Change is Not Only Possible, It’s Inevitable
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebratory yet somber time of year. During the first two days of November, families and communities come together to … Continued
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Follow the Money
Fight back against election misinformation
Your Power is Your Vote Town Hall Event Highlights California’s Voting Challenges and Changes in a Pandemic
Last week, Courage California Institute launched Your Power is Your Vote initiative to support young people, people of color, and all high potential voters to register and vote, with confidence, … Continued
We Woke, We Vote
The Community’s Guide to the 2020 Election
“Courage for the People” Event Inspires Intergenerational Voters to Organize with the Ballot
Fundraiser, featuring Dr. Angela Davis, raises over $80,000 to help move California, and the nation, towards an equitable and representative democracy LOS ANGELES — On Thursday, August 13, 2020, Courage … Continued
Social justice icon Angela Davis uneasy with Kamala Harris’ ‘difficult history’
Longtime activist, author and prison abolitionist Angela Davis wasn’t excited to hear that Joe Biden picked Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate, citing the former prosecutor and state … Continued
America is ready for women of color to lead our state and nation
Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate Tuesday. In doing so, he is acknowledging what many of us in California have known for decades — that Black and … Continued
Grassroots and Advocacy Organizations Celebrate Signing of SB 423
Advocates Call on County and Statewide Officials to Prioritize Voter Access and Voter Safety Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic SACRAMENTO – Today, a coalition of advocacy, labor, immigration, women’s health, youth, democracy rights, … Continued
Statewide Nonprofit Hosts Powerful Virtual Town Hall, Featuring California’s Leading Women of Color
Courage California Institute’s “Courage in the Moment, Courage for the Movement” panelist answered questions submitted on systemic racism, COVID recovery, and safe voting access. “Courage in the Moment, Courage for … Continued
When DA’s won’t hold the Police Accountable, We Must
Content warning: police violence Recently, we received an email from a Courage member about an encounter they once had with the police: “3 years ago I opened my front door … Continued