Midwest Academy

Training progressive organizations across the country to be strategic, build power, and win social justice victories. Strategy. Power. Justice.

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"And together, let us say: Freedom, Justice, Democracy, ORGANIZING!" - Heather Booth, in her opening remarks to tonight's Academy Awards!

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Can't join in person tonight for the Midwest Academy Awards? Join us online! Starting at 6:35pm ET, we will live stream our entertainment and awards program.

YouTube: https://t.co/xcTXUWw2VZ
Zoom with Spanish interpretation: https://t.co/9XV8fNiFhP, passcode - 861181

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Doors open in just a few minutes for our 50th Anniversary and Midwest Academy Awards celebration in Washington, D.C., with remarks by @SenatorBern at 6PM! We know Senator Sanders will move us with his inspiring words.

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Join us and Special Guest @BernieSanders on May 17 for our 50th anniversary and Academy Awards!

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SAVE THE DATE! We're about to turn 50, & we plan to do it up! Put 5/17/23 on your calendars, & stay tuned for more details about how to join us for our big party.🎉🎉

ps-curious about those pics? Top is the original class in 1973; bottom is our most recent in-person class, 9/22.

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We are excited to introduce our new co-director, Yomara Vélez, who will be joining Eric Zachary after Labor Day to lead the Academy forward. We're so excited to welcome her and learn from her deep experience!

Read more here: https://t.co/QMjvmgTWTi

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We just uploaded last week's program - rewatch here (be sure to click "show more" for time details if you want to watch a specific honoree!).
https://t.co/NsXXaw7t8z
(And quick note: no sound for 2 min during Ric Wilson's first song - we're waiting for the copyright greenlight!)

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We're about to go live with our 2021 Midwest Academy Awards! https://t.co/ckJ6An3VGa

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Our final honoree is Gara LaMarche, former President of Democracy Alliance and all around champion for progressive causes. Read why we're honoring him with the Progressive Legacy award -- then join us virtually Oct. 20th: https://t.co/CpWqIS7u1Q

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Next up: a spotlight on Maurice Mitchell and his life of powerful organizing.
Read more about why we're honoring him as a Movement Builder -- then join us virtually, Oct. 20th: https://t.co/CpWqIRPSDg

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We're thrilled to honor the Alliance for Quality Education (and the two inspirational women accepting the award on AQE's behalf).
Read why, and join us virtually, Oct. 20th: https://t.co/CpWqIRPSDg
#midwestacademyawards2021 #midwestacademy #allianceforqualityeducation

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It's here! The official invite for our 2021 Midwest Academy Awards. Pay-what-you-can tickets right here: https://t.co/Z1YYf3itaG
Stay tuned for highlights on each honoree, plus our musical guests for the evening! #midwestacademyawards2021

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Today at 7pm ET, watch the documentary #9to5PBS, then join fellow viewers to chat online & discuss the possibilities of the women’s and labor movement with @aflcio, @Fightfor15, and @SEIU. RSVP https://t.co/HDKwlNnfEv

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Join us tomorrow for an advanced screening of #9to5PBS, the previously untold story -- discover the role the Academy played in a movement that inspired the hit song by @DollyParton and the film by @JaneFonda. RSVP https://t.co/HDKwlNnfEv

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Before the hit song by @DollyParton or film by @JaneFonda, 9to5 was an inspiring women’s and labor movement (and we played a role!). Come together for a virtual screening of #9to5PBS + community-driven conversation on 1/27 @aflcio, @fightfor15 and @SEIU. https://t.co/HDKwlNnfEv

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In the 70s, America’s secretaries took to the streets, fed up with workplace abuse. They created the movement 9to5, which inspired @DollyParton to write a song. RSVP for a virtual screening of #9to5PBS, the untold story of their fight, on 1/27. https://t.co/LszGsqK2b3

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🎵 Working nine to five / what a way to make a living / barely getting by / it’s all taking and no giving 🎵Join us on 1/27 for a virtual screening of #9to5PBS, the untold story of the movement that inspired the hit song. RSVP https://t.co/HDKwlNnfEv

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Big announcement: we're hiring a new, full time trainer! To read about the job and find out how to apply, head to our site: https://t.co/ROLYbkyhJM

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We're sure you have your ticket by now, but if not - you can still watch as we honor Alicia Garza, Darren Walker, and Michael Podhorzer! https://t.co/O9iUT0gaG7