our website & download the Birth Centers are Public Health PDF!

For Birth Center Week 2024, BCE is excited to debut targeted resources for public health professionals and organizations. “Birth Centers Are Public Health” is informed by Birth Center Equity (BCE) narrative strategy research and the “Midwifery is Public Health (MIPH)” titled conference hosted by Alicia D. Bonaparte, Keisha Goode and Monica McElmore in spring 2023.

Please join us in amplifying the message: Birth centers are public health! 🌺🌿✨

#BCW24 #BirthCenterWeek2024 #GrowBirthCenters #GrowCommunities #birthcentersarepublichealth

Photo and original post credit: @birthcenterequitybce (follow their page for more resources!)

Check out U-Pick Saturdays, courtesy of our friend

Check out U-Pick Saturdays, courtesy of our friends @earthseed_farm! Visit the Link in Bio to register!
EARTHseed is part of the Sankofa Project, a nonprofit organization and member of Movement Strategy Network!
#EatLocal #RegenerativeFarming #Sustainability #UPick #EarthSeed #BlackFarmers #BlackToTheLand

🎨✨Generations of transgender people have cult

🎨✨Generations of transgender people have cultivated networks of care, showing up for and supporting each other. Community is the antidote to despair. Transgender Law Center and Gender Justice Leadership Programs present Art for Hope, Volume 1: Following Community Loss. Enjoy these pieces from young transgender artists, including @xo_xochitl_c @hamsalefae @humblee.bumblee.bee @kio.rei #ArtForHope #CareIsOurLegacy
@translawcenter @ourtranstruth

📚✨The folks @cobbcountylibrary put together t

📚✨The folks @cobbcountylibrary put together this extensive reading list in honor of #LatineHeritageMonth, beginning today! Which books have you read? Which will you add to your reading list? #Decolonization #SystemsChange #InclusionMatters #JustTransition #ReadingList #Bookworm #Bookstagram

📷Image Credits: @cobbcountylibrary

Join us in decolonizing Hispanic Heritage Month, a

Join us in decolonizing Hispanic Heritage Month, and celebrating Latine Heritage Month, beginning Sept. 15! Are you a #Latine person? Share your heritage with us by dropping a flag emoji(s) in the comments!🤩 #LatineHeritageMonth #Decolonization #InclusionMatters #JustTransition #SystemsChange

We are saddened to learn of the passing of legenda

We are saddened to learn of the passing of legendary actor James Earl Jones. Jones was the first Black man to win a Tony Award for a leading role, and the second to receive an Oscar nod for best actor. After spending much of his childhood hiding a stutter, he reclaimed his voice through the arts. His baritone and commanding presence will be missed. Which role inspired you most?✨🎭 #JamesEarlJones #Legend #RestInPeace
📷Photo Credit: @americanblackfilmfestival

A regenerative economy is an economy based on ecol

A regenerative economy is an economy based on ecological restoration, community protection, equitable partnerships, justice, and full and fair participatory processes.

Learn more terms like this in MSC's Glossary of Terms (link in bio)

This Labor Day we're reflecting on labor's current relation to capitalism, self-care, and the economy while imagining a world in which labor is people and planet first – join us! 🌏

The Supreme Court's recent decisions to criminaliz

The Supreme Court's recent decisions to criminalize homelessness and limit the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gases is still overwhelming. But remember, we hold the power to help our neighbors and create change. 💪

It's time to take our power back. It's time to keep pushing forward, together. It's time yo laugh at memes. ✊❤️

#TakeAction #ClimateJustice #SupportOurNeighbors

An extractive economy is a capitalist system of ex

An extractive economy is a capitalist system of exploitation and oppression that values consumerism, colonialism, and money over people and the planet.

Learn more terms like this in MSC's Glossary of Terms (link in bio)

This Labor Day we're reflecting on labor's current relation to capitalism, self-care, and the economy while imagining a world in which labor is people and planet first – join us! 🌏

Embodying Change is a podcast for people who’ve

Embodying Change is a podcast for people who’ve dedicated their careers to helping others — but eventually realize they need help, too. You can this podcast using the resources link in our bio.

This Labor Day we're reflecting on labor's current relation to capitalism, self-care, and the economy while imagining a world in which labor is people and planet first – join us! 🌏

"Remember that we are free ... We are synonymous w

"Remember that we are free ... We are synonymous with freedom. We are freedom embodied."

