Rebekah Barber
@rebekahbarber.bsky.social
NCCU Grad|Duke MPP Grad|Writer|1913.
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“I think that is the legacy [of Black women civil rights leaders]….They didn’t teach us just how to fight, but they taught us how to live within the fight.” nonprofitquarterly.org/living-withi... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
Living Within the Fight: A Conversation with Jara Butler | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
Political strategist Jara Butler reflects on Black women leaders in the South who have inspired her to think about freedom as a goal—one that with appropriate focus, strategy, and tactics can be reali...
nonprofitquarterly.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“I think that is the legacy [of Black women civil rights leaders]….They didn’t teach us just how to fight, but they taught us how to live within the fight.” nonprofitquarterly.org/living-withi... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
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"Disability is not a monolith. It is extremely varied, more so than many other experiences." nonprofitquarterly.org/race-disabil... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social @newdisabledsouth.org
Race, Disability Justice, and the South: A Conversation with Kehsi Iman | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
What does disability justice require and how can it be included in other movements? A cofounder of New Disabled South has some thoughts about that—and about solidarity too.
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
"Disability is not a monolith. It is extremely varied, more so than many other experiences." nonprofitquarterly.org/race-disabil... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social @newdisabledsouth.org
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The lesson here is have good principles and stand on them. Stand for something that isn't power!
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The lesson here is have good principles and stand on them. Stand for something that isn't power!
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"I had to prove myself over and over with [Black farmers]. I gained their confidence and respect." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
Staying and Fighting: A Conversation with Shirley Sherrod - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
From Jim Crow to contemporary struggles, civil rights activist Shirley Sherrod has seen a lot. Here, she shares what she has learned from past struggles that might inform activists today.
nonprofitquarterly.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"I had to prove myself over and over with [Black farmers]. I gained their confidence and respect." nonprofitquarterly.org/staying-and-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
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REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
October 31, 2025 at 2:33 AM
REV. BLACK (who was shot in the head with a pepper ball): “If this is what they’re doing to pastors, journalists, teachers, mothers, and the elderly gathered to sing and pray outside ICE facilities… what might they be doing to our neighbors who are behind those walls?”
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AOC: Whether it is a member of congress, whether it is the President to assume and assert and cast blame when the FBI has failed to even apprehend the assailant, is absolutely an irresponsible action.
September 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
AOC: Whether it is a member of congress, whether it is the President to assume and assert and cast blame when the FBI has failed to even apprehend the assailant, is absolutely an irresponsible action.
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Jones: I want to bring theology into this because you have all these people that want to give thoughts and prayers. But I was a minister, and that is a form of theological malpractice—when you pray for something you have the power to change.
August 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Jones: I want to bring theology into this because you have all these people that want to give thoughts and prayers. But I was a minister, and that is a form of theological malpractice—when you pray for something you have the power to change.
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A growing number of GOP-led states are restricting student voting access, from banning campus polling places to making it harder to prove residency. Earlier this yar, Indiana banned student IDs for voting. boltsmag.org/indiana-bann...
Indiana Republicans Are Banning Student IDs for Voting - Bolts
The new restriction, paired with Indiana’s stringent voter ID rules, would make it much harder for many young people to vote in a state that already ranks near-last in turnout.
boltsmag.org
August 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
A growing number of GOP-led states are restricting student voting access, from banning campus polling places to making it harder to prove residency. Earlier this yar, Indiana banned student IDs for voting. boltsmag.org/indiana-bann...
