The Praxis Project

Today, we uplift poetic giant, Nikki Giovanni—a voice that taught us to dream boldly, love fiercely, and stand unapologetically in our truth. Her words were more than poetry; they were a call to action, a balm for our souls, and a guide through the struggle and triumphs of our shared humanity. As we remember her unparalleled brilliance, let’s carry her legacy forward. Write. Speak. Advocate. Build. Be relentless in uplifting voices that challenge the status quo and celebrate our collective resilience. Let Nikki’s words echo in our actions: “We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained.” How will you keep her light shining? #NikkiGiovanni

💡 Please check out these actionable insights on the election and philanthropy by my colleague Chris Carlson: 1) Remember the Human Impact 2) Adapt to a Shifting Federal Landscape 3) Double Down on Local Impact 4) Stand with Frontline Organizations 5) Navigate the Pluralism vs. Advocacy Balance

The Community Power Digest is our monthly newsletter filled with organizational updates, opportunities and resources from our partners, and much more. Link to Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ew9eq8aD This month, we feature highlight videos from our partners, funding opportunities from the @Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and @ChicagoCause and much more!!! Want our newsletter delivered right to your inbox each month? Visit https://lnkd.in/egCthn_h to sign up!

Home, Health & Justice in San Antonio The San Antonio Coalition for Dignified Housing is more than a partnership—it’s a movement. Three incredible nonprofit organizations have united to amplify community voices, advocate for equitable housing, and empower residents to shape their neighborhoods and access the health benefits they deserve. Together, they’re proving that when communities lead, real change happens. From safe and affordable homes to healthier futures, they’re building more than houses—they’re building dignity and hope. Watch the full story unfold: https://lnkd.in/eUhDJZnp

Virtual launch, November 21st, 2024, 3 PM ET | 12 pmPT (bilingual EN/ES) Join us in the official launch of the Cartografías del Conflicto: relaciones de ida y vuelta, a playful invitation to explore the terrain of our interactions with conflict; internally, in self-exploration, and externally, in our interpersonal and group relationships in the community. This guide will be free and available to download in a PDF format accompanied by a series of podcast episodes. We include many practical tools and templates for you and your group to explore together. Thank you to the Cooperative Development Foundation for their support!!! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiQqiQiv Lanzamiento virtual, 21 de noviembre de 2024, 3 PM ET | 12 PM PT (bilingüe EN/ES) ¡Únase a nosotros en el lanzamiento oficial de Cartografías del Conflicto: relaciones de ida y vuelta, una invitación lúdica a explorar el terreno de nuestras interacciones con el conflicto; internamente, en la autoexploración, y externamente, en nuestras relaciones interpersonales y grupales en la comunidad. Esta guía será gratuita y estará disponible para su descarga en formato PDF, acompañada de una serie de episodios de podcast. Incluimos muchas herramientas prácticas y plantillas para que usted y su grupo puedan explorar juntos. ¡Gracias a la Cooperative Development Foundation por su apoyo! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eiQqiQiv

This Native American Heritage Month, honor the history, resilience, and contributions of Native peoples by taking these meaningful steps: 1. Celebrate Native culture—support Native artists, authors, and businesses while amplifying Indigenous voices. 2. Acknowledge the land you’re on—learn its history and the Indigenous nations who stewarded it. 3. Decolonize your mindset—challenge colonial narratives and educate yourself on Indigenous history and advocacy. Together, we can honor Native heritage, past and present. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousPride #HonorTheLand #Decolonize

🌱 Save the Date! 🌱 The Praxis Project invites you to join us for Roots & Remedies 2025 from July 11-13 in Little Rock, Arkansas! This powerful gathering brings advocates, organizers, and leaders together to share strategies, build power, and strengthen our collective journey toward social justice and equity. Let’s make change together—mark your calendar! #RootsAndRemedies2025 #SocialJustice #Equity

RELATIVES! We have reached a MAJOR MILESTONE to Protect the Ȟesápa. ⛰️ In just 37 days, we received over 1,900 comments to support the Pactola Mineral Withdrawal. This record-breaking number of comments moves the mineral withdrawal proposal from the Forest Service to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland for final approval. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Once the mineral withdrawal is approved, it will remove all future rights for mining, drilling, and exploration in the Pactola Reservoir and Upper Rapid Creek Watershed areas for UP TO 20 YEARS!! This could not have happened without YOUR support in submitting public comments. NDN Collective extends our gratitude to our relatives, allies, and comrades. Your solidarity in protecting the water and lands of Ȟesápa is not unnoticed. ⚡✊🏽🪶 We also appreciate you for taking the time to learn about our #ProtectTheȞesápa campaign. The campaign, which has also been deeply involved in the fight for Pactola, focuses on protecting our sacred Ȟesápa, the Black Hills, and our drinking water from further destruction by stopping the mining and mining exploration projects that have violated our treaty rights for over 150 years. As we protect Mother Earth, we aim to protect treaty homelands, human rights, and clean drinking for our community. Stay tuned, we will be posting the latest updates about the Pactola Mineral Withdrawal. Want to support our work? Donate now at ndncollective.org/donate or go to the link in our bio! #ProtectTheȞesápa #WaterIsLife #LANDBACK #NDNCollective

Today, we honor all the brave people of color who serve or have served in the armed forces. Your strength, resilience, and dedication have helped shape and defend our nation, even in the face of unique challenges. We thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and the legacy you build each day. Your courage and commitment inspire us all. #VeteransDay #HonoringService #POCInService #ThankYouVeterans

Words from Our Relative Dawn Knickerbocker: Relatives, We are not shocked by Trump’s overwhelming resurgence. If we look deeply, we see the roots of this outcome: a society that values oil over water, money over people, violence over peace—and colonized ideals over Indigenous wisdom. There were no big reveals here. But now, we face a new reality—uncertain, heavy, and full of both challenges and responsibilities. As urban Natives, we know this path well. These colonial systems were never designed for us, yet here we are, carrying forward the work of protecting our Peoples, our lands, our ways of life, and our futures. Our strength lies in remembering who we are. We are the descendants of those who faced unimaginable odds and still moved forward—rooted in purpose, driven by knowledge, and connected to each other and Mother Earth herself. Now, we are called to do the same. We must stand for our kin: our Trans relatives, women seeking healthcare, our Palestinian siblings, and all who are silenced or targeted by systems and policies of oppression. We must protect our Indigenous communities, whose sovereignty and well-being are tied to the health of the earth and the strength of our Peoples. These struggles are interconnected, and they require all of us. This work will not be easy. It is exhausting and frustrating, and the weight of fear can be overwhelming. Take the time you need to process—whether through grief, rage, or rest—so you can move forward with clarity and strength. Let your community hold you up when the weight is too much and remember that our power has always been in how we show up for one another. Our ancestors built protections into our lifeways that have outlasted every attempt to erase them. Those teachings guide us still. Even in the face of policies and presidencies that try to divide or destroy, we know how to resist and rebuild. This is not just about survival; it is about tending to a future where we thrive on our own terms. The road ahead is not easy, but it is ours to walk. Together—with steady resolve and our community beside us—we will find our way, as we always have. Take care of each other. The work continues. In solidarity, Dawn Knickerbocker, Anishinaabe / White Earth Nation