In August 2017, over a thousand neo-Nazis, fascists, Klan members, and neo-Confederates descended on a small southern city to protest the pending removal of a statue of Robert E. Lee. Within an hour of their arrival, the city's historic downtown was a scene of bedlam as armored far right cadres battled activists in the streets. […]
We believe in a world where everyone can live in dignity, freedom, and safety. Yet in just a few months, the Trump administration has implemented many harmful policies that threaten our future by restricting basic human rights. Whether targeting immigrant communities, limiting our freedom, or cutting essential services at home and abroad , we know […]
The BIG Conference is a dynamic two day event. See some of how we incorporate innovation and community into the our Conference design to foster meaningful experiences and conversations. June, 2025 in Washington DC Join the basic income community in June as we come together in Washington DC to chart the course for the critical […]
This forum will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment. We will discuss the strategies and best practices to ensure that the transportation sector is used to benefit historically marginalized groups. The event will occur at the Howard University Armour J Blackburn Auditorium. Sponsorship Opportunities are available! To learn more about […]
Join Activate America as we call voters and ask them to hold their republican representatives accountable! No experience needed, training provided. Republicans in congress are sitting idly by as Trump implements record-breaking tariffs leading to skyrocketing costs. We are calling voters and asking them to make their voices heard by calling their elected officials! Help us […]
Join Councilmember Charles Allen for the Ward 6 FY26 Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, June 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hill Center. After a nearly two month delay, the Council and the public finally have a proposed budget from the Mayor and it's time to get to work. Councilmember Allen will lead a discussion what's been […]
To many, the term "Black Capitalists" is oxymoronic. Black people were the labor force that built the infrastructure of American capitalism through the violent enforcement of legalized slavery, so they cannot, and should not, aspire to be the beneficiaries of it. But Wall Street professional and Yale-educated anthropologist Dr. Rachel Laryea poses a provocative question: […]
Join Activate America as we call voters and ask them to hold their republican representatives accountable! No experience needed, training provided. Republicans in congress are sitting idly by as Trump implements record-breaking tariffs leading to skyrocketing costs. We are calling voters and asking them to make their voices heard by calling their elected officials! Help us […]
Protect Home Rule & Advance DC Statehood | Monthly Meetings in 2025 Join us for our upcoming meetings as we tackle the urgent threats to DC's self-governance and strategize our next steps toward statehood! Our current focus: Bolstering support for DC Statehood with the 119th Congress, building allies across key states, and coordinating our response to […]
Heard about Extinction Rebellion in the news? Freaking out about the climate crisis? Want to get more involved? If you’re interested in contributing more of your skills to XRDC, the first step is to join an Intro to XR Call! Our hour-long call covers the organization's principles, demands, and structure. It is a great opportunity […]
The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is bringing back its iconic Juneteenth Festival with a daylong outdoors celebration for all ages from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, June 19. The Juneteenth Festival is free and open to the public and a full schedule of the day can be found on their website. The Juneteenth […]
Join UUSJ online via Zoom when members of our Democracy Action Team (DAT) will explain what they have been doing to support UU involvement in the formation of a pro-democracy movement in the U.S. The team has been working with UU democracy leaders from congregations around the country for many months, over a year, to help build […]
