July Updates
This July 4th, 2026, marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States of America was officially formed. For many, this is a day of both celebration and deep contradiction. As millions across the country celebrate “Independence Day,” millions remain incarcerated, locked into oppressive systems, detention camps, and slave labor within this country. […]
June Updates
Dear Sister Warriors, As we move into a powerful season of reflection, celebration, and action, we are reminded that our communities have always been the driving force behind change. This month, we stand at the intersection of three important moments: California’s Primary Elections, Pride season, and Juneteenth. The common threads carried through all of these […]
May Updates
Dear Sister Warriors, May has arrived and brought us deeper into the blossoming of Spring. This month is a time to honor our matriarchs; our mother figures, our aunties, abuelas, sisters, and every woman who has mothered, nurtured, protected, and poured into us. We celebrate their strength, their sacrifices, and the ways they have built […]
Honoring Tamara Hinkle
Tamara Hinkle was a mother, a sister, a friend, a fierce advocate, a poet, and a beloved soul. She lost her life on April 29, 2026, while in a California State Prison. Tamara had been incarcerated for over 30 years and was serving a life without the possibility of parole (LWOP) sentence at the California […]
Californians Voted Against Outlawing Slavery. Why Did Proposition 6 Fail?
Published by KQED On Christmas Eve in 2012, Amika Mota and the firefighters of Madera County Station Five responded to a house fire call. When she realized the homeowners had children, Mota and her crew began pulling out gifts and family heirlooms to save the kids’ Christmas. Mota, who was a lead engineer in the […]
Watch Us Make History: 2024 Election Voter Guide
This Voter Guide for the November 2024 election was made in partnership with Young Women’s Freedom Center and is unique because it is meant for those of us who have never voted before – whether it is because of laws that prevented us from voting or because we haven’t had access or interest. As you read “Watch […]