The 14th Amendment was ratified after the Civil War for African Americans in 1868 & confirmed by the Supreme Court in 1898 in United States v. Wong Kim Ark for a U.S.-born man of Chinese descent. (3/4)
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What’s happening today at SCOTUS is bigger than one lawsuit. It’s a test of whether America still believes in equal protection under the law. We’re here to say yes—loudly, clearly, and collectively. (2/4)
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A blue gradient graphic with white text that reads: "The 14th Amendment was passed to protect the citizenship of Black Americans. It has stood for over 150 years." In the upper left hand corner, there is more white text that reads # Our Kids Belong.
A green gradient graphic with white text that reads: "Over 100 years ago, Chinese immigrants defended birthright citizenship in a landmark case, Wong Kim Ark." In the upper left hand corner, there is more white text that reads # Our Kids Belong.
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing CASA v. Trump. The outcome will determine whether this country continues to honor its constitutional promise. (1/4)
#OurKidsBelong #WeBelong #BirthrightCitizenship
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A group of women at a protest carry a red banner that reads: “Domestic Workers in Action. Texas Care Congress.” A woman in a red shirt stands in the center of the photo with her hand raised in a fist. At the bottom of the photo, a quote from a panelist who was part of GCIR’s webinar reads: “Even if they are shaking… even if their voices are trembling, they are finding their voices to speak up.”
In a recent GCIR webinar, leaders from Women’s Foundation of the South, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., Damayan & Venceremos highlighted how funders can support building power for migrant women workers. Head to the link below to read more 📸Carlos Lowry on Flickr
www.gcir.org/news/organiz...
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How are anti-immigrant policies driving displacement and deepening the housing crisis? Join FHO, @endhomelessnesssd.bsky.social & @gcir.bsky.social on 4/23 for a funder briefing on how to support immigrant rights as a vital part of the housing justice movement.
🏡✨ RSVP: bit.ly/4ihUu6Q
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Defend Refuge – Urge Secretaries Rubio and Noem to immediately restart the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
300+ state & local elected officials nationwide are standing up to set the record straight: Our refugee neighbors & the U.S. refugee resettlement program enrich & strengthen communities across the country.
We must #DefendRefuge.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/DefendRefuge
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Two GCIR staff members stand outside underneath a colorful arch of yellow, blue and orange balloons at the California Immigrant Day of Action 2025 event.
A GCIR staff member stands with a staff member from the office of California Assembly Member Chris Rogers at the California Immigrant Day of Action 2025 event. The assemblymember's staff member is holding a sign with a yellow, blue and orange butterfly that reads, "Immigrant Day of Action: Empowering Communities. Strengthening California."
Two GCIR staff members stand with members of the California Work and Family Coalition at the California Immigrant Day of Action 2025 event. One of the coalition members is holding a colorful sign of red, green, yellow, and blue text that reads: "Rise Up For Immigrant Rights." The sign has red butterflies in the upper right corner.
California’s diverse immigrant communities are powerful! GCIR is excited to join the California Immigrant Policy Center and hundreds of others in Sacramento today to rise up for immigrant rights! #IDA2025
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A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text in a bulleted list that says, “Step up to: advance welcoming policies; block hostile attacks against communities; and connect with other funders to maximize the impact of your dollars and your voice.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “Step up to leverage your great privilege and power to tackle the challenges that deny individuals the freedom to stay, to move, to work, to transform, and to thrive.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “Read the full President’s Message at gcir.org/news.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
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A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “Stepping up to Meet the Moment: Protecting Communities, Building Power, and Mobilizing Resources.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “If there was ever a time for philanthropy to step up, it is now. It has been just over two months since the new administration came into power, and the attacks on historically marginalized groups, democratic processes, and governing institutions have been relentless and cruel. Migrant communities - among others - have been consistent targets of these brutal, outrageous, and unconscionable attacks.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “But, as philosopher and professor Judith Butler wrote, “‘While there is every reason to be outraged, we cannot let that outrage flood us and stop our minds.’” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
A light beige graphic with black text that reads, “President’s Message” in the upper left corner. In the center, there is more black text that says, “While we are heartened by the work of those funders that are increasing their annual payouts or mobilizing resources through internal or shared rapid response funds, we invite the larger community of funders to step up and stand up for migrant communities in decisive and significant ways.” GCIR’s orange logo sits in the lower right corner.
In her quarterly message, GCIR President Marissa Tirona calls on philanthropy to step up in this critical moment and leverage its power in service of communities under attack by the current administration, including immigrants and refugees.
Read more: www.gcir.org/news/steppin...
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Today and every day, we honor and celebrate #trans and #genderdiverse people. Happy #TransDayofVisibility
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A graphic for GCIR's Amplify podcast. The graphic contains a dark beige background and says, "Amplify: A GCIR Podcast" in black font at the top. In the center is a photo of Maria Ibarra-Frayre, Co-Director of We the People Michigan, who is the guest in this episode. Maria stands at a podium speaking into a microphone and is wearing a pink coat, black beanie, and eyeglasses. Below the photo is a quote from Maria about her journey to becoming a community organizer: "I just had this lightbulb moment - this is what I am supposed to be doing in the world. But it was also the first time that I felt powerful."
🎧 GCIR’s new episode of our Amplify Podcast is out! Listen as Maria Ibarra-Frayre, Co-Director at We the People Michigan, shares what building power means to her organization, how philanthropy can better support community organizing & more.
www.gcir.org/news/amplify...