We love sharing the powerful art from our network partners, @intelligentmischief,
who remind us that we are already free.

Act on it.

#UnleashBlackImagination #ShapeTheFuture #AnotherWorldIsPossible #TheFutureIsNow

Don't miss this important blog featuring Tiana Moo

Don't miss this important blog featuring Tiana Moon of @thebrownboiproject. Tiana, a Chicano who is queer, polyamorous, trans, nonbinary, and disabled, shares powerful reflections on liberatory masculinity and leadership within BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

"Liberatory Masculinity is our effort to create generous possibility models for what masculinity can be [and] an intervention that disrupts static and stoic expectations of emotionality, behavior, and expression."

Visit our blog for more. 🌈✨

#LiberatoryMasculinity #BIPOCLeadership #LGBTQIA

This episode of the Gratitude Blooming podcast div

This episode of the Gratitude Blooming podcast dives into the myth of scarcity, and how connection to ourselves and others reveals that myth.

Find it in the Resources section of the MSC website (link in bio) and join us this August as we consider intersectionality: a way to open minds and open hearts.

🌱 Applications for the 2025 Young Climate Leade

🌱 Applications for the 2025 Young Climate Leaders of Color (YCLC) program are now open! 🌎✨

Our friends at @climateinnov8 are building a national network of young leaders of color advancing climate justice. YCLC program offers $5,000 in resources, mentorship, and networking for up to 40 participants. 🌺🌳🌱

Who can apply?
∙ Identify as Black, African, Afro-Latinx, Afro-Indigenous, Indigenous, or Person of Color.
∙ Ages 18-28 (must turn 18 by January 1, 2025, or turn 29 during the project).
∙ Based in the U.S. or territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
∙ Available for a Zoom interview between October 15-29, 2024.

Program Commitments:
∙ Attend monthly learning calls and the virtual welcome session.
∙ Participate in an in-person gathering from February 4-7, 2025.
∙ Complete the program from January 2025 to December 2025.

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative journey toward climate justice! ✊

🔗 Apply Now! Applications are open until September 5 at 11:59pm PT.
Tap the link in @climateinnov8's bio for more details! 📅

Black August is a time to honor Black freedom figh

Black August is a time to honor Black freedom fighters and reflect on the ongoing struggle for racial justice.

🧐 How have you engaged so far, and what are your plans for the rest of the month and beyond?

Here are some ways to participate:

📚 Educate Yourself: Learn about the history of Black liberation movements and the courageous individuals who led them. Knowledge fuels change.

✊🏿 Support Black-Owned Businesses: Shop at Black-owned stores and businesses. Every purchase helps build economic strength in the community.

🎟 Get Involved: Join or help organize Black August events like rallies, workshops, or film screenings. Your participation matters.

💵 Contribute: Donate to Black-led organizations that are tackling systemic issues and creating opportunities.

🗣 Start Conversations: Talk about race, racism, and Black history with friends, family, and coworkers. Open dialogue is key to lasting change.

How are you honoring Black August? Share what you've been doing and how you plan to continue the legacy of resistance and liberation. Let’s inspire each other and keep the momentum going! ✨

#BlackAugust #RacialJustice
🎨 by @vivekgetinstagram

Fertile Ground: Women Organizing at the Intersecti

Fertile Ground: Women Organizing at the Intersection of Environmental and Reproductive Justice is a powerful MSC report about the intersection of environmental and reproductive justice movements.

Find the report in the Resources section of the MSC website (link in bio) and join us this August as we consider intersectionality: a way to open minds and open hearts.

Karmella Green, a MSC staffer, shares a powerful m

Karmella Green, a MSC staffer, shares a powerful message alongside a cherished recipe in this Move Blog post.

Read all about it on the Move Blog (link in bio) and join us this August as we consider intersectionality: a way to open minds and open hearts.

💥YOU CANNOT READ YOUR WAY OUT OF RACISM!!! 💥

💥YOU CANNOT READ YOUR WAY OUT OF RACISM!!! 💥
Our partners at @LatinxRacialEquityProject dropped a powerful truth: equity work isn’t just about reading and theory. As Heidi Maria Lopez reminds us, "People always want the bibliography. Equity work that’s happening in a very intellectual way does not create the deep transformation that’s needed. It’s a very powerful [harmful] narrative that you can read your way out of racism."

