Posts Tagged ‘Community’
Greenversations: Fade to Black – Environmental Justice for All
We’re live and thank you for joining us for tonight’s Greenversations, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL, a #BlackHistoryMonth celebration with Environmental Justice subject matter experts from across the American South! Panelists include: Angelo Logan – Campaign Director, Moving Forward Network Miaisha Mitchell- Executive Director, Greater Frenchtown Revitalization Council Mustafa Santiago Ali – Vice President of Environmental…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Rapid Relief Fund Update [UPDATE 2]
Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen the hurt and pain it has caused to our most vulnerable communities due to the lingering effects of systemic racism Many have lost jobs. The national unemployment rate for African Americans, Hispanic and other communities of color has jumped to 15 percent. On top of that, many…
Read More“The Urgency of Now: Advancing a Unifying Movement for Racial Equity in Times of Uncertainty”
Whether it’s 1619, 1776, or 1831, the foundation of the United States was built on the injustices of stolen land and slavery; inequities that continue to shape our national identity. It is time to build a new foundation! If 2020 has given us anything besides COVID-19, it’s an opportunity to call out systemic racism, reflect…
Read MoreThe Movement Continues
You’re invited to “The Movement Continues”, a special conversation between Nathaniel Smith, Founder and Chief Equity Officer, and Dwayne Patterson, Vice President of Strategy and Engagement, and Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation’s new Chief Equity Impact Officer, about the past, present, and future of the Partnership for Southern Equity, on Monday, September 21, 10 a.m., live…
Read MoreThe State of Race: Special Town Hall
Police brutality, COVID-19 – racism is a virus! Enough is enough. Our community is angry and looking for answers. Where do we go from here? Join Nathaniel Smith and others for a special town hall on WSB-TV tonight at 8 p.m. to find out. #TogetherWeWin #TogegtherWeProsper
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