500 Years of Dignity and Resistance
Cleveland, OH
2017, 2014
The Committee of 500 Years of Dignity and Resistance initially formed in 1991 to educate the public about negative stereotyping against the indigenous people in sports and media...
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Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha
Minneapolis, MN
2012, 2011
CTUL organizes low-wage workers from across the Twin Cities to develop leadership and educate one another to build power and lead the struggle for fair wages, better working...
Centro de Trabajadores Unidos: Immigrant Worker's Project
Chicago, IL
2012, 2013
The mission of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos is to have a powerful immigrant run organization in the southeast side of Chicago that will educate workers on their rights,...
Family Farm Defenders
Madison, WI
2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Family Farm Defenders began as an outgrowth of two national grass-roots campaigns: demanding a national referendum to end the mandatory check-off on raw milk that funds the lobby...
Jobs with Justice - Central Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
2013
Central Indiana Jobs with Justice is building a strong, progressive labor movement that works in coalition with community, faith, and student organizations to build a broader global movement...
Manidoo Ogitigaan
Bemidji, MN
2019
The mission of Manidoo Ogitigaan is to work with our communities to preserve and revitalize the Spiritual knowledge, language, culture, and ceremonies of the Anishinaabeg to improve our...
Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative
Madison, WI
2017
Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative works to enable the Mvskoke people and their neighbors to provide for their food and health needs now and in the future through sustainable...
Native Justice Coalition
Manistee, MI
2018
The Native Justice Coalition was formed in 2016 with the intent of being a platform for healing, social, and racial justice for all Native American people. We seek...
Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago
Chicago, IL
2018, 2017, 2015
Sex Workers Outreach Project Chicago [SWOP-Chicago] is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of current and former sex workers in the Chicago area, on and off of...
Teamster Rank and File Education and Legal Defense Foundation
Detroit, MI
2017
Teamster Rank and File Education and Legal Defense Foundation (TRF) is dedicated to providing Teamster members with the tools they need to fight for justice on the job...
The Workers' Rights Center
Madison, WI
2013
The Workers’ Rights Center is a community center dedicated to educating and advocating for worker justice. The Center is committed to empowering workers. A major focus has been...
Twin Cities Free School
St. Paul, MN
2016
The Twin Cities Free School started by two indigenous women, mothers, and community organizers. Twin Cities Free School is an independent school whose mission is to provide an...
Two Spirit, Trans and Womxns Action Camp (TTWAC)
Minneapolis, MN
2018
The TTWAC mission is to build a frontline resistance camp that provides skill shares and empowerment to Two Spirit, Trans people and Womxn while taking direct action against...
United Hispanic Workers of Detroit / Trabajadores Hispanos Unidos de Detroit (UHWD)
Detroit, MI
2017
United Hispanic Workers of Detroit (UHWD), a fledgling worker center led by low-wage immigrant workers, organizes around worker empowerment and workplace rights and safety, with a focus in...
United Taxidrivers Community Council
Chicago, IL
2018, 2017
United Taxidrivers Community Council's mission is to increase the prestige of the taxi driving profession through community service, education, and awareness. We also work towards the economic progress...