This Black August, let’s remember what Fred Hampton declared, “Theory is cool, but theory without practice ain't sh!t!” Let’s move from words to action, and work together to create real change.

📚✨💪🏽 Thanks to @LatinxRacialEquityProject for this vital reminder. Check out their original post and join us in turning learning into meaningful action.
#BlackAugust #EquityInAction

Sonya Massey remains in our hearts and minds. 💔

Sonya Massey remains in our hearts and minds. 💔 #SayHerName

Massey's life was tragically cut short in her own home after calling 911 for help. She was a Black, disabled woman living with schizophrenia, and the intersection of her identities made her more vulnerable. @democracynow revealed that Sean Grayson, the officer responsible, had a troubling history of misconduct, despite being discharged by the U.S. Army. He managed to hold six different law enforcement jobs over the past four years, highlighting the troubling lack of accountability in policing.

Massey was more than a statistic; she was a beloved individual with dreams and a story. Her legacy is intertwined with her ancestor, William Donnegan, who survived a lynching attempt in 1908, a story that contributed to the founding of the NAACP.

We remember and honor her life and her family's strength.

🎨 Art by @devthepineapple and @createdbyqueenloany

#JusticeForSonya #BlackLivesMatter #BlackDisabledLivesMatter #BlackMentalHealthMatters

Today marks the anniversary of George Jackson's de

Today marks the anniversary of George Jackson's death at the hands of San Quentin prison guards. Though his life was tragically cut short, Jackson's autobiographical book, Soledad Brother, remains a touchstone in Black revolutionary thought and prison abolition.

Rest in Power.

ICYMI: SCOTUS's recent decision and Governor Newso

ICYMI: SCOTUS's recent decision and Governor Newsom’s executive order to clear encampments highlight a harsh approach to homelessness. Punishing our unhoused neighbors for simply existing in public is not a solution — it’s a moral failure.

We want to highlight some valuable tips shared by imperfectactivista from @thhheohenderson and @wetheunhoused on how to truly support our unhoused neighbors:

🤝 Say Hello: Start with introductions. Knowing each other’s names builds real connections.
👀 Meet at Eye Level: If you’re talking to someone on the ground, try sitting or crouching to avoid an intimidating power dynamic.
🗣️ Announce Yourself: Gently let people know you’re there if they have their head down. Respect their space as you would with any neighbor.
💬 Be Specific: When offering help, have a few options in mind—snacks, water, or essentials like socks.
❤️ Support Without Expectation: Helping shouldn’t come with strings attached. We’re here to provide support, not to seek thanks.
🛠️ Learn Harm Reduction: Educate yourself on harm reduction practices and how to use Narcan. It's a practical way to assist.
🏘️ Know Local Resources: Be aware of local food banks, shelters, and clinics. Directing people to these resources can be incredibly helpful.

Our systems may fall short, but we can choose to act with kindness and dignity. Let’s stand together and support each other. Share your own tips and experiences in the comments—we can all make a difference.

📸 Credit: Thanks to imperfectactivista for sharing this guidance. Big shoutout to @thhheohenderson and @wetheunhoused for their work. Also, check out the incredible work of @wspmutualaid, @sweepalertnyc, @thepeoplesbodeganyc, @brooklynevictiondefense, @evlovesnyc, @remorahouse_dc, and @solunderground. Tag more organizations doing great work in your area!

#UnhousedRights #CommunityCare #MutualAid

What does Intersectionality mean in 2024? 🌟 Th

What does Intersectionality mean in 2024? 🌟
This Intersectionality Awareness Month, we celebrate Kimberlé Crenshaw’s work on intersectionality. First introduced in 1989, Crenshaw’s theory helps us understand how overlapping identities — like disabilities, race, gender, and more — create unique experiences of discrimination.

At MSC, we know that addressing systemic racism, environmental harm, and economic exploitation means looking at these issues through an intersectional lens.

Dive deeper into this crucial concept with Crenshaw’s podcast, @intersectionalitymatters. It’s a powerful resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and drive meaningful change.

