February News Roundup!

--------------------------------------------------------------- FEBRUARY 2022 NEWS ROUNDUP Hi team, This is a heavy and challenging time as news continues to break from Ukraine. We are holding her people in our hearts and praying for peace. In moments like this, it can be difficult to find any glimmers of hope. But we had an incredible, history-making moment last week, when President Biden formally nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court — the first Black woman ever nominated to our highest court. It's a powerful choice, and she deserves a fair and swift nomination process. Outside of world events, it’s been an incredible month with the Groundwork Project family. We celebrated Black History Month by continuing to amplify the work and wisdom of Black organizers, we had an incredible visit to Alabama where we met with several grantees and partners on the ground, and we welcomed a new digital director to our team! You’ll see below that Groundwork is really making an impact — and it’s all thanks to the support of folks like yourself. Thanks Joe Kennedy Founder GROUNDWORK IN ALABAMA As you know, Joe had a fantastic trip to Alabama earlier this month. We've been getting great feedback from folks on the ground. Take a look at some of our favorite moments here! [Watch full video]( [RETWEET]( [watch full video]( For Black History Month, we decided to spotlight some of the many incredible organizers in our partner states who are making Black history of their own. You’ve already met [Hodan]( and [Matthew]( — today I’m so excited to introduce you to Arnee from Alabama. Arnee is the Education Partnership Manager for Birmingham Promise, as well as a mother, advocate, leader, and organizer. I’m so inspired by Arnee, Hodan and Matthew, I’m know you will be too! -Joe --------------------------------------------------------------- How and where did you get your start in organizing? “I started organizing in 2017, my first campaign was Randall Woodfin For Mayor. We were the underdog campaign, but through grassroots organizing WE WON!” [Read Arnee’s full interview here.]( [FULL INTERVIEW]( Arnee's Organizer Lightning Round Your ultimate Black History Hero: Charlotte E. Ray The song you’re currently playing on repeat: Tyla Jane - Energy The self care practice you can’t do this work without: Spa days, talking with friends of the movement, and therapy Person you most hope to see run for President in your lifetime: Stacey Abrams Your hopes & dreams for 2022 in five words or less: Finding my power within, becoming... Keep In Touch With Arnee By Following Her On Social! [linkedin]( [Arnee's Instagram]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Meet The Newest Member Of GWP --------------------------------------------------------------- Aspen Christian Digital Director For over 5 years, Aspen Christian (they/them) has focused their career in digital communications and organizing at social justice nonprofit organizations. Most recently, they were the Senior Strategist of Communications and Digital Organizing at Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates. Aspen has an MA in Women's and Gender Studies from the City University of New York, as well as a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a BA in Gender & Activism from Indiana University of Indianapolis. In their free time, you can find them watching reality TV shows and cooking dinner with their wife, and hanging out with their two cats, Poopy and Turkey. --------------------------------------------------------------- Let's keep up the momentum! Donate to Groundwork Project now... [DONATE TO GWP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- >Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded. [CONTRIBUTE]( Individual contributions will be allocated as follows: $5,000 per calendar year to a bank account that operates as a Federal PAC, and the remainder to the Non-Contribution Account of our PAC. --------------------------------------------------------------- We want to respect your boundaries while keeping you informed. Too many emails? Instead of unsubscribing, check out our [Email Lite Program](. We will only send you the most important messages each month. [Sign up for Email Lite here.]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. Paid for by Groundwork Project, www.groundworkproject.com, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Groundwork Project 124 Washington Street, Suite 101 Foxboro, MA 02035 United States