Groundwork Project: January 2023 News Roundup

2023 is off to a running start and your January Groundwork Project Newsletter is here to catch you up on everything we have going on.

This month brought deadly tornadoes to Alabama, devastating communities across the state and killing seven people. Folks are united to support and help residents rebuild, read more below about how you can help. The Oklahoma state legislature is moving forward harmful anti-trans legislation and Groundwork partners are working to advocate against it.

With so much happening every day, make sure you are following Groundwork Project on Instagram [[link removed]] to stay up to date on the latest!

Read more about what’s happening in our partner states and how to take action to support Groundwork and our partners!

Thanks,

Aspen

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Aspen Christian (they/them)
Digital Director
Groundwork Project

News You Should Know

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After deadly tornadoes swept through Alabama, communities are rebuilding across the state. In Selma, organizers, residents, and community leaders have come together to start rebuilding.
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In Oklahoma, conservative state leaders are attempting to bar gender-affirming care from anyone under 26. Not only is the legislation harmful to trans youth, it would force people currently receiving care under 26 to “medically detransition.”
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After a water plant failure in Jackson, Mississippi in August, many residents are still without safe drinking water and others are under consistent boil notices. We must stay focused and support our friends in Mississippi, read more [[link removed]] and learn how to donate below.
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On-the-Ground Actions




West Virginia Black Policy Day
What it is: Meals, roundtables with WV lawmakers, youth activities, policy discussions, vendors, and more all centered around the Black policy framework.
Why it’s important: Organizing, centering Black priorities, and building power in the Black community is a critical part of our shared work towards equity and justice for all.
What you can do: Last year’s Black Policy Day was the first of its kind and this year there are even more ways to engage! You can RSVP to attend (in-person or virtually), or donate to Black Policy Day here [[link removed]] and support the work of our friends at WV’s Black Voter Impact Initiative.
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Hometown Organizing Project [[link removed]?]
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Groundwork Organizer Grantee, Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee, is hosting a Capitol Day next month! They will also be taking over our Instagram on February 28th to chat all things Capitol Day.
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Donate to IAJE to help with Jackson water crisis
Months after news broke about the water crisis in Jackson, MS, national resources are starting to lighten. The Immigrant Alliance for Equity and Justice stepped up to secure and distribute water to residents. Donate to support this critical work helping our neighbors in Jackson. [[link removed]]
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