Support Community and Volunteer for Black Farmers Collective One of the ways we can promote social justice is to volunteer with nonprofit organizations doing important work in our community. The Black Farmers Collective (BFC), whose mission is build a Black-led food system for liberation through food sovereignty, is holding volunteer days this summer on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from now until October 24th at YES FARM located on 721 Yesler Way. You can learn more by visiting

Join SURJ to Launch Block by Block in Your Community Showing up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is hosting a virtual Block by Block Summer Kickoff Call on June 3rd, at 5-6pm PT / 8-9pm ET. Their goal is to reach one million White voters in key swing states by talking to neighbors and move people into action. This training call will teach you about the Block by Block strategy, hear stories from organizers, and next steps for launching your own circle or chapter team. Register for th

Rallying Resistance through Song Concert The Seattle Labor Chorus is be holding a concert to celebrate and fundraise. Inspired by the Minneapolis singing resistance groups, this event aims to "celebrate the power of collective resistance and support their mission in giving voice to song to the cause of economic, social, and racial justice." Starbucks Workers United, TRACTION, and Seattle Gaza Mutual Aid will all be tabling at the event. Rallying Resistance will be held on May

Postcards4Democracy in West Seattle Postcards4Democracy is an ongoing event in West Seattle where people get together for conversation, coffee, and writing postcards in support of democracy. They meet every Tuesday, the first Saturday, and third Thursday of each month at C& P Coffee. They ask that you bring supplies, addresses (the have resources for where to find them), and stamps if possible. Visit their website for event details. La Resistencia Solidarity Day with Jewish V

No Kings Protest on March 28th No Kings is organizing their third protest since the current administration took office with thousands of nationwide marches rooted in nonviolent action on March 28th. To find a protest in the greater Seattle area, visit this events page . To find your local events on an interactive map, visit the No Kings website . In addition to the marches, they also have a list of urgent calls to action, Know Your Rights resources, and trainings to document

Join Tsuru for Solidarity & La Resistencia for Solidarity Day Tsuru for Solidarity and La Resistencia are hosting a Day of Remembrance and solidarity day on the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center on Saturday, February 21st at 1:00pm. Survivors of Japanese American internment will speak about the parallels between their lived experiences and the current victims of mass immigration detention. La Resistencia will be speaking on the latest conditions inside the detention center

Like all of you, we too are feeling overwhelmed with ICE, Minnesota, and the 8 deaths so far this year of Geraldo Lunas Campos (1/3), Luis Gustavo Nunez Caceres (1/5), Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz (1/6), Renee Good (1/7), Parady La (1/9), Victor Manuel Diaz (1/14), Heber Sanchaz Dominguez (1/14), and Alex Pretti (1/24). This is in addition to the 32 deaths last year, not including Keith Porter who was killed on New Year's Eve. You may be feeling rage and grief. Nikita Gill remind

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network In this issue, we want to highlight the work of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) whose mission is to build collective power for immigrants and refugees across Washington through peaceful, non-violent, community-led action. WAISN works in multiple areas including policy advocacy and grant making & fund development. They also support deportation defense through a hotline, rapid response network, accompaniment for legal

Condemn Illegal Military Attacks on Venezuela Rising Majority , a BIPOC led coalition, has a call to action on Google Docs to help you notify your congressional representative to stop the attacks on Venezuela. They provide a template letter and links to find your representative so you can quickly and easily take action. Watch this Video about Fighting Facism The Ripple Effect Institute shared this guide on things you can do to fight fascism as an antidote to despair. They ta

Blackout Spending at Large Corporations Black Voters Matter , among other organizations, are urging people to avoid buying from major corporations between Thanksgiving and December 5th. SURJ is recommending you boycott Home Depot, Target, and Amazon during this period. They recommend that you redirect spending instead to Black-owned and community-rooted small businesses. Sign this Petition and Consider Opting out of Spotify Spotify has been airing ICE recruitment ads using i

Practice Self-Care & Engage in Things that Bring You Joy Whether you do this alone, with friends and family, or community, it's important to take a break to reset and refill your energy reserves. Seek out connection and community. Here are some events to help support your well being during this time: NAMI mental health support group Roots & Resonance Workshop Series Community of Practice Grief Circle Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse Watch to Learn 5 Ways to Fight

Participate in Disappeared in America Weekend of Action Disappeared in America is a national effort to protect immigrant rights, due process, and democracy. The Disappeared in America Weekend of Action on November 1-2 is a mobilization effort to protect immigrants, expose corporate complicity, and honor the lives lost in detention. Events include protests at Home Depot, freedom vigils at detention centers, courthouses, and jails, as well as Dia de los Muertos actions to honor

Attend a No Kings Protest on October 18 We shared this in our last newsletter but wanted to remind you of the second No Kings protest taking place this Saturday, October 18th from 12:00-2:00pm throughout the country including in Seattle at the International Foundation, Seattle Center. No Kings is organized by Indivisible and over 140 partners . Visit the No Kings website to find your nearest protest. Join Pramila Jayapal's Immigration Justice Lab Training Common Power is ho

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Hire a Worker through Casa Latina Casa Latina is a nonprofit organization that "advances the power and well-being of Latino immigrants through employment, education, and community organizing." In light of the ICE raids impacting the Latinx community, Casa Latina asks us to support them by hiring a worker through their Worker Center. You can either call at 206-956-0779 or submit a work order online . Both Judy Lee and Ilsa Govan have used the service. Ilsa shares, " I used Cas

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