by Erin Heaney, SURJ National Director | Photo by Sierra King, Survival Media Agency
Today I’m more convinced than ever that our collective future in part depends on our success in organizing white people away from the solidarity of whiteness …
Sending greetings from my hometown, Buffalo, where we are in the final throes of a big fight. As many of you know, my family has lived and organized here for generations.
Our Sheriff Office is the largest in New York …
We all have our own stories of transformation- stories of how we got activated to fight for racial justice and the communities that helped us along the way. Today, we’re sharing some of the story of Dahlia Ferlito, co-founder of …
A fight at the intersections of climate justice, privatization, racial justice and abolition is exploding in Atlanta, Georgia. And SURJ is organizing on-the ground to ensure that white residents act in solidarity with Black and Brown people leading the struggle …
In the midst of the Jewish High Holy days- the most sacred holidays on the Jewish calendar- we are deepening our commitment to combating antisemitism in ourselves and in our movements.
As Jews and non-Jews at SURJ, we know that …
Many of us know the story of Selma, AL, where the Black Freedom Movement took bold action through direct actions to end segregation and fight for Black voting rights. Segregationist Sheriff Bull Connors in Birmingham, AL led violent attacks against …
We are in the midst of crises, shifts, and opportunities across the world. And we are ready to meet the moment- together. This year, we have been growing our team and deepening relationships across our network to do our part …
In this time of immense climate catastrophe and inadequate government response, Indigenous-led movements across the country are fighting for a survivable future for us all. SURJ, Indigenous Solidarity Network, Catalyst Project, Rising Tide North America, and thousands of others are …
Beth Howard, Southern Crossroads
In the midst of last summer’s racial justice uprising, I wrote a call-to-action love letter to my fellow rednecks, inviting them to join me to fight for Black lives.
I wrote about the need for us …
Each year, the federal government spends over $25 Billion on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to fund a system that cages and abuses immigrants and people seeking asylum at our borders. Will you take …
