SURJ-KC
@surjkc.bsky.social
Showing Up For Racial Justice-Kansas City. We organize white people for racial justice in the KC area
🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
In an unprecedented authoritarian move, President Trump is working with MO lawmakers to redraw our congressional districts, break up our communities, and silence our voices. Join us on August 20th in Kansas City to get organized to fight back! (1/2)
In an unprecedented authoritarian move, President Trump is working with MO lawmakers to redraw our congressional districts, break up our communities, and silence our voices. Join us on August 20th in Kansas City to get organized to fight back! (1/2)
August 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨ACTION ALERT🚨
In an unprecedented authoritarian move, President Trump is working with MO lawmakers to redraw our congressional districts, break up our communities, and silence our voices. Join us on August 20th in Kansas City to get organized to fight back! (1/2)
In an unprecedented authoritarian move, President Trump is working with MO lawmakers to redraw our congressional districts, break up our communities, and silence our voices. Join us on August 20th in Kansas City to get organized to fight back! (1/2)
Join us for a screening of Banned Together, a film that follows 3 students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. We will have a panel, lunch, and calls to action. Sign up! docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGc...
Check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/1clSuZSPfD8
Check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/1clSuZSPfD8
August 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Join us for a screening of Banned Together, a film that follows 3 students as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. We will have a panel, lunch, and calls to action. Sign up! docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGc...
Check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/1clSuZSPfD8
Check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/1clSuZSPfD8
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"Teachers are powerful. Teachers have vision. Teachers have courage. All the things that this country needs right now is in this room."
Thank you @neatoday.bsky.social for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at the Conference on
Racial & Social Justice!
@translash.org
Thank you @neatoday.bsky.social for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at the Conference on
Racial & Social Justice!
@translash.org
July 1, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"Teachers are powerful. Teachers have vision. Teachers have courage. All the things that this country needs right now is in this room."
Thank you @neatoday.bsky.social for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at the Conference on
Racial & Social Justice!
@translash.org
Thank you @neatoday.bsky.social for inviting me to be the keynote speaker at the Conference on
Racial & Social Justice!
@translash.org
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Need a new queer read? Autostraddle just dropped their list of July’s most anticipated queer books! 📚 Check out the full list here: https://www.autostraddle.com/our-most-anticipated-queer-books-for-july-2025/
July 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Need a new queer read? Autostraddle just dropped their list of July’s most anticipated queer books! 📚 Check out the full list here: https://www.autostraddle.com/our-most-anticipated-queer-books-for-july-2025/
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the basic message of the republican party is “fuck you, you’re on your own.”
Mike Johnson on Texas floods: "In a moment like this, we feel just as helpless as everyone else does ... all we know to do at this moment is pray."
July 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
the basic message of the republican party is “fuck you, you’re on your own.”
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Wooh FINALLY at my 18th #TeslaTakedown
Fuck yah KC
Don't fall for the fakeout
We're still showing up & showing out to say
#FuckMusk
#FuckTrump
#FuckICE
#FDT
8647
#Resist
#DOGE
#HandsOff
#NoKings
@teslatakedown.com
@tesla-takedown.bsky.social
@bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
@indivisiblekc.bsky.social
Fuck yah KC
Don't fall for the fakeout
We're still showing up & showing out to say
#FuckMusk
#FuckTrump
#FuckICE
#FDT
8647
#Resist
#DOGE
#HandsOff
#NoKings
@teslatakedown.com
@tesla-takedown.bsky.social
@bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
@indivisiblekc.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Wooh FINALLY at my 18th #TeslaTakedown
Fuck yah KC
Don't fall for the fakeout
We're still showing up & showing out to say
#FuckMusk
#FuckTrump
#FuckICE
#FDT
8647
#Resist
#DOGE
#HandsOff
#NoKings
@teslatakedown.com
@tesla-takedown.bsky.social
@bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
@indivisiblekc.bsky.social
Fuck yah KC
Don't fall for the fakeout
We're still showing up & showing out to say
#FuckMusk
#FuckTrump
#FuckICE
#FDT
8647
#Resist
#DOGE
#HandsOff
#NoKings
@teslatakedown.com
@tesla-takedown.bsky.social
@bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
@indivisiblekc.bsky.social
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Tomorrow‼️
On Monday, a judge is expected to rule on CoreCivic's motion for reconsideration and the City's motion that CoreCivic must get a permit.
Let's show up and show support!
🗓️ Monday, July 7
⏰ 10 AM
📍601 S. 3rd Street, Leavenworth, Kansas | Leavenworth Justice Center
On Monday, a judge is expected to rule on CoreCivic's motion for reconsideration and the City's motion that CoreCivic must get a permit.
Let's show up and show support!
🗓️ Monday, July 7
⏰ 10 AM
📍601 S. 3rd Street, Leavenworth, Kansas | Leavenworth Justice Center
July 6, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tomorrow‼️
On Monday, a judge is expected to rule on CoreCivic's motion for reconsideration and the City's motion that CoreCivic must get a permit.
Let's show up and show support!
