A CLEANER CLIMATE FIGHT
“I don’t want to be the only person alive on this planet, you feel me? I want my people to make it too.” Alexis cureton’s battle for climate justice.
Kids to The Front
For the teens behind Youth Advocates 4 Change, the future is now, and they are here to shape it.
5 Things Friday
A petition for Walter Wallace Jr., a pre-election protest, a white folks phone bank and more.
The Evolution of an Activist: Part 2
These first-time voters have integrity, grit and hope. Smeeta Mahanti has been following them since 2016. Find out what they have to say as they prepare to cast their very first votes.
RIDE OUT TO VOTE
A powerful new film from Equestrians For Social Change is inspiring people to make a statement at the polls this year.
Covet Fashion’s Threading Change Grant is here
The popular fashion gaming app is giving $10,0000 to four BIPOC creatives working in the fashion industry. Get all the details here on how to apply.
PODCAST: Temi Adamolekun, Part 2
In the second installment of our conversation with the Pembroke PR founder, Temi Adamolekun talks transitioning her company during COVID, her own experiences with racism, and her awakening to the Black Lives Matter movement in America.
5 things Friday
Dream job openings for changemakers, free money for fashion pros, and a must-see museum exhibition.
The Evolution of An Activist: PArt 1
After the 2016 election, Smeeta Mahanti photographed over 300 kids and asked them to write a message to the world. She captured them again 4 years later as they prepare to vote in their first presidential election—and discovered that they have a lot more to say.
The art of Protest
At a new exhibition at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, local artists respond to a year like no other, tackling issues of police brutality, protest, pandemic, isolation, inequality and so much more.
Yolanda Hoskey Talks Representation & Changing the Narrative
In an Interview with Grown, The ‘pretty and ghetto’ photographer discuses the importance of remaining unapologetic and how to remain grounded in your creation in the midst of absolute chaos that is the year 2020.
5 Things Friday
A voter cheat sheet, the modern Black travel green book, and a new not-to-miss podcast
Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women
I’m not afraid of criticism, and “Protect Black women” should not be controversial.
Here For The Nerd
Mike Nicholls is bringing the geeks of Black and Brown communities into their own creative space with UMBER.
Seeing Black Futures
Black culture is flourishing. Jenna Wortham and Kimberly Drew want to preserve it. Here’s what that means.
5 Things Friday
Let Stacy Abrams school you on voter suppression, tune into a master class on activism, and do your part to ditch Columbus Day for good.
Podcast: Temi Adamolekun
Founder of Pembroke PR, Temi Adamolekun talks living, running a business, and raising a child in her chosen city of San Francisco.
Love On Top
Rachel and Keba Konte are nimble entrepreneurs, committed activists and…relationship goals.
On the Ground in Louisville
Photographer Jarrett Robertson captures the scene in Louisville, Kentucky, following the heartbreaking announcement that no officers will be charged for the murder of Breonna Taylor.
Kids Rise Up
Justice Kids, started by 8- and 10-year-old siblings Walt and Niama, are taking up the cause of racial justice early.
5 Things Friday
Become an election defender, do your part to flip the senate, and BREATHE away that debate. Here are your 5 actions steps for Friday, October 2.
EXPerience
THE BLACK TRUTH PROJECT.
From rich personal histories to pivotal experiences with racism to unbridled moments of joy, the Black Truth Project is a powerful call to continued allyship for non-Black people, and a way for Black people to see and celebrate themselves.
Patronage, Access, Race and ART
How one S.F. institution is trying to overcome ‘museums so white’ paralysis
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