Over My Shoulder: Marcus Ellsworth’s Election-Night Poem
I see how far we’ve come, and I see you coming to take the lead
I see how far we’ve come, and I see you coming to take the lead
Here’s how to fight for justice beyond the ballot box this week
We're looking at black sunshine over Charlotte, NC for a Charlotte Uprising fundraiser; Seattle, WA is celebrating Dia de los Muertos and organizing against racial inequality; and we're looking ahead to the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
We're looking at a hurricane of feminism for Indianapolis, IN for the Revolution Will Be Uterized; the #ClimateRevolution Tour is blowing into Los Angeles, CA this weekend; and Jersey City, NJ is hosting a LGBTQA Collegiate Leadership Conference.
The outpouring of support in the wake of Hurricane Matthew has been impressive, but more is still needed in all of these states.
We’ve got black sunshine over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as folks dig into the Movement for Black Lives Vision, while St. Louis, Missouri, is exploring one historic 1970 march for women’s equality.
Here are some that have been verified by people living in Haiti to be direct, reputable ways to support hurricane relief, whether you're in the U.S., Haiti, or anywhere in the world.
It's LGBTQ History Month, and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate
A storm of trans advocacy is coming to Nashville, TN with a discussion of statewide legislation; Philadelphia, PA is shining a light on immigration laws; and there's a strong wind blowing for environmental justice with a conference coming to Los Angeles, CA next month.
There's an assembly calling for justice for Terence Crutcher in Tulsa, OK; a rally for Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, NC; and a candlelight vigil for Tyre King in Dallas, TX.
This week, we've got women knitting up a storm for reproductive rights in Chicago, IL; a bike tour kicking up environmental justice in Louisville, KY; and a series of events in New York City that's shining a light on black power.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with activism and appreciation
Some Catholics fight for trans rights even when the church won't.
This week, there's a feminist hurricane headed to Nashville, TN for an All Access Variety Show; digital rainbows are over Los Angeles, CA with Hack 4 Equality; and we're looking ahead to a virtual social justice conference for Living Cities!
We find new power by coming together in the name of good causes.
North Dakota's Sioux community is fighting an oil pipeline for the sake of their lives, land, and water.
With Women's Equality Day coming up, we've still got work to do.
Flood survivors in Louisiana need your support.
LGBTQ people have a range of opinions on gun control, and we should listen to each other.
Vote, volunteer, or protest to support the causes you believe in.
Socialists are organizing to stop Trump, and that may mean voting for Hillary.
We need a hailstorm of hashtags for #KorrynGaines, #JoyceQuaweay, #SkyeMockabee, and #SayHerName.
Meanwhile, our prisons are filled with black people serving life without parole for nonviolent offenses.
Feeling inspired and/or enraged by the conventions? Here's how to get out there and make a difference.