🗓️ Monday, July 7
⏰ 10 AM
📍601 S. 3rd Street, Leavenworth, Kansas | Leavenworth Justice Center
On Monday, a judge is expected to rule on CoreCivic's motion for reconsideration and the City's motion that CoreCivic must get a permit.
Let's show up and show support!
🗓️ Monday, July 7
⏰ 10 AM
📍601 S. 3rd Street, Leavenworth, Kansas | Leavenworth Justice Center
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AOC: "On this point of tax on tips, as one of the only people in this body who has lived off of tips, I want to tell you a little bit about the scam ... the cap on that is $25,000 while you're jacking up taxes on people who make less than $50,000 across the US ... while kicking them off the ACA."
July 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
AOC: "On this point of tax on tips, as one of the only people in this body who has lived off of tips, I want to tell you a little bit about the scam ... the cap on that is $25,000 while you're jacking up taxes on people who make less than $50,000 across the US ... while kicking them off the ACA."
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#tdih 2016 Philando Castile was shot to death 💔 by a police officer in suburb of Saint Paul, Minn. at a traffic stop.
Castile was known as “Mr. Phil” to students at the elementary school where he was a nutrition supervisor. #BlackLivesMatter #TeachTruth
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ph...
Castile was known as “Mr. Phil” to students at the elementary school where he was a nutrition supervisor. #BlackLivesMatter #TeachTruth
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ph...
July 6, 2016: Philando Castile is Killed by Police
Philando Castile, an African American, was shot to death by a police officer at a traffic stop in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Castile had worked as a nutritional supervisor at an elementary school.
www.zinnedproject.org
July 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#tdih 2016 Philando Castile was shot to death 💔 by a police officer in suburb of Saint Paul, Minn. at a traffic stop.
Castile was known as “Mr. Phil” to students at the elementary school where he was a nutrition supervisor. #BlackLivesMatter #TeachTruth
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ph...
Castile was known as “Mr. Phil” to students at the elementary school where he was a nutrition supervisor. #BlackLivesMatter #TeachTruth
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ph...
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My god - Around *100* trans prisoners who were in Iran’s Evin prison are missing after the Israeli strike flattened their section of the prison. 100.
The current death toll is 79. The 100 trans people are presumed dead, which would more than double the death toll.
archive.is/2025.07.06-2...
The current death toll is 79. The 100 trans people are presumed dead, which would more than double the death toll.
archive.is/2025.07.06-2...
July 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My god - Around *100* trans prisoners who were in Iran’s Evin prison are missing after the Israeli strike flattened their section of the prison. 100.
The current death toll is 79. The 100 trans people are presumed dead, which would more than double the death toll.
archive.is/2025.07.06-2...
The current death toll is 79. The 100 trans people are presumed dead, which would more than double the death toll.
archive.is/2025.07.06-2...
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The #TeslaTakeDown protests punched so far above their weight and have succeeded beyond belief. Just amazing. And folks CONTINUE to protest and expand targets.
July 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The #TeslaTakeDown protests punched so far above their weight and have succeeded beyond belief. Just amazing. And folks CONTINUE to protest and expand targets.
Show up on July 10th in community to celebrate and plan our justice work together, now and future! Then find lessons from the authors of this powerful new book, You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take. Bitly onflyer @kairoscenter.org @mojwjva.bsky.social @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Show up on July 10th in community to celebrate and plan our justice work together, now and future! Then find lessons from the authors of this powerful new book, You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take. Bitly onflyer @kairoscenter.org @mojwjva.bsky.social @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social
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Bold, anti-racist, working class politics JUST WON in the first round of the New York City mayor’s race. SURJ was proud to endorse Zohran Mamdani– and this is a win for all of us across the country.
June 25, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Bold, anti-racist, working class politics JUST WON in the first round of the New York City mayor’s race. SURJ was proud to endorse Zohran Mamdani– and this is a win for all of us across the country.
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Family separation is toxic.
An Adverse Childhood Experience that negatively impacts health through adulthood, into old age.
When we care about children, we take care of families.
These boys should not have to be this brave. Children should not have to beg on TV for the release of their parent.
An Adverse Childhood Experience that negatively impacts health through adulthood, into old age.
When we care about children, we take care of families.
These boys should not have to be this brave. Children should not have to beg on TV for the release of their parent.
Two brothers, ages 8 and 10, stared nervously into news cameras, speaking with quiet determination to a group of onlookers much older than themselves.
“We need our dad back home,” the 8-year-old said.
ICE took custody of their father, Kerlin Moreno-Orellana, that morning.
“We need our dad back home,” the 8-year-old said.
ICE took custody of their father, Kerlin Moreno-Orellana, that morning.
Children Beg for Father’s Release After ICE Detains Jackson Man
Activists are calling on immigration officials to release Kerlin Moreno-Orellana from ICE custody after his arrest for illegal dumping.
www.mississippifreepress.org
June 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Family separation is toxic.
An Adverse Childhood Experience that negatively impacts health through adulthood, into old age.
When we care about children, we take care of families.
These boys should not have to be this brave. Children should not have to beg on TV for the release of their parent.
An Adverse Childhood Experience that negatively impacts health through adulthood, into old age.
When we care about children, we take care of families.
