IN THE NEWS: Organization at SXSW galvanizes public to fight back against book bans

Originally reported by www.spectrumlocalnews.com BY ANTOINETTE ODOM AUSTINUPDATED 5:53 PM CT MAR. 18, 2023 PUBLISHED 10:33 AM CT MAR. 17, 2023—- AUSTIN, Texas — A state that’s always embroiled in controversy over its far-right policies, Texas is seen as…

IN THE NEWS: We need more growth in minority media ownership

Originally reported by afro.com | The Black Media Authority By Barbara Arnwine,Defender News Service I’ve fought for civil rights my entire career. In fact, in honor of my late mother, Vera Pearl Arnwine, I will tell you that my actual birth was amidst a fight for…

IN THE NEWS: Springfield College honors outstanding community members

Originally reported by wwlp.com | 22 News SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield College presented four outstanding community members for their work in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. This evening’s event honored a faculty member, a student, and two local community…

58th Annual Selma Jubilee Voting Rights Series

The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) sponsored an afternoon of powerful back to back voting rights educational and organizing events. The events included a luncheon session, 2 workshops and a Happy Hour. Each workshop consisted of an opening speaker, followed by…