Still we rise.
Dear Racial Justice Organizers, As we rise to the outcome of the U.S. Presidential Election, we continue to have hope. Some rise in disbelief, some
‘The virus is color blind. We are not:’
Ta-Nehisi Coates on racial disparities in pandemic
Ta-Nehisi Coates and Chris Hayes discuss how existing social inequalities—especially racial ones—are amplifying the effects of the coronavirus.
The People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond staff continues to work remotely and our physical office will remain closed until further notice. Also, all Undoing Racism® workshops for the months of April and May have been cancelled and will be rescheduled once it is safe to do so.
PISAB realizes that there will be an even greater need for anti-racist organizing in the wake of this global pandemic. During this national disaster, it is clear that racism and racial disparities will continue to intensify for Black people and other people of color. Racism and the way it shows up as racial and ethnic disparity in our communities make us all even more susceptible to the virus and the repercussions that come with it. Two articles that give clear insight into the analysis are “Seven Disturbing Facts About COVID-19 in Louisiana” and “Six Quick Points About Coronavirus and Poverty in the US” written by Bill Quigley a friend of the institute for over 35 years and a national civil rights attorney based in New Orleans. Our hearts are heavy, yet we remain hopeful and diligent to keep organizing. It is during times like these that we need each other even more and to cling to our anti racist organizing principles and values.
It is our intention to always strengthen the net that works. Connect with us on social media and we will be updating our website with helpful resources soon.
Did you complete the census yet? An accurate count determines how much federal funding communities receive for critical services like housing, healthcare, and education, as well as our political representation. Be in that number.
We remain dedicated to training and organizing with intelligence and integrity…with values and vision.
PISAB National Office Team
Dear Racial Justice Organizers, As we rise to the outcome of the U.S. Presidential Election, we continue to have hope. Some rise in disbelief, some
Join PISAB partner Dancing Grounds for a Youth Town Hall at the New Orleans African American Museum, Saturday August 3rd, 11-3pm. Please use link in
We at PISAB were saddened to learn of the homegoing of Ms. Tessie Prevost, one of the New Orleans Four and a lifelong civil rights