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What's New this Month?
A future without ICE
Deadline Extended: Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship
Tell us about your Black History Month events
Rapid Response Fund: Cycle 4 + Info Session
Are you a business looking to support Headwaters?
Upcoming Community Events
Community,
We believe in a future without ICE. Where families aren’t torn apart, refugees are welcomed with dignity, and no one is shot in the street for bearing witness to ICE’s actions.
Here are some ways to get plugged in.
Get trained:
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MONARCA<[link removed]> (website currently down, check
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News on the ground:
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ICE watch:
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MN ICE watch<[link removed]>
Mutual aid is also a critical way to meet the moment. Asks for support can range in level of detail and also come from different sources (organizations, individuals, advocates). We invite you to lean into meeting this moment by trusting the community - moving money to your neighbors even if they aren't able to share a lot of information.
As you know, our organization is about moving money to movement organizations on the ground. For folks who are looking to move money to organizations especially impacted in this moment, here are some Headwaters grantee organizations we'd like to uplift.
Afghan Cultural Society<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
African Career Education & Resources<[link removed]>, Brooklyn Center
Atlas of Blackness<[link removed]>, Saint Paul
Awood Center<[link removed]>, Saint Paul
Ayada Leads<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
ESHARA<[link removed]>, Moorhead
Fe y Justicia<[link removed]>, St. Cloud
Greater Minnesota Worker Center<[link removed]>, St. Cloud
Hispanic Outreach Of Goodhue County<[link removed]>, Red Wing
Hooyo Hour Organization<[link removed]>, St. Cloud
Immigrant Development Center,<[link removed]> Moorhead
Indigenous Roots<[link removed]>, Saint Paul
InquilinXs UnidXs Por Justicia<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
Little Earth Residents Association<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
Minnesota Seeds of Justice<[link removed]>, Worthington
Mixed Blood Theater<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
MN8<[link removed]>, Saint Paul
New Hope for Immigrants<[link removed]>, East Grand Forks
New Roots Midwest<[link removed]>, Moorhead
Phumulani Minnesota African Women against Domestic and Sexual Violence<[link removed]>, Minneapolis
*This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. There are so many critical acts of community care happening right now. Please take this as an offering of what we know - something to get you started!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship
The Bridging Ecosystems (BE) Fellowship deadline has been extended to January 22nd.
We are living through a time of deep uncertainty where our communities are facing colliding crises (political, environmental, social, and financial) that stretch our movements in every direction. The BE Fellowship is an opportunity to build capacity, community, and collective power and will equip grassroots leaders and organizations with the space, skills, and support to adapt and sustain their work amidst shifting realities.
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Tell us about your Black History Month events!
In the midst of heightened political violence against us, these moments remind us that we need each other. Many of us are mobilizing everything we have to offer - both as individuals and as organizations. As the Black Radiance Network, we see our work as bridge builders and connectors to these offerings. As Black history has shown us, we need the seriousness and we need the light. We know all methods of community care sustain us.
The Black Radiance Network would like to hear about your Black History Month events! We are
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Rapid Response Fund: Cycle 4 + Info Session
Cycle 4 for the Rapid Response Fund is now open. The Inquiry Deadline is Wednesday, January 28th. The Rapid Response Fund supports strategic organizing around new, rapidly emerging, or unexpected legislative or policy developments, events, and political moments.
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We are also offering an Information Session for organizations interested in learning more. Join us on Tuesday, January 20th at 12 p.m. by
registering here<[link removed]>. All registrants will also receive a recording - please register even if you cannot attend!
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Are you a business looking to support Headwaters?
As we continue to fundraise and move money to movement organizations across Minnesota, we're looking for a new type of partnership! We are currently planning a (spoiler alert!) prom themed fundraiser this spring. Are you a business interested in either sponsoring OR offering an item for our raffle? We'd love to hear from you! Help us connect with local businesses and mindful companies who believe in our work for justice!
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Community Events
👕 Protest Art Day<[link removed]>
Thursday, January 15th from 5:30 p.m.
NDN Collective and Home Girls 4 ISA are hosting a space to create together. Bring your own shirt, hoodie, and/or tote for live screen printing at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.
❤️‍🔥 Immersive Violence Prevention Training<[link removed]>
Multiple Sessions Offered
Join the Black Community Board for free, community-based Immersive Violence Prevention Trainings rooted in care, access, and collective responsibility. Trainings offered include a session on CPR, First Aid, AED & Overdose Reversal (Narcan) as well as Legal & Responsible Firearm Ownership (Minnesota Permit to Carry). These trainings are intentionally designed for Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities, centering access, dignity, and lived experience. This work is foundational to building a safer, more resilient Black & Brown ecosystem.
🪄 Leaders are Readers<[link removed]>
Saturday, February 7th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hosted by Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute. Leaders are Readers will unlock your child's growth through the power of literature, fostering leadership skills and a love for reading. Through captivating storytelling and interactive activities, watch as their imagination soars and their confidence grows. This program will feature Lanell Lightfoot author of the book, Sing. Bring the whole family out for some literary fun, food, and book giveaways.
✍️ Legislative Lunch & Learn<[link removed]>
Thursday, February 12th from 12 p.m.
Join Foster Advocates for a virtual Legislative Lunch & Learn. More details to come!
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