We may have gained unprecedented political power, literary accolades, and foundation that truly matches our skin tones, but we’re still at the bottom of too many health indicators and ladders to mobility to call 2017 a win.
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I Turned My Back on Omarosa Once. And I’m Doing It Again.
Feeling this way about another Black woman is hard. But I can’t stand behind her when she stood beside a president who encourages violence against Black communities.
Migrar No Es Un Crimen
Art created by Micah Bazant and Forward Together in collaboration with New American Story Project and Centro Legal de la Raza.
Decolonize Puerto Rico
Art created by Micah Bazant and Forward Together in collaboration with AgitArte, an organization of Puerto Rican artists and cultural workers.
Everyone Is Welcome Here
Art created by Micah Bazant and Forward Together in collaboration with New American Story Project and Centro Legal de la Raza.
Immigrants and Refugees Are Welcome Here
Art created by Micah Bazant and Forward Together in collaboration with New American Story Project and Centro Legal de la Raza.
We All Belong Here, We Will Defend Each Other
Art created by Micah Bazant at the time of the 2016 presidential election, with support from Forward Together, American Friends Service Committee, Jewish Voice for Peace, Center for New Community, and Showing Up for Racial Justice. We also created a free K-12 Discussion & Activity Guide for teachers.
Just Say No Thanks to #ThanksAlabama and ‘Magical Negro’ Narratives
Black women are not the wet nurses for wanna-be woke whiteness. Our politics are not new, magical or here to serve white people.
One in Four Women Have Abortions. Why Don’t We Talk About It?
Everyone loves someone who has had an abortion. And if you think you don’t, they just haven’t shared their story with you yet.
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Throughout the legislative process, Strong Families New Mexico (SFNM), along with our community leaders and partner organizations, engages in the process to make sure the voices of our families and communities count. This resource will help New Mexcans understand the legislative process for how a bill becomes a law.