Stand For Something

Mom to 3, work in #Roxbury, #CDFI professional, investing $/time in #racialequity. #environmentaljustice, RT & opinions my own.

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

Meet Nathali Sindano, 18-yr old Congolese refugee living in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. "When I’m engaged in creativity, I feel like I'm in another world full of love & inspiration." Tix for Virtual Art Expo on Eventbrite: https://t.co/L6B0kqgo68 #artshow #artexhibit

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

Meet Wesley Otieno ("Wex"), a 21-year old artist and art teacher at Future Within CBO. He, along with co-teacher Danny Seskar and Future Within founder Calvin Juma, provides arts education to over 70 youth. Kibera is one of the largest slums in Africa. #artshow #artexhibit

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

Wex Wesley of Future Within CBO is one of 16 young artists presenting at the September 28th Art Expo. Tix 50 pct off this week with code "ArtLuv" https://t.co/L6B0kqgo68

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

@phayv Love it! I too like the retro print. And the deeper cut on the neck; nice move.

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

@phayv I've returned to Twixxer. Just to see if it's worth it! Landed here for safety...

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

@FredRoder @ghadvocates @Amref_Worldwide @UNICEF_france @ONE_Fr @GlblCtzn Really concerning! Education and civic awareness about what Mpox is and its treatment seems like an important step to take. I spoke with refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement (DRC refugees) over the weekend, and they were not aware of Mpox.

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

Artist profile! Maritza is a Mexican-American artist in Lowell MA who blends painting, drawing, ceramics, & fabrics to explore cultural trauma & inspire others. Her art reflects daily life, politics, & issues like misogyny & sexism. https://t.co/L6B0kqgo68 #artshow #art #artexpo

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

"The World Through My Eyes" Virtual International Young Artist Expo on Saturday, September 28th will elevate and celebrate the vision, stories, and perspecives of 16 young artists from Kenya, Uganda, and USA. Ticketed event: https://t.co/L6B0kqgo68 #Artshow #Artexhibit #art

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Full spread.

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@BlueHubCapital employees were treated to a Health and Wellness day replete with lunch from Clover and chair massages! I brought my sketchbook to commemorate the fun. Art is wellness too! See comments for more pics.

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My plate from lunch (not including the delicious eggplant and egg sandwich).

[Opportunity Finance Network @OppFinance]

Join OFN in a Juneteenth Celebration of CDFIs! This week, share OFN’s social media posts and create your own that say what #Juneteenth, #CDFIs, and #FinanceJustice means to you. https://t.co/wvXg1n0xIi

[BlueHub Capital @BlueHubCapital]

Kudos to BlueHub borrower @CWKitchenBoston for launching a new, innovative program that provides coaching & support for independent #restaurants to help them recover from the #pandemic. Read more via @BostonGlobe. https://t.co/OU1D8k71PT #impactinvesting #CDFIs

[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

Congratulations Robbie Ferris! Fantastic project serving so many in Jones County NC.

[BlueHub Capital @BlueHubCapital]

13 years in the making, Jones County, NC’s new k-12 school has proven to be an asset for this rural, underserved area. More about our New Market Tax Credit project & its developer Robbie Ferris in @ERNnews.
@SfLaArchitects #NMTC #impactinvesting
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[Stand For Something @barrerocks]

FY 21 budget for #LawrenceMA calls for increased investment in policing while community development and education gets crumbs. Why? I'll be listening tonight, 6/23 @ 7:30 pm @dave4districte @danrivera01843 #Mapoli

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Life feels like...

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@ProRockThrower Done!

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@chipgoines I’ll be drinking bourbon and singing karaoke.

[Chip Goines @chipgoines]

In 2018, @marty_walsh (@martyforboston) ignored @ProRockThrower for months about her anti-violence plan, but instead he made time to take selfies w/ a domestic abuser who ran for DA & also hired one. Do better in 2019, Marty. DO BETTER. #bospoli #mapoli https://t.co/LC9zc9t9Yi