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GivingTuesday Extended
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End-of-Year Founder Reflections We are almost at the end of our first year, and I am still catching my breath on my mid-year reflections. As we approach what is referred to as GivingTuesday (when people are encouraged to donate to nonprofit organizations and other charitable causes) in the United States, I am conflicted about how a transnational Black feminist organization with anti-capitalist values presents itself in a way that is both honest and opening. Here is where I’ve landed: “Feel free to give us money, but what we want even more is your engagement!” Feel free to give us money,…
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“Meet the Founder” Event
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Today (July 23, 2024) would have been my grandmother’s 103rd birthday. Mrs. Beulah Quick was born on 1921 and transitioned to the realm of ancestors in September 25, 2023. During six years of caregiving (2017 – 2023), I learned so much from my grandmother that informs how I am building SAEDi Collective. Here are some of the lessons: I will talk about how these lessons from my grandmother are informing how we are embodying our values and advancing important social movements. You can listen to my interview with Dwight Dunston (of Pendle Hill’s “The Seed” podcast) for more background information…
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Building Our Base
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SAEDi Collective is a new organization with deep roots. We seek the support of a grassroots base that will show fuel our work with small monthly donations (of $5 or $10). SAEDi Collective community members will have access to quarterly conversations with founder K. Melchor Quick Hall about the work and vision of the organization. This allows accountability to folks who are interested in our work. We are especially interested in having radical Black and Indigenous artists, educators, activists, and academics support our burgeoning work with a regular donation. Also, we extend a special invitation to folks connected to Black…