New Film Celebrates Living History of the Black-led Welfare Movement, a First of its Kind
An interview with the director of ‘Storming Caesars Palace,’ and the daughter of the film’s star, on some of the most important Civil Rights activists you didn’t know about.
A Working Mother Discovers the Life-Transforming Worth of Her Words
Did he just tell me I can make money writing? I thought. That sounded way too good to be true.
Republican-led States Dash Hopes of Bridging The Summer Hunger Gap
Any parent like me knows that any leader who would take away food from children isn’t one that supports family values.
Open Call for Submissions: Bold Choices, New Narratives Storytelling Contest
Is there a grassroots organizing campaign in your area that demonstrates the power that people can hold over corporations?
Childcare Workers and Organizers React to Historic Victories as We Wrap Care Workers Recognition Month
In a powerful week for the childcare movement, providers reflect on Biden’s executive actions on care and their time at the Care Workers’ Can’t Wait Summit.
Pamela M. Covington
Pamela M. Covington (she/her) is an African-American woman living in Atlanta, Georgia. She wrote her first published article while she was living on welfare. It was a contributory piece appearing…
Organizer Erika Washington Continues Tradition of Black Women-Led Activism in Las Vegas
In a town where everybody’s looking for their ace in a hole, Erika Washington hit the jackpot with a local legend known as Miss Ruby.
An Inside-Outside Strategy is Key to Getting Our Economic Priorities Across the Finish Line
Community Change reflects on lessons learned from engaging with grassroots organizers on the American Rescue Plan.
I’m All In for A Day Without Child Care Because I Hope to Leave My Care Business to My Daughters One Day
Shineal Hunter, a child care provider from Philadelphia, talks about why she’s shutting down for a day of action on May 9.
Mami’s Christmas Pasteles
Income support means so much to families, especially around the holidays.