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A new report produced by the Center for New York City Affairs in partnership with the Institute on Race, Power, and Political Economy at The New School and the Center for Community Uplift The Brookings Institution reveals racial and economic inequities in New York City’s public transportation subsidies. Examining subsidies across the city’s ten transit systems by race and income, the report finds inequities between subsidies for the NYC Ferry service compared with the Fair Fares program for the MTC’s subway and bus riders, and underscores the importance of assessing policies and budgets through a #racialequity lens. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/ekE6Y-R9 #FairFares #TransitEquity #NYCSubsidies #EconomicMobility #TransportationEquity
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Elodie Baquerot Lavery
Check out these testimonials from recent #Antiracist #Results-Based Accountability (AR #RBA) workshop participants (below) and join us in July-August 2024! https://bit.ly/AR-RBA-2024 "This unlocked a new level for me. It made what had previously not seemed actionable, actionable. It helped me connect in concrete ways how the ways that we show up inside our organization are related to how we show up outside in the world." "This series was powerful & had a profound impact on me. It brought me to a place of vulnerability different from other trainings I've done. There was tremendous safety & I was pushed beyond my comfort zone to face grief I feel about white supremacy, racism & areas of complicity." "I'm trying to recall if I was ever so equally impacted by vibe and content. This made me feel excitement about the connections and feelings of hope that *this can work*!" "The skill-building in this workshop was so valuable, but even better to build these skills in community! I can feel the sustainability and solidarity of our cohort."
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Washington is intercepting federal benefits bound for foster youth Despite pressure to end the practice, Washington continues to divert federal benefits owed to foster youth to fund the Department of Children, Youth and Families, which runs the state’s foster care system. That’s according to a report released last month by the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego, which grades each state based on how well it protects these benefits. Nationwide, about 10% of foster youth are eligible for federal benefits, usually due to disability, Social Security accumulated by now-deceased parents and military benefits from parents who died while on active duty. That’s about 40,000 to 80,000 foster youth whose benefits, which can amount to over $900 a month, are being intercepted by state agencies. States don’t report comprehensive data, so it’s hard to tell how many kids in Washington have had their benefits intercepted and how much money the state is capturing as a result, said Amy Harfeld, the institute’s national policy director. “What the state is doing is taking their money behind their backs and spending it for themselves,” Harfeld said. “Foster children are not a revenue stream.” Children, their guardians and social workers often aren’t notified when a child’s benefits get diverted to the state, the report says. While at least 28 states and cities, including Washington, have taken steps to end the practice, only two in the report scored “A” grades, with laws clearly prohibiting it: Arizona and the District of Columbia. Forty-four states received “F” grades. Washington received a “C” because while the state is working to end the practice, it’s not moving urgently enough, said Harfeld. “The fact that DCYF voluntarily stepped up to participate in efforts to reform this policy is admirable,” Harfeld said. “But the department, just like in most other states, is faced with the very real fiscal limitations of providing the services they need to provide with a very limited budget.” A spokesperson for the Department of Children, Youth and Families said it’s working to abolish the practice but has not set a deadline to end the policy. However, the agency plans to introduce legislation to conserve benefits for children and youth by the state’s 2025-2027 budget cycle.
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Keith Curry
Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) provide much-needed funding to support students of color in institutions across the country, including Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs), which require a 40% Black enrollment. In California and many other states, achieving that number is incredibly difficult and the declining enrollment of Black students is well-documented across all higher education sectors. That is why we put together this bill. #BlackServingInstitutions require Black student enrollment – i.e. 10% or 1,500 students, and requires institutions to commit to serving and supporting the success of Black students on their campuses. Black students in California and other states deserve institutions that support and center their experience and their excellence. I'd like to express my appreciation and gratitude for CA Sen. Steven Bradford, for championing this cause and his ongoing support for institutions of higher education. This is just one of many examples of Sen. Bradford’s unwavering support of institutions of higher education and students. https://lnkd.in/gKRUcbNU
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Creating Hope Together – Arts for Inclusive Democracy 🗓️ Tuesday, June 25th (tomorrow) ⏰ 9:00am ET Join IMPACT as they examine the complexities surrounding the global rise of authoritarianism through a systems theory approach. With shifting political landscapes as the backdrop, they will explore the trends fueling authoritarian tendencies worldwide. The discussions aim to lay the groundwork for understanding the multifaceted challenges facing democracy today. A key question emerges: How can artists and cultural workers serve as catalysts for inclusive democracies? Engage in small-group conversations to brainstorm strategies and partnerships that foster resilience and progress within communities. Together, participants will envision a future where creativity and collaboration intersect to amplify voices and fortify democratic values. 🔗 Register Using the Link Below. #InclusiveDemocracy #ArtsForChange #Authoritarianism #SystemsTheory #CommunityEngagement #IMPACT
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Lindsey P. Myers, Ph.D.
