Jasmine Ellis’ Post

The racial justice movement is under attack by opponents who want to stop our progress. Instead of retreating, we need to redouble our commitment to bolster the movement to build a California where everyone belongs and thrives. This is why the Asian Pacific Fund is proud to support the California Black Freedom Fund, legal experts, advocates, and philanthropic leaders to launch the LEAD for Racial Justice Initiative. LEAD provides legal education and tools to help nonprofits fully understand their ability to conduct vital racial justice work. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gM2yS2-X. #RacialJustice #AANHPI #BlackFreedomFund #LEADforRacialJustice

Reconstructing the lost paper trail of slavery is a job for business-minded visionaries because documentation that supported slavery was intentionally destroyed. It would take a visionary with a business mentality to envision what the result of racial discrimination, cultural depression, and lack of leadership would do to a people that were programmed to be ignorant and left in that state for four-hundred years. Keep in mind that from the very beginning, white slave masters injected their blood (spermatozoa) into the American slave culture at will. If we compared cultures, what would that people look like today? America is a paperwork society. American slaves have no paper trail. There is nothing to compare. As a result, we just see a bunch of multicolored people among us who don't know who they are. My first task was to bridge that gap by constructing a paper trail. I started the paper trail by incorporating a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that can accept contractual donations to finance American slaves' venture to the economic battlefield. To Learn More Read: 400 Years of Slavery www.Slaves-USA.com

Are you interested in becoming a member of a Board of Directors? 👀 Are you searching for new Board Members? 👍 Thanks to our partners at The Foraker Group there's an incredible resource called Alaska Board Match! 🤝 This remarkable online tool was created to aid nonprofits in finding board members and to support individuals interested in serving on boards. #chooseanchorage #nonprofits https://loom.ly/AFZFS_E

At Equal Justice USA we kept seeing the same problem 😣: grassroots community leaders struggling to secure funding 💰💵💲. We couldn't find a good resource, so we built🏗️ one. From scratch. It took so many months and required so much work, but the team persisted because only 7% of philanthropic dollars are targeted toward Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and POC communities. Introducing: Getting Grant Ready, a *FREE* resource customized for emerging grassroots organizations, aspiring grant writers in community-led, violence prevention movements, and midsize organizations seeking diverse funding opportunities. Please share widely! 🎉🎉🎉 https://lnkd.in/e-PwngUg

Sympathy comes easily. Privilege comes easily. But living with empathy—that’s hard. It means feeling deeply, witnessing injustice all around, and knowing your resources are limited. It’s painful to watch societies that fail to care for one another, where decisions protect business and productivity rather than people or places we call 'home'. Nonprofits are constantly criticized, despite their relentless efforts to advocate for and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. Imagine if we could truly see another human being in their struggle—not from a place of superiority but with humility. If we knelt beside them, not to offer pity, but to walk alongside them. To help them take the next step forward, together.

This week, we come together to honor the dedicated men and women in law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. National Police Week is a time to recognize their bravery, commitment, and the sacrifices they and their families make every day. 🔵 Why It's Important: •             Appreciation and Gratitude: Law enforcement officers often face dangerous and challenging situations. This week is an opportunity for us to express our heartfelt thanks and show our support. •             Community Connection: Building a strong relationship between the police force and the community fosters trust and collaboration. Celebrating National Police Week helps bridge gaps and strengthens these vital connections. •             Remembering the Fallen: We honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. 🔵 Ways to Celebrate: •             Thank an Officer: A simple "thank you" can go a long way. If you see a police officer, let them know you appreciate their service. •             Participate in Events: Many communities host events such as memorial services, parades, and educational activities. Get involved and show your support. •             Support Police Initiatives: Consider donating to organizations that support law enforcement officers and their families, or participate in community programs aimed at improving safety and cooperation. To all law enforcement officers: Your unwavering commitment to upholding justice and protecting our neighborhoods does not go unnoticed. This week, and every week, we thank you for your service. #NationalPoliceWeek #SupportLawEnforcement #Community #Gratitude #HonorAndRemember #PublicSafety

Here at #SerenityAndGraceHealthcare we value you! Baltimore's strength has always been its people, and there's no denying that fact! Black families are the backbone of this city, but far too many are struggling with homelessness. We can't talk about Black empowerment without addressing the crisis of unhoused families. Housing instability disproportionately affects Black Baltimoreans, perpetuating cycles of poverty and limiting opportunities. What can we do? Amplify Black voices: Support organizations led by Black Baltimoreans who are working on solutions. Advocate for change: Demand that policymakers prioritize affordable housing initiatives that address racial disparities. Give back: Volunteer or donate to organizations that provide critical services to unhoused families. Together, we can empower Baltimore's Black community by ensuring that every family has a safe and stable place to call home. #BlackEmpowerment #Baltimore #HousingJustice

As part of its ongoing commitment to serve the church, Auxilio Partners presented a free webinar on May 22, “Bad Things Can Happen to Good Churches: Steps to Protect Your People and Your Ministry.” The recording of the webinar is now available. The objective of the presentation was to provide practical ways to respond to reports of harassment, spiritual abuse, or other harm, as well as offer preventative measures churches and faith-based nonprofits can take to minimize the risk. https://lnkd.in/eCsBz_ib

Great opportunities. Please do consider volunteering as a trustee. You gain invaluable skills by being a trustee. If you are middle or senior management, hitting a bit of a block and want to gain strategic level skills, a trustee role is ideal (you will be better equipped to apply for iNED or NED roles in the future too). I have grown a lot from my voluntary roles. I sadly cannot apply as I don't have the skills they are looking for. #volunteering #trustee #racialjustice

Black people have been funding and pooling resources for our good since forever. Mutual Aid funds, Church Fundraisers, Community Wealth building are more true to us than new to us. The ruling against Fearless Fund is absolutely unjust...AND squarely aligned with my expectations of whiteness. In the spirit of Loving Accountability... the ruling also creates a moment of pause, a reminder to us that our adoption of white, capitalist frameworks will almost always be met with white backlash. I read an article that characterized this ruling as a "setback," which I absolutely understand ... and that perspective undermines the brilliant, covert ways our community has and will continue to BUILD for us (by us). I imagine there are many possibility models in your backyard, local community, at the grassroots that are doing this work. Of note: I still feel a away about the corporate partners who have remained silent amidst the attacks on Fearless Fund.... and I know we won't be distracted. Our ancestor, Toni Morrison (among others) put us on game: “The function, the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work. It keeps you explaining, over and over again, your reason for being. Somebody says you have no language and you spend twenty years proving that you do. Somebody says your head isn’t shaped properly so you have scientists working on the fact that it is. Somebody says you have no art, so you dredge that up. Somebody says you have no kingdoms, so you dredge that up. None of this is necessary. There will always be one more thing”.