COO Community Partner Updates & News
If you are a college-aged youth (18 to 24) that comes from a 1st generation immigrant/refugee family and currently need financial assistance buy books, groceries, or other essential needs, Communities of Rooted Brilliance may be able to help!
This project presents young BIPOC artists a platform in which they can speak about and share stories through visual media that addresses the negative impacts of COVID-19, historical marginalization, historical trauma, racism, and other adverse experiences that have impacted them and their families. Applications due by Sunday, Jan 25!
A roundup of community partner news and stories of impact in the media for October 2023!
A roundup of community partner news and stories of impact in the media for September 2023!
WE ARE FAMILY, TOO": Lavender Rights Project PSA highlighting the lived experiences of Black Trans Women and Femmes as a part of the Black “family” in America.
In Y-WE Tech, young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth ages 13–19 explore ways to use technology tools for learning, career success, self-expression, social change and the history of women and femmes in technology. Program Applications now open!
This week, the CDC recommended that everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Eric Chow, our communicable disease expert, explains where you can get it, how cost will be covered, and why it’s important to get the new vaccine, even if you’ve already had COVID or been vaccinated.
A roundup of community partner news and stories of impact in the media for August 2023! Food sovereignty, community resilience, circular economy, the community stewardship of land, and more!