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Antoinette 'Toni' Gingerelli
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Andy Miller
At Our Just Future We stand with our partners at the National Alliance to End Homelessness in denouncing this morning’s decision that paves the way for states and localities to further criminalize unsheltered homelessness and traumatize our community’s most vulnerable. Laws that provide criminal penalties levied on people who are forced to sleep outside due to the shortcomings of our housing system do nothing to address the root cause of homelessness – our lack of affordable housing. Criminalization strategies disproportionately harm Black and Brown communities and divert us from the evidence-based solutions our communities need and deserve. We are fortunate in Oregon that advocates and attorneys have successfully prevented the worst consequences using a combination of legislation and litigation under our State Constitution to block recent efforts at criminalization. But today’s ruling clears the way for a likely uptick in enforcement activities against people living unsheltered, including coming enforcement of Portland’s scaled back criminalization ordinance that will force people into shelters – whether appropriate for them or not – under threat of jail time. As shelter and housing providers we know that forcing people for whom shelter is a poor choice into our shelters is not the answer and will do harm to those directly impacted and to those who choose to be in shelters while they await safe, decent housing. We remain steadfast in our belief that housing is a human right, that shelter is a component of a path to safety and housing that works for many – but not for everyone – and that coercive, criminalization efforts to address our crisis will do much more harm than good and distract us as a community from focusing on the only real solution to homelessness – housing our people quickly, compassionately and humanely. More below on today’s decision from our partners at the National Alliance to End Homelessness. https://lnkd.in/g8kywZZn
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Ken Bigger
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Jessica Travenia
Beloved Community: Funders, partners, neighbors, allies and friends. Thank you for your support, attention and engagement with the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) over the last 4 years. It is with mixed emotions I write to share that we have decided to sunset the R3F. It was an honor to lead and be a part of an initiative rooted in and led by the community. We hope that the work done and lessons learned will be able to inform the collective transformative work happening in Richmond and another partner will be able to implement a guaranteed income program in Richmond. In times of crisis and uncertainty we witnessed our community come together to support individuals and families within Richmond. Led by community and government leaders from the City of Richmond, The RYSE Center, EdFUND West, Richmond Promise, and FIERCE Advocates (formally BBK), the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) was born on May 5, 2020, driven by a community-centered process. The R3F team coordinated with partners from the West Contra Costa Cares Coalition to further connect families with a resource and referral network for ongoing needs and support. The aforementioned organizations have long-term, trusting relationships in the community, which made it possible for us to act quickly in response to COVID-19 and beyond. There are many reasons an initiative might consider sunsetting, including that we are one of the longest lasting pandemic responses and have accomplished our mission to provide rapid response support, while aware recovery will need a cross sector long-term sustained equitable effort. Changes in the funding landscape make guaranteed income, community oversight and direct cash harder to fundraise for. With a fund intermediary structure that relies on external financial management, there may be other organizations better positioned to continue the work. Given the infrastructure of this initiative with 1 staff member, 1 fellow and a Community expert panel and the departure of key leaders from the Core Team, we accomplished a lot! However, given that capacity we are sunsetting to allow resources, including lessons learned to support other bodies of work. I'm so very grateful for how this work has engaged across agencies and issues and to have shared impact with you all. For folks who’d love to keep in touch, please find me at jessica.travenia@gmail.com. I am more than happy to stay in community thought partnership and community solidarity with the collective and shared work and appreciate leads for next steps including roles and projects. In healing justice and solidarity, jessica travenia
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
In a blog, LISC's Mona Mangat reflects on the 2024 CVIPI conference in Chicago, exploring how the stories and wisdom of CVI practitioners are reshaping narratives about victimhood and perpetrators, and helping implement solutions to create safer, healthier communities. lnkd.in/enU8vnvK
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Action for Race Equality
