Meet a Revolutionary Episode 5: Elijah Dietrich

On Episode 5 of Meet A Revolutionary in collaboration with Roots, Révolutionnaire co-founders Justice Faith and Nia Faith speak to Elijah Dietrich, a fifth year integrated engineering and business student with a passion for environmentalism To learn more about Elijah's work and get involved in his latest project to provide youth with the tools, training…

ByRevCommunityMay 20, 20240Comments

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Meet a Revolutionary Episode 4: Saroya Tinker

On Episode 4 of Meet A Revolutionary in collaboration with Roots, we speak to Saroya Tinker - professional hockey player, racial and gender equity in sport advocate and founder of Saroya Strong. To support Saroya’s cause and make a donation to Black Girl Hockey Club, head to www.revolutionnaire.me/saroya Stay tuned to meet more trailblazers…

ByRevCommunityMay 20, 20240Comments

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Education in Florida: The Banning of AP Psychology

Following the wake of the black history education standard changes in the state of Florida, the course AP Psychology has now been banned as well. This has occurred due to similar reasons: legislation put forward and enforced once again by Governor DeSantis, who's also running for the upcoming presidential election. In July, a new law…

BysahanadasguptaMay 17, 20240Comments

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Email Decision Makers: End Homeless Feeding Bans

In Houston, Texas, there are anti-homeless feeding bans that prevent citizens from donating food to more than five individuals. The Coalition for the Homeless Houston recorded 3,567 homeless residents in Harris County, of which 1,515 were living on the streets rather than in shelters. Although people can still donate basic necessities such as blankets, clothes,…

ByLethanMay 13, 20241Comment

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Fundraise: Donate to Asha to improve the lives of people in slums

Asha is a New Delhi-based organization that tackles issues trapping slum-dwellers in poverty. Asha’s programs help slum residents gain access to healthcare, financial services and education, and make it possible for them to make long-term, positive changes to their lives. Their five main pillars are empowerment, healthcare, education, financial inclusion, and environmental improvements. Your contributions can help Asha’s network…

ByZoeMay 13, 20241Comment

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From the Transatlantic Slave Trade to Emancipation and Present Day Effects

History The transatlantic slave trade, also known as chattel slavery or the triangle of trade, took place for roughly 300 years between the early 1500s until abolition in the British empire in 1838 and in the United States in 1865. Africans were taken from the west coast of the continent, and forcibly placed on slave…

ByZoe David-DelvesApril 28, 20240Comments

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What is Gentrification?

Have you ever noticed how much of the cost of living in heavily populated areas is significantly higher than in places with a lower population? Have you observed the specific demographic in these areas, the real estate developments, and the price increase of ordinarily affordable items? All of these are direct effects of gentrification. The…

ByJadenApril 28, 20241Comment

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Residential Schools

Residential schools refer to a system of 139+ schools operated by the Canadian government and churches to assimilate Indigenous children. From 1863-1996, over 150,000 Indigenous children were forcibly separated from their families and placed in residential schools. Students were forbidden from acknowledging their heritage and culture, and speaking their own languages and were forced to assimilate. Many of…

ByJusticeApril 28, 20243Comments

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Black Capitalism Will Not Save Us, and Baldwin Agrees

After being asked about optimism within the black community on The Cavett Show on May 16th of 1969, James Baldwin’s response held a statement that instilled me with the fervor that many of his generation must have inhibited as well: “I don’t want to be given anything by you, I just want to be left alone…

ByEllisonApril 28, 20240Comments

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Be Revolutionary Episode 3: Elladj Baldé

Authors who work with cameras need to know cons and pros of some

ByRevCommunityMarch 26, 20200Comments