Aluta Continua - The Struggle Continues

01/08/2023

See: The lived realities for African Americans

The city of Roanoke, Va., is honoring a Black woman who made tremendous contributions to modern medical research without her knowledge or consent.

01/01/2023

12/16/2022

Counter narratives have become a critical tool in the fight for social justice. Help bring awareness to this global crisis.

Coined by Kimberle Crenshaw, intersectionality is an approach that can ensure the fight against extreme poverty is all-encompassing.

12/10/2022

Racial capitalism plays a critical role in this eco-facist trend. No rules , no accountability.

Americans are moving into high-risk zones for wildfires, drought, hurricanes

Researchers at the University of Vermont analyzed how climate and natural hazards affected migration in the United States between 2010 and 2020. Their data shows that, in general, people moved away from areas affected by frequent heat waves, but toward areas that are prone to wildfires, drought and intense hurricanes.

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/americans-moving-to-areas-with-high-climate-risk/index.html

In response to the escalating climate disasters that our member groups are experiencing on the ground, Climate Justice Alliance works with frontline groups on the ground to assess and rebuild with a collective vision for a Just Recovery. We are tracking ways to support frontline communities in the regions impacted by these climate disasters. We are also working with local grassroots groups and networks to provide crucial resources and support to those in immediate need.

12/08/2022

12/07/2022

Youth have historically been at the forefront of social change. A luta Continua….

Under Georgia law, public colleges and university students can use their student ID to vote. But those at private schools — including seven out of 10 HBCUs — cannot.

12/07/2022

The “struggle continues” and there are organizations and individuals who recognize this and through collective actions and efforts work towards change.

12/07/2022

Would this be considered a form of eco facism? Environmental injustice is real.

The Black Hive says NO to Manchin’s zombie "permitting reform" bill.

Joe Manchin’s toxic deal to sacrifice Black lives is back. Earlier this year, our movement sent thousands of emails, calls, and tweets to Congress that helped us protect Black communities and stop a massive expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Now, Majority Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi are trying to sneak Manchin’s fossil fuel industry wishlist back in yet another forced vote. This so-called ”permitting reform” is irresponsible deregulation that undermines our civil rights by destroying bedrock environmental laws and public participation processes built to protect Black lives from pollution. We beat Manchin’s toxic deal before and with your help we can do it again.

📚 Read our full statement at m4bl.link/HiveStatement
💥 Take action at M4BL.link/NoSideDeal

12/06/2022

Gender equity and acknowledgement is critical to the progress, diversity and inclusion of us all.

Black Women in Tech Might Be the Key to Climate Justice

Read full article HERE: https://sdvoice.info/black-women-in-tech-might-be-the-key-to-climate-justice/

12/06/2022

The C.I.R.C.L.E by Epiphany is a non-profit community organization offering safe spaces for underserved individuals and families from the community through empowerment, education, resources and referrals.

12/04/2022

Greetings Dejahn, I am currently working on a research project @ San Diego State University 1st year grad student. I am making the case with the Black Arts-Aesthetic Movement in creating a space (curricula pedagogy) in the Digital Humanities (Black Digital Humanities). Though the Aluta Continuá homepage is currently displaying voter info etc, the page will be transitioning as the semester and election season are coming to end. I will be reaching out to you to see we if can put something together as part of the project if your'e interested.
https://www.facebook.com/hi.king.18/

Unifying San Diego’s Black Experience. The San Diego Black Arts and Cultural District is an exciting addition to the 4th Council District. It will complement the existing Black culturally significant institutions located throughout the city and will serve to unify the various elements that make up...