#Podcast #CommunityOrganizing
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Immigrant women have always been on the frontlines of change. This #WomensHistoryMonth we honor their resilience & leadership! 💪🏾 GCIR’s Amplify series has featured many immigrant women leaders. Learn about their trailblazing work at the link below ⬇️
www.gcir.org/amplify-gcir...
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We thank @martharamirez.bsky.social for seeking out the insights of GCIR President Marissa Tirona as part of this article. Read more ⬇️
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This #BlackHistoryMonth the Haitian Bridge Alliance team honors our ancestors—their resilience, their revolutionary achievements, and their lasting impact.
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National Week of Action - We Are All America
Every person deserves safety & dignity. Our values call us to open doors, not close them. Let’s work together to build a more inclusive future. Learn more about the #TogetherWeRise National Week of Action ⬇️
weareallus.org/event-2/
#WeAreAllAmerica #RefugeesWelcome #ImmigrantsWelcome #DefendRefuge
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As Trump Attacks Immigrants, Here’s What Grantmakers Can Do
President Donald Trump’s first day in office saw a slew of executive orders targeting immigrants and refugees. Here’s how funders can respond.
Our gratitude to @insidephilanthropy.com for amplifying our 2025 funder recommendations as a resource to the field as we leverage our power together in defense of immigrant communities. Check out the article below.
www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/as-trum...
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Funding the Fight for Immigrant Rights in 2025 and Beyond
Join this webinar to learn about funding opportunities to protect the safety, security, and well-being of populations under assault, support rapid response and mutual aid interventions, bolster legal ...
Funders are invited to our special webinar session, “Funding the Fight for Immigrant Rights in 2025 and Beyond,” on Feb. 3rd. Learn about funding opportunities to protect the safety of populations under assault, support rapid response & mutual aid interventions & more.
www.gcir.org/programs/202...
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Fighting this administration’s agenda will take hard work and all the resources we can muster. Together we can refuse to give into fear, and can instead leverage our privilege and power in defense of the communities that need us most right now. (6/6)
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However, organizations & communities have long been preparing for this day & have quickly moved into action, filing lawsuits & activating plans for the protection & defense of community members. Philanthropy must bolster these efforts & resource the fight ahead to resist this dangerous agenda. (4/6)
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Trump’s Day 1 Executive Orders: Unconstitutional, Illegal, and Cruel
The second Trump administration began with a slew of executive orders targeting immigrants across the United States.
Under the guise of “securing the border,” these orders will only create more chaos & disorder while ignoring the root causes of migration, devastating communities & causing significant harm to vulnerable populations around the world. (See analysis from @nilc.org) (3/6)
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In the span of 24 hours, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, moved to end birthright citizenship for certain U.S.-born children, halted all refugee admissions, and paved the way for mass separations and deportations. (2/6)
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Founded in 1900, the Foundation for Child Development works at the intersection of research, policy, and practice to support young children in reaching their full potential.
As the largest and most diverse network in American philanthropy, United Philanthropy Forum holds a unique position in the social sector to strengthen, advance, inform, support, and mobilize the philanthropic sector for the common good.
We invest in an evidence-based Housing First model to end homelessness in San Diego. We work at the systems-change level across permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, prevention, and advocacy. #HousingEndsHomelessness
The Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA) is a research, public policy, and community organizing hub dedicated to advancing the full economic, social, & civic inclusion of refugees.
The Latin America Working Group promotes U.S. policies that advance human rights, peace, and social, environmental, and economic justice in Latin America.
Borealis Philanthropy works as a partner to philanthropy, helping grantmakers expand their reach and impact.
https://linkin.bio/borealisphilanthropy/
Journalist | Staff Writer @insidephilanthropy.com
Working to increase the scale and impact of philanthropic resources to enhance the well-being of LGBTQ communities.
Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people.
The Disability & Philanthropy Forum is mobilizing philanthropy toward disability justice, rights, and inclusion.
https://linktr.ee/disabilityphilanthropy
AIS is a national network of advocates and allies dedicated to defending and advocating for policies that ensure immigrant survivors of gender-based violence have access to life-saving protections that all survivors of violence deserve.
Since 1981, CARECEN has remained true to its long history of facilitating the process of transition for immigrants to an integrated life in their new home and equipping them to play an essential role in the advancement of the community.
Empowering African immigrants in the U.S. through advocacy, services, and community building. Join us in driving change. #ForwardEver ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
https://africans.us/
Committed to assist, empower, and amplify the voices of Black immigrants. Anpil men, chay pa lou. #ImmigrationIsABlackIssue #DefendBlackMigrants
Advancing Human Rights for Marginalized Communities through Nationwide Litigation and Advocacy ⚖️
🗣️ #ProtectKids #LegalAccess #ProtectFlores
1505 E. 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
https://linktr.ee/chrclla
NPNA is a national, multiethnic, multiracial partnership of 83 immigrant & refugee rights organizations across 40 states.
Acacia fights to preserve and uphold the rights of immigrants and their loved ones navigating the U.S. immigration system. We deliver and advocate for vital services that uphold the due process rights of immigrants at risk of detention or deportation.
Writer. Published in Latina Magazine & L.A. Taco. L.A. native. NYU alum. Sassy.
We are a private foundation returning all our assets to the communities we call home in Hawai‘i and the San Francisco Bay Area by 2029. #StupskiCantWait ⏳
Washington State Community Action Partnership. Community Action provides essential services to hardworking individuals & families to keep our communities safe & healthy! Give us a follow! Posts & follows🚫endorsements #nonprofits
www.wapartnership.org
