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The People's Assembly was JUST the beginning. Black Latinx Asian Charter Collaborative (BLACC) is stepping into the school year strong, hosting a Back to School event that uplifts powerful parents and welcoming their new interim CEO, Jeremiah L. Grace. With a powerhouse team—Vice President Veronica Osorio Veronica Osorio Calderon, Associate Vice President Daniel Lindsey—BLACC’s impact keeps growing: ✊🏿 200+ parents engaged and counting 🌍 Bilingual spaces to ensure every family has a voice Final hours…this is your LAST CHANCE to download our FREE guide to 100 power-building resources. Download it here: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9

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Soul Fire Farm, co-founded by Leah Penniman, is an Afro-Indigenous-centered community farm that is revolutionizing the food system. They offer training, resources, and inspiration for a more just, sustainable future. Here's what Leah Penniman teaches us: ✨ Land stewardship is crucial for a healthy planet. ✨ Communities should have control over their food systems. ✨ Systemic barriers to healthy food access must be dismantled. Start planting seeds of change by downloading our FREE 100+ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭™ to help grow your community: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9

Maribel Sainez from Aspire Public Schools shares an inspiring story of how parents used their collective power during a charter renewal process. Even though they didn't get the outcome they hoped for, they learned valuable lessons about organizing and accountability. This story reminds us that: 💡 Parent voices matter. 💡 Collective action can create change. 💡 Setbacks can be opportunities for growth. And, we have an entire list (100!) of power-building resources for you to do the same. Download them here: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9

Imagine having a one-stop shop for all the best community organizing resources—no more scattered notes or endless bookmarks. We've got it right here for you: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9 What's happening at 2541 this week: Tuesday: Advocacy story from Maribel Sainez. Wednesday: Soul Fire Farm transforms the food system! Thursday: Charlene Mack, MBA will be leading a workshop at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation's leadership gathering. Shoutout: We're proud to join forces with Seton Education Partners, who share our commitment to expanding opportunities for underserved communities. They support parents in choosing high-quality schools that meet their unique needs and values.

Remember when we first announced our partnership with the incredible Black Educator Advocates Network? Since then, they've been making waves with their commitment to creating more equitable and inclusive schools. Here's what they've been up to since our partnership began: 💫 Hosting their first call to action, uniting Black educators from across LAUSD. 💫 Launching their Black Educator Retention Training Series at Stella Middle Charter Academy assess school-wide policies perpetuating anti-Blackness. You can do the same in your community, but you need the right resources. Here are our faves....for $FREE.99:  https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9

While humility, curiosity, and coachability are key for organizers of all ages, even seasoned organizers can get stuck in their ways. That's why we created a 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗧𝗠 packed with fresh ideas – including new communication tools and innovative fundraising strategies – to help you activate more families and build stronger school communities. Our goal is to activate power in over 200,000 families by 2029. What's yours? Ready to win? ➡️  https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9

It's time you fueled your organizing efforts with our 100+ Community Organizing Resource Vault TM: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9 Ai-jen Poo isn't just an advocate for domestic workers – she's a force of nature. As the co-founder and executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, she's leading the charge for fair wages, benefits, and respect for the caregivers who power our economy. What can we learn from Ai-Jen? ✨ Her work brings together domestic workers, a workforce often hidden in private homes, and amplifies their collective voice. ✨ She understands that care work is essential work, and she's challenging the systems that undervalue it. ✨ Ai-jen's work is about long-term change, creating lasting power for a workforce that deserves it.

"It's parents who are closest to the problem who are closest to the solution." - Jenny Aguas   It's leaders like Jenny from Ednovate Inc who inspire us to keep pushing for parent-led change. That's why we created the Community Organizing Resource Vault™, packed with 100+ guides, templates, and tools to equip leaders like you on your power-building journey. Get it here: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9 Remember, it's limited time only! So, don't miss out, enter the vault and immerse yourself with all things power-building. 

Make the week count by downloading our 100+ Community Organizing Resource Vault TM here: https://lnkd.in/eqp7FNP9 This week: Tuesday: Jenny Aguas of Ednovate Inc takeaways from our cohort kickoff last week. Wednesday: Uplifting Ai-jen Poo - powerful advocate for domestic workers and a leader in the fight for labor rights. Thursday: Join us for Charlene's mini-power training! Partnership Shoutout: We're proud to rock with Rocketship Public Schools, an organization that truly puts its values into practice every day. They believe in: ✨ Authenticity: Being open and honest about their work. 🤝 Community: Seeking diverse perspectives and building understanding. 💪 Tenacity: Working relentlessly to achieve ambitious goals. 💡Innovation: Challenging the status quo to create meaningful impact. 💥 Excellence: Believing that all children can succeed and helping them reach their full potential. We're inspired by their dedication to student success and are excited to support their mission!