We're hosting Aftershock’s Executive Producer Tonya Lewis Lee on our panel. She explores the personal impact of social justice issues. She was the Executive Producer on episodic series SHE’S GOTTA HAVE IT, IndieWire named her one of 22 rising female filmmakers to watch in 2022.
BLC co-founder Brett Andrews, who recently announced his retirement as executive director of PRC, reflects on his decades of service in SF helping address the challenges of homelessness, mental health, & drug addiction. You earned this retirement Brett! https://t.co/IZ8aDyZZPm
A flute @lizzo played in the Main Reading Room Monday (with permission from some lucky researchers who were there!) looks similar to the crystal one she had at her concert, but is actually plexiglass. It is also very rare & was manufactured when the material was first invented.🔊
Early childhood education is critical to the development of Black Californians. Creating long-term benefits and support for providers can help create an environment that's conducive to learning and growth: https://t.co/NvWvMzlpt9
My Biological Mother survived a rape at 16 years old, became pregnant, and gave me up for adoption at birth…
I grew up to become one of the youngest elected officials in California State History and I am unapologetically Pro Choice.
Here is why:
Thank you @Scott_Wiener for nominating PRC as your nonprofit of the year! The #BlackLeadershipCouncil is an initiative of PRC and we are so grateful for this recognition.
We are thrilled and thankful. Senator Scott Wiener nominated PRC as the nonprofit of the year! Congratulations Brett Andrews, PRC's CEO, and to everyone at PRC!
As our country veers from one tragedy to the next, we cannot forget the lives lost in the Buffalo shooting. This story lays out how generations of neglect preceded this awful racist attack. Systemic racism like this must be addressed. https://t.co/O0J4mAhpff
It is no secret that overturning Roe v Wade will have disastrous impacts for those who need reproductive services the most. Here is how you can help. @BLeeForCongress
Inspiring story about the courageous efforts being led by Devon Henry, who has helped haul away and dismantle dozens of Confederate statutes, despite threats and physical attacks: https://t.co/G3iFCVh1EZ
With a $45.7 billion budget surplus, #CA has an unprecedented opportunity to address longstanding health, wealth, housing & education disparities facing African Americans. The #BLC details how these challenges can be confronted in this @sfexaminer op-ed. https://t.co/1iDNx1zkk7
I am sick of wars!
The war against Ukraine
- Black men
- (Black) women
- our LGBTQ community
- poor people
All on the front page of the local paper.
This is why we are not well.
There is no greater way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. than by protecting and advancing one of the most sacred rights of Americans. We must stop this coordinated effort to disenfranchise African American voters in our country. #MLKDay https://t.co/Mgg8HH3cck
Sidney Poitier was a trailblazing artist who made history as the first Black man to win the best actor Oscar, but his true legacy may be his lifetime commitment to civil rights issues. He was a legendary figure who will be missed by all. #SidneyPoitier
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