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Community Care Is Equity Work:
How local NAACP Is redefining local advocacy Kirstyne Lange These are lessons from NAACP Santa Rosa-Sonoma’s Turkey Giveaway.
Equity is a practice – and community care is one of its strongest tools. In a year marked by widening inequities and growing community needs, the NAACP Santa Rosa-Sonoma County’s Inaugural Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway served as a living example of what equity-driven action looks like in practice. What unfolded at the H.I.V.E. – the branch’s new Home of Intentional Vision for Equity – was more than a distribution event. It was a demonstration of collective care, dignity and intentional service. More than 100 families from across Sonoma County arrived seeking not only meals, but connection. Volunteers welcomed parents, elders and young people into a space created to support them year-round. Many first-time visitors toured the facility, learned about available programs, and saw firsthand a community infrastructure built with their wellbeing in mind. The Turkey Giveaway affirmed that real equity work extends beyond statements or policy positions. It requires showing up, meeting needs directly, and cultivating long-term relationships. In this way, the NAACP branch continues to bridge systemic advocacy with on-the-ground support – a dual strategy essential to advancing racial and social justice locally... ... Read the full article (This article is shared in partnership with the Peace Press Collective as a preview of their next edition.) |
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RADIO RESISTANCE Hosted by Rebel Fagin
Stream our latest show - Interview with Kamran Nayeri ([email protected]) on communism, workers revolution, his life as a young man in Iran and his most recent book, Between Dreams and Reality: Essays on Revolution and Socialism. Local Band: Copper Wimmin Click below to play or Visit our web page to stream current & past shows. |
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Speaking of Palestine Radio show by North Coast Coalition for Palestine
The latest show: Palestine Update, an interview with Angela Marino, Media Watch, history and music. Hear all recorded shows on the Internet Archive. |
Updated Resource Guide for Sonoma County!
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Intention of the Guide
To virtually connect people with resources in Sonoma County and share community assistance programs, education opportunities, local farmer’s markets, equity reports and more which in turn increase equity and inclusion in the community. New Categories
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Provides a way for people to respond to fear and anxiety in our community as a result of the increase in immigration enforcement, ICE raids and other attacks against our communities. The network provides a 24-hour hotline to immigrants facing a raid by federal immigration agents & more. Visit our website
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Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Protections.
Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Protections.
Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County
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