Four years ago I wrote my inaugural poem The Hill We Climb. Both when I wrote it and performed it, I did so while continuously reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Coretta Scott King’s legacy. I was (and am) blown away by how my words reverberated around the world; if anything, it proved to me that we honor King’s dream, by daring to dream big, and by, most importantly, daring to dream together. Only then will the loving fantasies of our better nature transform into reality. The work and fight for the dream persists, and what’s more, it is not just a fight, but fate—that perhaps we are as destined for this time as it is destined for us. What a worthwhile, powerful calling only we can answer. Here with you in the hill and the climb, and whatever light lies beyond, whatever light lies within.
-Amanda
Kate Henderson from @NatFedNews told us about the need for an 'outcomes-based' housing strategy to deliver more affordable and social homes in England.
Today marks 91 months since 72 loved ones were taken from us at Grenfell.
We still have no clear road to Justice, and no adequate health monitoring to ensure all bereaved and survivors get to see it if it comes.
Will we see any improvements before the 8 year anniversary?
Social landlords gathered in Birmingham recently for a workshop event intended to showcase the digital transformation of housing management systems.
https://t.co/uM47WiI83e
#ukhousing#digital#technology
It's essential to provide people with emergency accommodation during the brutally cold weather but that is only a temporary solution. We need a long-term plan which includes building more affordable homes to prevent homelessness in the first place.
https://t.co/l5wXH28zXq
Christmas is over, but we’re still here.
On the streets. Day or night. Rain or shine.
Helping people recover from homelessness—for good.
We’re St Mungo’s. 👋
#Homelessness#StMungos#EndHomelessness
Great to see the @BBCr4today focus on social housing.
Ahead of the Spending Review we’re calling for a long-term #PlanForHousing and funding for new affordable homes, particularly for social rent. This is the best way for the government to meet its 1.5 million new homes target.
Amid the very worrying evidence about the health of Grenfell firefighters, time to ask again - why no health monitoring for the survivors and wider community? Below is from testimony week last year
Huge thanks to all the UK housing providers & suppliers Brotherhood PR has worked alongside throughout 2024 - best wishes all for 2025 🎄
#PR#comms#tech#socialhousing#ukhousing
Today we are announcing the largest ever cash boost for councils to tackle homelessness.
This government is determined to take immediate action and get back on track to ending homelessness once and for all.
https://t.co/nkhFk5SfDS
📢Today we launch a campaign with @insidehousing, Reset Homelessness.
It calls on the Government to:
✔️carry out a systemic review of homelessness funding
✔️create an effective new settlement for providers
https://t.co/3Y2xwONsa9
#ResetHomelessness#Endhomelessness
“As homelessness surges across the UK, the festive season offers the perfect opportunity to address more than just the housing crisis – it’s a chance to redefine how we treat one another.” 🤝
Josh Littlejohn, founder of homelessness charity Social Bite, writes about why kindness is needed this Christmas – and year-round. 📆
https://t.co/yx19QoKNid
90 months since our 72 loved ones were killed at Grenfell.
90 months, no justice.
Join us tonight at the Silent Walk to #demandcharges and show those responsible that we won’t stop until justice is served.
Nottinghill Methodist Church, 6pm 💚
It’s great to see the word “social” so prominent in this post. High quality social homes that protect nature are possible if the government prioritises them ruthlessly
By giving to @realchangemer you're helping to support 21 homeless charities in #Manchester
We work in partnership with voluntary & community organisations providing frontline services for people facing homelessness.
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