#Intersectionality #KimberléCrenshaw

Today, on World Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor t

Today, on World Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor the strength and wisdom of Indigenous communities around the world. 🌿🌍✨

We’re resharing these insightful slides created by @reearthinitiative to highlight the ongoing importance of Indigenous sovereignty and justice. Their work helps us understand the deep connections between land, culture, and community resilience. A big thank you to @reearthinitiative for sharing the major wins earned by Indigenous communities.

As we move toward a Just Transition, it's essential to support the work of our partners, @Alliance4FelixCove, @LatinxRacialEquityProject, @HealingClinicCollective, @return2heart, and others, who are dedicated to advancing Indigenous rights and sovereignty.

Let’s use today to reflect on the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, honor their achievements, and commit to standing in solidarity. Together, we can help build a future where Indigenous knowledge and rights are celebrated and upheld. ✊🏽🌱✨

Research by: @bellebl85
Design by: @dailygaby_sv

#indigenous #worldindigenousday #indigenouspeoplesday

Despite the challenges we face, we persist. When t

Despite the challenges we face, we persist. When the world tries to harden us, that’s when we must lean on each other. 🤝💪 Community lightens our burdens and nurtures our hope. Every small action, rooted in solidarity, combines to create a powerful force for change. 🌍✨

Hope grows within our community. It’s not an abstract idea but a practice we cultivate together. It doesn’t come from institutions or organizations — it lives within us. Let’s transform hope into collective action and reshape our world. 💫❤️ #CommunityPower #HopeInAction

🌞 Dive into summer with @_kianaelkins' conflict

🌞 Dive into summer with @_kianaelkins' conflict resilience events! 🌟

Kiana Gabrielle, a conflict resilience educator and community steward, is hosting sessions to help leaders nurture relationships that can thrive through conflict. Learn the essentials of building care-centered communities, identify your liberatory values, and explore what liberation means to you. ✨🤝

Sign up to any or all of the events here: https://www.lovingpractice.com/events

📚✨ Norma Wong’s (@kaweloku) new book, "When

📚✨ Norma Wong’s (@kaweloku) new book, "When No Thing Works: A Zen and Indigenous Perspective on Resilience, Shared Purpose, and Leadership in the Timeplace of Collapse," is on the horizon!

📅 Save the date: November 5!

This guide from our network partners, Collective Acceleration, blends storytelling, poetry, and wisdom to explore resilience and leadership through Zen and Indigenous lenses. Wong offers fresh insights on navigating crises and fostering collective change. 🌱🌏

🔗 Pre-order your copy today: https://www.normawong.com/

#CollectiveAcceleration #BookRelease

Celebrating James Baldwin's Birthday 🎈 Today, w

Celebrating James Baldwin's Birthday 🎈
Today, we honor James Baldwin, a writer and activist whose powerful storytelling challenged systems of oppression and inspired generations to fight for justice and liberation.

🎨 shared by @gisellebuchanan

Join us in remembering his legacy and the change he inspired through his timeless words. Drop your favorite Baldwin quote in the comments. 💙🧡💚

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition fr

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition from a MSC fiscally sponsored project to their very own 501(c)(3)! This is a major milestone in their journey and we hope you'll join us in wishing them continued success. 🎉

Heal-R-Town is UPM's intergenerational healing circle that focuses on sharing various ways of healing that can be practiced individually and/or collectively.

We encourage you to follow @urbanpeace510 so you can stay up to date on the amazing things they're up to in Oakland and beyond.

🎨 Our partners @_artcoop originally shared thes

🎨 Our partners @_artcoop originally shared these crucial slides by @applzeed, highlighting how the Right is taking cues from the power of community building to further harmful agendas. 🌿✨

Now, more than ever, we must double down on supporting the organizations that are creating a new consensus around social and environmental justice. Our partners @_artcoop and @intelligentmischief (among others!) are leading this essential charge by integrating arts, culture, spirituality, and storytelling into movement-building for collective liberation. 🌍✊

Discover more inspiring work by following our ecosystem allies:
@neweconomycoalition, @movementgeneration, and @cjaourpower’s “Creative Wildfire.” 🚀

Special shoutouts to:
@fortunatelymag, @question.culture, @popcollab, @collective.bae, @highlandercenter, @againstapartheid.art, @theslowfactory, @anticapitalismforartists, @means_tv, @usartsdept, and others who are lighting the way forward.