ARE is a proud member of The Alliance for Racial Justice. The Alliance has called on leaders of the main political parties to make sure there is zero tolerance of racism in the upcoming mayoral and general elections. Read our statement on racism in the upcoming elections below 👇 The Alliance for Racial Justice is deeply concerned about the prevalence of racism in political discourse and the unacceptable language that often goes unchallenged. We are witnessing a normalisation of racism which is unacceptable and represents a serious threat to values, equality, equity, and inclusion. The Alliance for Racial Justice is committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable society free from all forms of racism, misogyny, and discrimination. We are deeply concerned about the increasing incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism, as well as the political exploitation of British ethnic minorities, migrants and refugees. "Offensive and aggressive racist language and references to violence have life and death consequences, and recent political conduct will invariably lead to increased racial violence against these groups." Peaceful humanitarian protests and marches must not be labelled as extremist. Individuals and organisations advocating racism and violence should face the full force of the law. We urge leaders of the main parties to call out racism immediately. Failure to do so is a form of complicity. We encourage politicians to see the upcoming elections as an opportunity for a new form of politics that celebrates the richness of our diverse communities. Signed by Alliance for Racial Justice members Jeremy Crook OBE, Chief Executive, Action for Race Equality Jabeer Butt OBE, Chief Executive, Race Equality Foundation Timi Okuwa, CEO, Black Equity Organisation Sarah Mann, CEO, Friends, Families and Travellers David Mason, Executive Director, HIAS+JCORE https://lnkd.in/eVpz9XCC #statement #ukpolitics #racism #raceequality #equity #justice #society #uknews #charitynews #socialjustice
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Ludovic Blain
As I reflect on what individual and institutional donors in CA need to do to commemorate Juneteenth in a real way-sure, give to black-led and black-serving groups. And choose both the best as well as some mediocre ones, because let’s face it, your grantee portfolio isn’t all ‘the best.’ Hire black folk for leadership positions, and don’t set them up to fail. But also recognize that if most of the folk you complain about burning bridges are black women, thinking you are critiquing them, you may actually be unknowingly talking about the bridges you stand on that black folk, especially black women, have to burn in order to succeed. Sometimes a burning bridge to you actually looks like this. And yes, that’s a real story spurred by what I’ve heard from many non-black Bay Area progressives about too many black women in movement politics. Another thing-if your portfolio has lots of groups talking about protecting black folk who don’t have no black folk….do something about that.
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International Documentary Association (IDA)
Renee Tajima-Peña wrote, “Alongside immigrants and family elders, we remembered the filmmakers and media activists who came before us. A-Doc (Asian American Documentary Network) is the newest incarnation of that lineage.” Read the full story in this 2022 article from #DocumentaryMag #Archives.
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James E. Herr
Shout out to my friend Viki and the other members of the City of San Gabriel Human Equity, Access and Relations (HEAR) Commission for standing their ground on this important issue. After putting together a program to help LGBTQ and questioning youth who feel threatened or are being bullied, the San Gabriel City Council refused to put a motion forward to support the effort. The community pushed back and now the City Council is retaliating by seeking to dissolve the commission. And to be clear, the program, by its very nature would have helped all youth. If you're free tonight and want to support here is information on tonight's City Council Meeting. The Council has agendized the resolution to dissolve the HEAR Commission. April 16, 2024 San Gabriel City Council Meeting, 6:30 pm 425 S. Mission Dr. (upstairs), San Gabriel, CA WEAR PINK or PURPLE to show solidarity! To come in person to speak, you will need to fill out a comment card. The Agenda Item is 7A. If you cannot come, but want to submit a statement, you can do it online at SanGabrielCity[dot]com. The Agenda Item is 7A: Form Center • City Council Regular Meeting We encourage you to share your story - Why is a commission like HEAR important for you? San Gabriel? or the region? Whether it is addressing race relations, providing resources for mental wellness, or creating safe zones for LGBTQIA neighbors, please share why HEAR is important to you. At the end, you can identify yourself as someone who is here to Cheer HEAR. Ask the Council to Vote No on Ordinance 707. https://lnkd.in/g4zvFgwt
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Ivy O. Suriyopas
Sharing this amazing piece, https://lnkd.in/ea3MfvpW, by Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees 2022 Convening Speaker Qudsiya Naqui and former AALDEF colleague Nermeen Arastu. "We observe the limited acknowledgment of the role that ableism has played in erecting systems of oppression and the consequent absence of anti-ableist strategies to achieve a vision of abolition that eliminates the categorization and stratification of bodies. We then look more closely at the immigration system and the ways in which it creates categories of exclusion based on perceptions of worth and productivity. We also illuminate how ableism has fueled the erection of access barriers for disabled immigrants, and the resulting disempowerment of these individuals as they navigate complex immigration procedures. We contend that decoupling migration from ableism and advancing access as a pathway to power and self-determination for immigrant communities must become a part of the abolitionist vision. This approach encourages the exploration of new solutions drawn from the lessons of the disability rights and disability justice movements."
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