From Covid-19 to journalism to political action, ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç’ fiscally sponsored project partners have been making the news this summer. Here is a select list of noteworthy news stories and events featuring our projects’ good works.Ìý
Hip-Hop Political Education Summit – 9/22/2020Ìý
Fiscally sponsored project partner Hip-Hop Political Education Summit encourages the civic participation of voting in a call to action for the hip-hop community and beyond. Hip-hop has long been embraced by American society as an artistic form known for catalyzing dialogue and action. Having provided town hall conversations ahead of elections since 2004, the Hip-Hop Political Education Summit is holding a virtual summit for 2020 to open up the necessary conversation on voter suppression. for their September 22nd event.Ìý
The FruitGuys Community Fund – 9/3/2020
Watch with project partner founder Chris Mittelstaedt and learn how he pivoted The FruitGuys business to help with hunger relief and small farms support.ÌýÌý
Radical Monarchs – July, 2020
on PBS POV and follow this group of girls as they learn about social issues and earn their Radical Badges for units like Black Lives Matter, Radical Pride, and Radical Beauty. For more information, visit project partner .ÌýÌý
They were also ! – 8/13/2020
Latino Outdoors – 7/27/2020
project partner ’ founder José G. González who discussed the changing demographics of people exploring the great outdoors, and the importance of inclusion.Ìý
#Masks4All – 7/18/2020
Data scientist Jeremy Howard and founder of project Ìýinfluenced and helped to transform opinions globally on Coronavirus safety.ÌýÌý
The Press Forward – 7/14/2020
Journalists are being harassed online and in some cases physically attacked while covering protests. These disruptions lead to changes in reporting, or people leaving the profession entirely. Poynter piece about why it’s important for news platforms to safeguard journalists. Supple is Cofounder and Executive Director of partner project .Ìý
We will continue to update this list so please let us know if your project makes the news! If you would like to learn more about our projects, please visit our projects page or email Stephanie at communications@communityinitiatives.org.