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In one of our recent staff meetings, we discussed how joy can be used as a tool of resistance and what that looks like. Joy is a powerful tool that has been used to endure and overcome more than difficult circumstances for generations. Stay tuned this week for more! #PowerOfJoy

"Black Joy isn’t about creating an alternate narrative ignoring our collective pain... It’s using that joy to understand oppressive forces and imagine a world free of them."- Kleaver Cruz Founder, The Black Joy Project Stay tuned for more on joy! #BlackJoy #JoyfulResistance

Joy is not a passive escape but a radical act of defiance and renewal. When we embrace joy, we reclaim our humanity and create the strength to keep moving forward. Here are some ways you can use joy as a tool of resistance in your personal life. #StrengthInJoy

Joy isn't just escape; it's a radical act of resistance. In a world that dims our light, choosing joy defies hardship and reclaims our agency, keeping our inner spark alive. #JoyAsResistance #MentalWellness

This month's White and Wondering session will be on Thursday, March 20th. This will be a time for allies to connect and work together on their anti-racist journey in a safe space. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🚨Tomorrow 🚨 Agrace is hiring CNAs, caregivers, non-clinical roles, & more! ✔️Starting pay: $17.50+ per hour ✔️Career growth & training opportunities ✔️A workplace that values YOU! RSVP: tinyurl.com/AgraceFES 📅 March 19 | 4-6 PM 📍 Urban League Madison | 2222 S Park St | Room 101

Casting your vote in the upcoming Spring Primary Election is one of the biggest ways you can impact not only you and your families' lives but your community as a whole. See you at the polls! All the voter info you need: myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

If you or someone you know wants to take charge of your financial future, check out The Urban League of Greater Madison's upcoming four-part financial empowerment series! The topics covered will include credit, navigating debt, and budgeting. Read more: madison365.com/urban-league-t…

Our own Dr. Karen Reece is one of the core members of a collaboration with the Center for Healthy Minds, which aims to disrupt cycles of harm and trauma for those involved in the criminal legal system. Read more: centerhealthyminds.org/news/study-to-…

You're invited to this month's White and Wondering session this Thursday, April 17th, from 6:30-7:30. This is a safe space to have open conversation and work with other allies on your anti-racist journey. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

We are excited to invite you to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Nehemiah and the Justified Anger initiative’s unveiling of Our Madison Plan. This anniversary marks a decade of transformative community action to build a stronger Madison. Learn more: nehemiah.org/symposium/

Our Madison Plan reflects years of collaboration among Madison’s Black community, challenging us to envision a city addressing racial disparities, ensuring education, opportunity, and justice for all. Join Us: nehemiah.org/symposium/

Thank you, One City Schools, for giving our staff an amazing tour of your school! Seeing firsthand how you empower students, support educators, and innovate in learning left us inspired and motivated. Thank you for sharing your vision with us!

Have you taken the Black History for a New Day course and want to take the next step? Then mark your calendar for this Spring's Next Step sessions! You will hear lived experiences and work on your allyship path with other allies! Learn more & stay tuned: nehemiah.org/whats-happenin…

This Month's White and Wondering session will be hybrid, with the in-person option being held at Fountain of Life Church from 6:15pm-7:45pm. Register for free and join other allies in the anti-racist journey! Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Join us for this exciting community gathering to consider an innovative framework for change. Registration is $10: secure.qgiv.com/for/ncfuld/eve…

Only 2 weeks away! Register now to reserve your spot. secure.qgiv.com/for/ncfuld/eve… Ask about scholarships if you would like to attend: [email protected]

In this upcoming Next Steps session, hear from white Black History for a New Day course participants at various places on their path toward allyship in the fight for racial justice. They will share their experiences and advice on the next steps. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a great example of resisting racial oppression through partnership. CBPR is a collaborative research approach where researchers and community members work together to address issues of concern. Learn more: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC97…

Registration has been extended. We want as many people as possible to join us to learn and collaborate! $10 for 10 years of transformational change. Let us know if you want to be there and need a scholarship. secure.qgiv.com/for/ncfuld/eve…