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** Race + Power Weekly
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Recently, we have been inundated with the news about critical programs losing the funding and resources they need to survive. This has already had a massive impact on nonprofits and civil society, causing layoffs and the end of critical programs like AmeriCorps and community violence interruption initiatives. But now is not the time to give up; it is the time to act, whether by calling on members of Congress or advocating for philanthropy to do more.

In today’s newsletter, we look at how racial justice leaders are navigating this shifting political landscape where resources are under attack.

First, we look at my piece about how the loss of DOJ funding ([link removed]) has caused uncertainty and instability for community violence interruption programs. Next, Hillary Kane wrote ([link removed]) earlier this month about the critical need to save AmeriCorps and what’s at stake as the agency’s funding has been decimated. Then, Hiram Williams Figueroa reports back from the Racial Equity Builders Dialogue ([link removed]) in Puerto Rico—an annual convening of racial justice leaders across the Americas. Finally, we invite you to register for our “Ask the Nonprofit Lawyer” webinar ([link removed]) with Jeffrey Tenenbaum on May 27. This is your opportunity to get legal insights
in plain language about key red flags; and practical tools to mitigate legal risk and protect your nonprofit organization, team, and impact. Early bird registration ends May 23.

Thanks for reading,

Rebekah Barber
Staff Writer, NPQ
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Without DOJ Funding, Community Violence Intervention Programs Face Uncertainty ([link removed])
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By Rebekah Barber
“Our agencies need money. We need resources to fill gaps to bridge us over so we can get through this.” Read more... ([link removed])

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Saving AmeriCorps: What’s at Stake and Why We Must Act Now ([link removed])
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By Hilary Kane
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Beyond Dialogue: Igniting Racial Justice in a Shifting Political Landscape ([link removed])
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By Hiram Williams Figueroa
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Ask the Nonprofit Lawyer: Protecting Your Organization Amid Heightened Scrutiny ([link removed])
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Understanding your legal rights and risks is foundational to nonprofit survival at this time of heightened scrutiny and threats. But legal support can be expensive to find and retain. That’s why NPQ is bringing you one of the country’s most experienced nonprofit attorneys, Jeffrey Tenenbaum of Tenenbaum Law Group, based in Washington, DC, to answer your questions on timely legal and compliance questions facing staff leaders and boards of directors. Join us on Tuesday, May 27, 2:00 pm ET. Register for the webinar ([link removed]) , and take advantage of discounted early bird registration through May 23.

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