💪✨ Which cultural organizing organizations inspire you? Tell us in the comments! 👇🏽👇🏽

#CulturalStrategy #CommunityPower

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition fr

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition from a MSC fiscally sponsored project to their very own 501(c)(3)! This is a major milestone in their journey and we hope you'll join us in wishing them continued success. 🎉

Scratch & Fade is UPM's free nail and barber pop-up in and around Oakland, CA. Drop in next time for self care, music, and community!

We encourage you to follow @urbanpeace510 so you can stay up to date on the amazing things they're up to in Oakland and beyond.

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition fr

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition from a MSC fiscally sponsored project to their very own 501(c)(3)! This is a major milestone in their journey and we hope you'll join us in wishing them continued success. 🎉

From advocating for Oakland violence prevention funds to protesting the war in Gaza, UPM is a force in the Alameda County policy advocacy space. Join them on the picket line next time they're fighting for something important to you.

We encourage you to follow @urbanpeace510 so you can stay up to date on the amazing things they're up to in Oakland and beyond.

At MSC, we know it's important to sharpen our medi

At MSC, we know it's important to sharpen our media literacy skills. 📢 Shoutout to @localpeaceeconomy for sharing this resource! "In this war economy, corporate elites and warmongers dominate the media, influencing our thoughts and emotions to further their own agendas."

@LocalPeaceEconomy ask us, when you encounter a news story, consider:
🤔 How does it make you feel?
🧐 Who does it make you want to support?
💭 Why is it crafted to evoke that feeling?
🎯 What actions are you driven to take as a result?

Be mindful of who benefits from the media narratives you consume and what messages are subtly being supported. Look for journalism that informs rather than manipulates. To discover more about how to pivot towards peace, follow @localpeaceeconomy

Art by @emilytareila
#localpeaceeconomy #MediaLiteracy

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition fr

Help us celebrate @urbanpeace510 big transition from a MSC fiscally sponsored project to their very own 501(c)(3)! This is a major milestone in their journey and we hope you'll join us in wishing them continued success. 🎉

Town Up Tuesday is UPM's annual live music festival held at Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. Join them each year for this increasingly popular free community event!

We encourage you to follow @urbanpeace510 so you can stay up to date on the amazing things they're up to in Oakland and beyond!

📸 Powerful moments of resistance captured on ca

📸 Powerful moments of resistance captured on camera have the power to shift mindsets and set a new narrative. We've seen a lot of claims lately about what constitutes the "hardest ever" photo of resistance. As @TheReclaimed puts it, "Our resistance is real and enduring. Not for likes or clicks, but for our liberation."

Check out these powerful images of true resistance, shared by @TheReclaimed. Our fight for justice and liberation is ongoing, driven by a deep-rooted commitment to our communities and future generations. ✊🏾🌍

#Resistance #Liberation #CommunityPower

🖤✨ Celebrating Disability Pride Month with po

🖤✨ Celebrating Disability Pride Month with powerful art from @liberaljane!

People with disabilities should have the right to marry without losing their income, benefits, or health insurance.

In many countries, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., people with disabilities are often discouraged from marrying or are pushed to divorce to keep their income, benefits, and health insurance. In the U.S., needs-based benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid consider both partners' income and assets when married, causing many people with disabilities to lose essential benefits. This forces some to divorce and live separately to survive.

We don’t think it’s right. We all need to be in solidarity to ensure everyone has equal rights. 🌙

Digital illustration by @liberaljane depicting a diverse group of disabled individuals with service and emotional support animals. Protest signs read, "I shouldn’t lose benefits when I get married," "Ban subminimum wage," and "Disabled people are experts of their own lives and know what they need."

#DisabilityPrideMonth #EqualRights

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The late secretary gen. of OPEC called climate activists the "greatest threat" to the oil industry. Esme Hyatt & Sim Bilal are #youthactivists wearing the label with pride. 7 ways philanthropic funding can support their efforts below! #JustTransition

What the Youth Climate Justice Movement Needs from Philanthropy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit...

The youth climate movement has been limited by a lack of systematic investment. Two young leaders examine ways philanthropy can support them.

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