Community News
‘It’s a Crisis’: Criminalizing Medication Abortion Is Already Creating Problems in Louisiana
In October, Louisiana became the first state to classify mifepristone and misoprostol as “controlled, dangerous substances.” Susan Buttenwieser Dec 13, 2024, 9:10am Abortion, including medication abortion, has been completely banned in Louisiana except under very limited circumstances since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. But anti-abortion lawmakers took things one step further: On…
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Local Organizations
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New Orleans Workers' Center for Racial Justice
The New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice (Workers’ Center) was founded in 2007. We are a multi-racial organization; committed to racial, gender, and immigrant justice; and dedicated to building power at the intersection of race and the economy. Join the movement!
OVNV was founded in 2015 with the mission of organizing parents to expand quality educational access for students” and to help advocate for more equitable learning environments and experiences. Rather than provide an agenda to parents to push for, they want parents to activate around issues they care about. Mary Moran, its co-founder, is dedicated to supporting parents and to help address racism in schools and communities.
Established in 2017, Colloqate Design is a multidisciplinary nonprofit Design Justice practice focused on expanding community access to, and building power through the design of social, civic, and cultural spaces. Sitting at the intersections of disruption, justice, design and creation, the organization’s mission is to intentionally organize, advocate, and design spaces of racial, social and cultural equity.
BE NOLA
Founded for and by Black New Orleanians, Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA) works to ensure an education that creates better outcomes and opportunities for Black children in the city as a critical factor in building a thriving Black community that is politically, economically and socially strong. Adrinda Kelly leads with the belief that in order to build capacity for increased Black involvement in New Orleans education, the organization must focus on the following three core functions: Black-Governed, Black-Led Schools (BGBLS) support, Black Educator support, and Black Educator gatherings.
YouthForce NOLA
A collaborative between education, business, and civic leaders, YouthForce NOLA is part of a momentous cross-country movement to better prepare youth for postsecondary success. With a vision for an economically prosperous and equitable future for New Orleans public school students, YouthForce prepares students by focusing on the three critical components they believe are needed to succeed in the growing fields of tomorrow: technical skills, soft skills, and meaningful work.
Calling themselves the “Rethinkers,” the Rethink group of activists was formed in 2006 with a mission to reinvent New Orleans public schools with two simple ideas: serviceable bathrooms and decent cafeteria food.
Our Mission is to empower people with a holistic network of resources and relationships as they work to change their lives, families, and communities.
Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center (LaFHAC) is a nonprofit civil rights organization established in 1995 to
eradicate housing discrimination. LaFHAC’s work throughout Louisiana includes educational offerings, free legal services for victims of housing discrimination, policy advocacy, and foreclosure prevention counseling.
Power Coalition for Equity & Justice
We are a team of organizations who believe in the power of community and taking action. Our goal is to equip our fellow Louisianans with the knowledge and information they need to find their voice, and learn where and when to use it.
Having served Greater New Orleans since 1938 with a mission to assist underserved communities in securing economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights, the Urban League expanded to a statewide entity in 2016, becoming the Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA). That expansion began in East Baton Rouge Parish and plans to continue throughout the state.
Upcoming Events
Volunteers Needed- Walk MS: Dallas 2024! (Free food and T-shirt)
Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones, and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step…
For Oak Cliff Food Distribution 2024 (indoors)
Oak Cliff exists in a food desert and our community faces extreme disparities in health outcomes. We need volunteers to assist with food distribution weekly to support food justice initiatives.
Free MATH Tutoring for High and Middle School Students
STEM Champions is a nonprofit organization to provide free STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) tutoring to K-12 students across the Sacramento area and an initiative that strives to give back to the community in a time of need. This event is supported by the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement and Investment Fund.
Miami Beach Pride
Miami Beach Pride is a multi-day celebration of arts and culture including an incredible 2-day Festival and Parade, featuring special events, family-friendly community activations, social mixers and world-class entertainment. MBP is the leading LGBTQ+ cultural arts organization in South Florida regularly attracting 170K + attendees.
3rd Annual Changing The Narrative Resource Expo & Celebration
Panel Discussion. Guest Speakers. Resource Tabling For Returning Citizens.Performances.Face Painting. Bounce House. Photo Booth. Food Trucks. A day filled with empowerment and community connection. This in-person event is your opportunity to discover valuable resources, network with like-minded individuals, and celebrate positive change.
Freedom To Rise Breakfast Fundraiser
Save the date for our annual Freedom to Rise Breakfast fundraiser to benefit Overdose Lifeline, Inc. You are invited to join us for a morning of community and support for those experiencing substance use disorder. Mark your calendars for April 25th and prepare to be inspired by powerful stories of resilience and positive change.
Tropical Fundraising Party
Our Annual Fundraising Gala that showcases our previous year’s accomplishments and to share our future plans for the next year. You’ll experience the Philippines with Filipino Food, Cultural Dances, Fashion Show and Cultural Art. Join us as we keep Indiana cultured!
Voters Decide: The Hispanic Vote 2024
A panel of experts across the political spectrum will discuss the importance of the 2024 Hispanic vote in Florida and nationwide at a public forum on Thursday March 14 at Florida International University. Voters Decide: The Hispanic Vote 2024 begins at 8 p.m. at FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus. Hispanics are sure to be pivotal in the…
Sorting and Processing International Aid (PM)
Believing that every child belongs in a safe, nurturing, and permanent family, Buckner International works daily to stabilize, heal, and empower families to realize their fullest, God-given potential. The Buckner Humanitarian Aid Center assists by providing aid to these families. Depending on the current need, you may be working on one of the following projects:…
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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