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Western journalists are failing to stand up for their colleagues in Gaza, by Mohamad Bazzi
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Western journalists are failing to stand up for their colleagues in Gaza | Mohamad Bazzi
This hypocrisy of western media has been laid bare by Israel’s targeting of journalists since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Western journalists are failing to stand up for their colleagues in Gaza, by Mohamad Bazzi
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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“When one university capitulates to Trump’s hostage-taking strategies, it puts pressure on all institutions because it confirms that this strategy works.” nonprofitquarterly.org/universities... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social #HigherEd
Universities Capitulate to Trump Administration’s Demands—But at What Cost? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Several universities have entered settlements with the Trump administration, signaling domino effect for diminished academic freedom.
nonprofitquarterly.org
August 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“When one university capitulates to Trump’s hostage-taking strategies, it puts pressure on all institutions because it confirms that this strategy works.” nonprofitquarterly.org/universities... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social #HigherEd
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Reporter: You said it’s guns on the street that’s causing this problem. Are you concerned that the DOJ’s funding cuts to gun violence prevention programs undermine the—
Pirro: Oh stop it!
Pirro: Oh stop it!
August 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reporter: You said it’s guns on the street that’s causing this problem. Are you concerned that the DOJ’s funding cuts to gun violence prevention programs undermine the—
Pirro: Oh stop it!
Pirro: Oh stop it!
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August 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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"At many public universities, syllabi are deemed intellectual property. Thus, professors are not required to share them in response to public records requests." nonprofitquarterly.org/university-p... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
University Professors Are Latest Targets of FOIA Requests - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Dozens of professors at UNC Chapel Hill were recently targeted with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
nonprofitquarterly.org
August 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"At many public universities, syllabi are deemed intellectual property. Thus, professors are not required to share them in response to public records requests." nonprofitquarterly.org/university-p... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
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Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are in a high-stakes staring contest.
Both independent candidates are refusing to get out of each others’ way in the NYC mayoral race — virtually sealing victory for Zohran Mamdani.
Both independent candidates are refusing to get out of each others’ way in the NYC mayoral race — virtually sealing victory for Zohran Mamdani.
Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams are in a high-stakes staring contest
Mounting independent bids, the former governor and mayor are splitting votes, which could ensure a Mamdani win.
www.politico.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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In a new randomized controlled trial, a Texas-based nonprofit is seeking to show the impact of wraparound support for low-income college students. nonprofitquarterly.org/study-looks-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social #nonprofits #Texas
Study Looks at Impact of Wraparound Services for Low-Income College Students - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In a new randomized controlled trial, a Texas-based nonprofit seeks to show the impact of wraparound support for low-income college students.
nonprofitquarterly.org
August 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
In a new randomized controlled trial, a Texas-based nonprofit is seeking to show the impact of wraparound support for low-income college students. nonprofitquarterly.org/study-looks-... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social #nonprofits #Texas
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‘Talk about affordability’: Warren boosts Mamdani as model for Democratic victory.
‘Talk about affordability’: Warren boosts Mamdani as model for Democratic victory
The progressive Massachusetts senator appeared with the Democratic nominee for mayor in New York City.
www.politico.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
‘Talk about affordability’: Warren boosts Mamdani as model for Democratic victory.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House falls short of quorum after Democrats leave state to prevent Trump-backed redraw of US House maps.
August 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas House falls short of quorum after Democrats leave state to prevent Trump-backed redraw of US House maps.
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“Civil society” is a term that seems to be cropping up everywhere lately. But what is “civil society” exactly, and how do politics impact it? nonprofitquarterly.org/what-is-civi... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
What Is “Civil Society”—and How Is It Under Threat? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
“Civil society” is a term that seems to cropping up everywhere lately. But what is “civil society” exactly, and how to politics impact it?
nonprofitquarterly.org
August 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“Civil society” is a term that seems to be cropping up everywhere lately. But what is “civil society” exactly, and how do politics impact it? nonprofitquarterly.org/what-is-civi... @rebekahbarber.bsky.social
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August 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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if you want to have a nice and relaxing sunday, do not watch the new Hulu documentary on Hurricane Katrina. if you want to shake with rage and anger over the total failure of this nation's government and media establishment, watch the Hulu documentary on Katrina (this is a recommendation)
August 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
if you want to have a nice and relaxing sunday, do not watch the new Hulu documentary on Hurricane Katrina. if you want to shake with rage and anger over the total failure of this nation's government and media establishment, watch the Hulu documentary on Katrina (this is a recommendation)