Join us on #Gutsy as we canoe down a river, take up crocheting, and share brunch with brave women who are standing up to hate and violence around them.
Since founding @MomsDemand after the Sandy Hook tragedy, @ShannonRWatts has been battling the @NRA in gun bill hearings and on social media. She faces daily threats to her family via email, telephone and in person.
.@theestallion lives her life unapologetically - in her music, her videos, her studies and more. Expressing herself authentically has led to considerable backlash, but she’s not backing down and uses the backlash as inspiration.
Comedian & activist @NeginFarsad uses humor to help people recognize their prejudices, especially toward Muslims and women. Her family has received death threats as she’s toured the country with her “Ask A Muslim” booths.
.@ContraPoints uses her channels to fearlessly tackle head-on extremist beliefs, alt-right propaganda and fascist talking points, all while using costumes, props and different characters.
Sports journalist @JemeleHill has been receiving hate mail since college, though in recent years the online vitriol has risen to new levels as she stood up to Trump and the white supremacist hate in our country.
.@DawnRickCollins & @SusanBro7 each lost their children to hate crimes. They have channeled their grief into action, working to prevent future hate crimes and hold those who commit hate crimes accountable.
Former Neo-Nazi @_Shan_Martinez_ has dedicated herself to helping people escape the white supremacist movement she was previously part of.
All of these amazing women are standing up to hate and channeling the hate thrown at them into motivation to keep up their good and important work. Learn more about them in “Gutsy Women Refuse Hate” on @AppleTVPlus: tv.apple.com/us/episode/gut…
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Since founding @MomsDemand after the Sandy Hook tragedy, @shannonrwatts has been battling the @NRA in gun bill hearings and on social media. She faces daily threats to her family via email, telephone and in person.
.@theestallion lives her life unapologetically - whether that’s in her music, a video or while studying for her bachelor's degree. Expressing herself authentically has led to considerable backlash, but she won’t let it break her down. Instead, she uses it to fuel her art.
Comedian & activist @NeginFarsad uses humor to break through people's preconceptions and talk about being a Muslim American. Her family has received death threats as she’s toured the deep south with “Ask A Muslim” booths to start a dialog and promote social change.
Today is #WorldElephantDay! Sadly, African Elephants continue to be poached for their ivory and their habitats continue to be destroyed. Hope you will take a moment today to learn more about these magnificent creatures and how we can better protect them:
Today, state leaders should be taking every opportunity to use their power to end systemic racism. It is not enough to denounce it when you have the power to end it. Oregon's AG Ellen Rosenblum @ORDOJ has the power to topple a racist law. And she must.
Following the rise of the KKK in Oregon, the state passed a law allowing convictions when 2 jurors voted "not guilty." Last year, the Supreme Court struck it down. But hundreds of people convicted previously are still in prison w/o new trials scheduled.
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum acknowledged non-unanimous juries are linked to racism. But she won't - yet - topple this racist monument. Human Rights Watch calls Rosenblum’s inaction "inconsistent with international human rights standards." oregonlive.com/pacific-northw…
Today, I’m excited to join @CGIU Alumni who have gathered to celebrate 12 years of impact and recommit to projects that are improving our world. Meet a few #CGIUAlumni who inspire me [thread]
.@GavinA09 made a commitment to combat iron deficiency around the world. Six years later, @LuckyIronFish provides a simple solution to one of the world’s largest nutritional challenges: medium.com/@CGIU/i-felt-c…
Thank you to the hundreds of leaders coming together in San Juan, Puerto Rico this week with @ClintonFdn for their clear commitments to help the region build back better. Follow along: live.clintonfoundation.org. Here are a few #IdeasIntoAction:
.@BSF_Intl have committed to bring the first hurricane-resistant, solar powered, pop-up library and makerspace in the world to Loíza, Puerto Rico, providing access to space, books, and digital tools.
Voz Activa have committed to support dozens of women leaders in Puerto Rico by transforming their community kitchens (fogones) into social enterprises which can help address malnutrition and unemployment.