TheVoiceOfJoyce Check out these training and teaching moments. Be involved and be effective and be safe! Pushback against ICE, pushback against book bans and poor execution. Help Black women survive childbirth.

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PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES FROM ICE: STAYING SAFE WHILE STANDING UP FOR OUR NEIGHBORS
Tuesday, February 17, 7:30PM ET

Across the country, communities are standing up to protect their neighbors from harmful ICE raids. If you want to be prepared to respond where you live, this training will equip you with the tools and knowledge to take action safely in your own community. Our partners at the ACLU and Democracy Security Project will help you understand your rights, including filming and engaging with ICE, along with physical and digital safety strategies to protect yourself and others. You’ll also hear directly from moms and community leaders who are organizing on the ground and getting results.

RECOGNIZING AND FIGHTING THE LATEST BOOK BAN TACTICS
Thursday, February 19, 7:30PM ET

Book bans aren’t slowing down — they’re evolving with a sneakier strategy that often flies under the radar. Across the country, extremist politicians and advocacy groups are rolling out new strategies to quietly pull books from shelves, intimidate educators, and control what kids learn. Data shows a disturbing normalization of censorship with thousands of books banned in the past year alone. Join us to hear from Kelly Jensen of Book Riot and Sabrina Baêta of PEN America as we discuss the newest trends and tactics driving book bans and how communities can fight back.

THE REALITY OF BLACK MATERNAL MORTALITY IN AMERICA

Tuesday, February 24, 7:30PM ET

Black women in the United States are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women and this disparity persists across income, education, and geography. This is not a coincidence. It is the result of systemic racism, gaps in care, and policies that fail Black mothers and families. Join us to hear from experts who will explain what is driving this crisis and what real solutions look like. We’ll explore how bias impacts treatment, the role of access and quality of care, and the urgent reforms needed to ensure safe pregnancies and births for Black women.

THE REAL IMPACT OF VOUCHERS ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Thursday, February 26, 7:30PM ET

School vouchers are often sold as “more choice” for families, but in reality they are an extremist scheme to drain public resources and defund public schools. In states where voucher programs have been expanded the reality has been devastating. Join Sharon Kirsch and Beth Lewis of Save Our Schools Arizona and Damaris Allen of Families for Strong Public Schools in Florida for an important and eye-opening conversation about what actually happens when voucher programs take hold. Learn what is happening so you can stop voucher expansion in your own communities.

MARCH BANNED BOOK CLUB: A WORLD WORTH SAVING,
WITH AUTHOR KYLE LUKOFF
Wednesday, March 4, 7:30PM ET

Join our March Banned Book Club as we welcome acclaimed author Kyle Lukoff for a discussion of his novel A World Worth Saving. This special book club is also a celebration of the National Day of Reading sponsored by our partners at the Human Rights Campaign. A World Worth Saving is a fantasy novel that explores what it means to stand up for yourself, find your people, and imagine a future where everyone belongs. As book bans increasingly target LGBTQ+ stories and authors, Lukoff’s work reminds us why everyone’s voices and stories need to be heard.