These boys should not have to be this brave. Children should not have to beg on TV for the release of their parent.
Join us for a documentary screening about kids who fight back against book bans and censorship. Stay for conversation, action steps, and snacks! More info on the film at bannedtogetherdoc.com
@bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social
@bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Join us for a documentary screening about kids who fight back against book bans and censorship. Stay for conversation, action steps, and snacks! More info on the film at bannedtogetherdoc.com
@bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social
@bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social
Join @airrkc.org for this fascinating and urgent film on how the immigration system “works” in the U.S. $10 donation is requested. 12:45 pm at 606 Gladstone, KCMO. Free nacho bar and drink specials!
June 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Join @airrkc.org for this fascinating and urgent film on how the immigration system “works” in the U.S. $10 donation is requested. 12:45 pm at 606 Gladstone, KCMO. Free nacho bar and drink specials!
Statement on SURJ KC withdrawing support from the Shut Down ICE rally tonight www.facebook.com/share/p/1Afm...
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June 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Statement on SURJ KC withdrawing support from the Shut Down ICE rally tonight www.facebook.com/share/p/1Afm...
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The young Black people who fought cops in the streets were ALSO part of the Black Freedom Movement which some people call the "Civil Rights" Movement.
June 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The young Black people who fought cops in the streets were ALSO part of the Black Freedom Movement which some people call the "Civil Rights" Movement.
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For the #TeachTruth Day of Action, every Lush (bath soaps) store in U.S. installed a display about banned books, featuring "Fry Bread" & a link to learn more at ZEP.
If you see the display, snap & share a photo for us.
(They also created the display at SXSW: www.zinnedproject.org/news/zep-sxs...)
If you see the display, snap & share a photo for us.
(They also created the display at SXSW: www.zinnedproject.org/news/zep-sxs...)
Defend the Freedom to Learn and Challenge Book Bans
In 2025, not only are books being banned, but also the right to teach about racism and LGBTQ+ identity — essentially placing thousands more titles off limits. Official lists of banned books reveal onl...
www.zinnedproject.org
June 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
For the #TeachTruth Day of Action, every Lush (bath soaps) store in U.S. installed a display about banned books, featuring "Fry Bread" & a link to learn more at ZEP.
If you see the display, snap & share a photo for us.
(They also created the display at SXSW: www.zinnedproject.org/news/zep-sxs...)
If you see the display, snap & share a photo for us.
(They also created the display at SXSW: www.zinnedproject.org/news/zep-sxs...)
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So many cities are participating in the No Kings Mass protest on June 14th. Find yours! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
June 8, 2025 at 10:26 PM
So many cities are participating in the No Kings Mass protest on June 14th. Find yours! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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🆘BREAKING: The @freedomflotilla.bsky.social ship Madleen is UNDER ASSAULT.
The Israeli military surrounded the ship, sprayed it with a white irritant substance, jammed communications, boarded the vessel, and kidnapped the 12 volunteers who were about to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Israeli military surrounded the ship, sprayed it with a white irritant substance, jammed communications, boarded the vessel, and kidnapped the 12 volunteers who were about to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
June 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
🆘BREAKING: The @freedomflotilla.bsky.social ship Madleen is UNDER ASSAULT.
The Israeli military surrounded the ship, sprayed it with a white irritant substance, jammed communications, boarded the vessel, and kidnapped the 12 volunteers who were about to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Israeli military surrounded the ship, sprayed it with a white irritant substance, jammed communications, boarded the vessel, and kidnapped the 12 volunteers who were about to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
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#TeachTruth day of action means deep learning about Black and indigenous resistance and resilience amidst U.S. colonialism and then planning action and solidarity. We go forward with help from our friends @zinnedproject.bsky.social @surjkc.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 3:00 AM
#TeachTruth day of action means deep learning about Black and indigenous resistance and resilience amidst U.S. colonialism and then planning action and solidarity. We go forward with help from our friends @zinnedproject.bsky.social @surjkc.bsky.social
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Activists on board the Madleen #FreedomFlotilla have been kidnapped by zionist forces.
Their linktree has a few ways to support them. linktr.ee/freedomfloti...
Their linktree has a few ways to support them. linktr.ee/freedomfloti...
freedomflotillacoalition | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
Linktree. Make your link do more.
linktr.ee
June 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Activists on board the Madleen #FreedomFlotilla have been kidnapped by zionist forces.
Their linktree has a few ways to support them. linktr.ee/freedomfloti...
Their linktree has a few ways to support them. linktr.ee/freedomfloti...
Thank you Kansas City for coming out to #TeachTruth day of action to stand up for educators and honest education! @zinnedproject.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Thank you Kansas City for coming out to #TeachTruth day of action to stand up for educators and honest education! @zinnedproject.bsky.social
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An intergenerational movement is defending knowledge that challenges the status quo — on campus and in the streets.
Teachers and Students Are Rising Up to Defend Anti-Racist Education in the US
An intergenerational movement is defending knowledge that challenges the status quo — on campus and in the streets.
buff.ly
June 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
An intergenerational movement is defending knowledge that challenges the status quo — on campus and in the streets.