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Community Change Inc. works to eliminate racism from its starting point
“…our nation is moving toward two societies, one black, one white – separate and unequal.” Kerner Commission, 19681 The findings of the Kerner Commission Report on Civil Disorders and the Founding of Community Change Inc. (CCI) led to new understandings of white society’s role in the unequal distribution of wealth, success, and equality for black…
Read MoreDiversity in Discourse: Challenging Linguistic Imperialism
Language is more than a mere tool for communication—it shapes our identity, carries our cultural heritage, and reflects our understanding of the world. The intricate dynamics of language and power manifest in many ways across societies, particularly through phenomena such as language colonization and linguistic imperialism. Understanding these concepts is crucial for appreciating the complex…
Read MoreOpinion: FEMA and Red Cross are not Champions
This piece comes to us from an activist and member of one of the vulnerable communities impacted by ongoing Atlantic hurricanes. Robin Harris is an an organizer for Central Florida Mutual Aid and collaborates with GO Humanity service team Orlando Oasis on disaster recovery. I will never forget the tears that filled Ernie’s eyes. I…
Read MoreAre Hurricanes to Blame for Massive Destruction in Black and Brown Neighborhoods?
NOLA! The place of culture, color, and festivities! Magical ambience on almost every corner! Your one stop destination for treating your palette to every flavor imaginable! Unfortunately, New Orleans was completely destroyed in more ways than one back in 2005.
Read MoreDonate to respond to the Jackson, MI water crisis
In Jackson, Mississippi, access to clean, safe water has been an ongoing nightmare. In a city that is nearly 85% Black, a legacy of environmental racism has left the city’s water infrastructure unfunded and woefully inadequate. Now, record flooding across the Deep South has overwhelmed Jackson’s water treatment facilities, indefinitely leaving 150,000 residents without clean…
Read MoreCOVID-19 or Not, My Sister’s House Services Are Essential
My Sister's House was FBB's 1st Quarter Humanist Grant recipient in the category of Human Rights. It’s kind of ironic: COVID-19 and My Sister’s House's 19th anniversary. The theme of My Sister’s House 19th Anniversary Gala this year was “together”, and together we are all impacted by the coronavirus. My Sister’s House services are needed…
Read MoreWelcome Quarter 1 Beneficiaries!
Welcome to 2020 and welcome to our first quarter beneficiaries! This quarter we are re-featuring two previous Compassionate Impact Grant beneficiaries and two brand new beneficiaries. Pueblo a Pueblo’s values to counteract the effects of colonialism with culturally appropriate interventions align very closely with FBB’s values. FBB is proud to support The Tandana Foundation’s strategies…
Read MoreStand.earth
20 years ago Stand.earth began as an effort to stop logging on the coast of British Columbia, which was putting the way of life of Indigenous communities there at risk. The tools they gained from that original campaign are now being put to use on many issues affecting the wellbeing of this planet and the…
Read More1619-2019
As recently brought to the public consciousness by journalistic experiments like the New York Times’ 1619 Project, August 2019 marks 400 years since the first documented arrival of Africans in English-colonized America at Point Comfort, Virginia. These so-documented “20 And odd Negroes” had been kidnapped in Angola and packed along with 350 other enslaved Africans aboard a…
Read MorePolitical activism from FBB staff
Some of the actions of the U.S. government in the last several months have inspired a wave of political and social activism unlike any seen in recent years. This season of protests and service kicked off with the Women’s Marches around the world in January. Many members of our staff participated in the marches, and…
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