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“The Republicans’ bill would make it legal for religious leaders to endorse candidates from the pulpit but stops short of allowing other political participation such as financial contributions from churches to campaigns.”

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Right now, Black Migrants (many whom are Nigerian) are being sold as slaves in Libya. I am so disgusted by this revelation. 

It was already knowledge that Black Migrants (as well as darker skinned Native Libyans) are treated subhuman in Libya and exposed to great hardship and violent oppressions. But here is actual video evidence to put a face on it. 

This is a culmination of Anti-Blackness, Xenophobia, Colorism, Arab Supremacy, White Supremacy, Colonialism, and classism and the absolute realization of these evils manifesting in the literal dehumanization of Black people in this very present day! 

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A glimpse in to nonprofits and their relationship with politics. 

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‘I Can’t Breathe’ Examines Modern Policing And The Life And Death Of Eric Garner

On July 17, 2014, an unarmed black man named Eric Garner died on Staten Island, N.Y., after police officers threw him to the ground and put him in a choke hold. Garner’s last words, as recorded on a cellphone video, were: “I can’t breathe.” He repeated the phrase 11 times.

Although the coroner’s report listed the cause of Garner’s death as “homicide,” no police officer has been charged in the case. But the video of Garner’s last moments helped bring national attention to the injustice black Americans face at the hands of police.

“That tape had a huge impact on everything,” says journalist Matt Taibbi. “It’s opened the eyes — particularly of white Americans, who may not have believed that this kind of thing goes on.”

In his new book, I Can’t Breathe, Taibbi writes about Garner’s life, the police practices that contributed to his death and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Taibbi, who is white, initially wondered whether he was the right person to tell Garner’s story. But as he dove deeper into the root causes of Garner’s death, he began to feel differently.

“I think it’s important for white reporters, ultimately, to own some of the responsibility for telling these stories, because it’s our story, too, in a kind of terrible way,” Taibbi says. “The reality is that Eric Garner died at the hands of a police force and a criminal justice system that were designed entirely by white people, for the most part.”

Photo: Demonstrators in Miami stand with tape reading, “ I Can’t Breathe,” in 2014. The protest occurred after a grand jury in New York City declined to indict the police officers involved Eric Garner’s death.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Like discussed in class, Non-profits, 501(c)3s spefically, have limited ability to engage in politics, however many have separate 501(c)4s whom are allowed to completely engage and endorse specific politicians.  NARAL Pro Choice America, a reproductive rights fighting non profit has utilized this opportunity, using their main foundation to educate, fight, organize, and mobilize for the sake of reproductive health.  They also opperate NARAL Pro Choice America PAC, that openly supports specific canidates. They say “ NARAL PAC will continue to be relentless in defeating the anti-choice agenda and the politicians who push it. Our aggressive political plan is designed to build power by layering our work at all levels of government, to maximize our impact. “ 

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Like we discussed in class, Planned Parenthood is a 501(c)3, however, like many non profits they have a 501(c)4 which enables them to be involved with the lobbying process like the Planned Parenthood Action Fund 

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Join The Van Buren, Downtown Phoenix Inc., and City of Phoenix for the Phoenix Volunteer Fair, featuring over 75 non-profit organizations. On Saturday, December 9 from 11am to 3pm, attendees can learn about opportunities to serve our community and sign up to volunteer for a cause they believe in!

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A list of ways to do informal, episodic volunteering for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

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“Alex Sheen is the Founder of because I said I would, the international social movement and nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex began sending promise cards to anyone who requested them at no cost. Since his father’s passing on September 4th, 2012, because I said I would has sent over 6.64M promise cards to over 150 countries. Alex’s commitment to the betterment of humanity has inspired millions around the world. The story of his promises have been shared virally throughout social media and international news.” Great quick video regarding Altruism and it’s competition with other things we let take up our time.  

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“The Refugee Women’s Health Clinic (RWHC) is hosting its 9th Annual Refugee Holiday Angel Drive. The MIHS RWHC provides culturally grounded and linguistically appropriate comprehensive OB/GYN health services to refugee women in Phoenix. These women and their families have suffered and overcome war, torture, conflict, and adverse events that have led to numerous losses. This will be the first holiday season for thousands of women and children living in Arizona for their first time. Please join us as we share the joy of good health, safe environment, family and community by volunteering for the Holiday Angel Drive.”

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Jenni Luke, CEO of Step Up, talks the importance of empowering girls and the significance of using your social capital. Jenni Luke is CEO of Step Up, a nonprofit membership organization inspiring women to inspire girls. In this role, she leads one of the nation’s most sought-after women’s groups in its second decade of service. Overseeing Step Up’s offices in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, Jenni directs the organization’s objective of propelling girls from under-resourced communities to fulfill their potential. Under her leadership, Step Up empowers girls to become confident, college-bound, career-focused and ready to join the next generation of professional women. 

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Not relevant to this weeks lessons but there’s great visuals that break it down for easy consumption.