EcoWomanist Institute Southeast (EWISE)

With clarity and intention, Happy New Year!

As we step into this newness, we do so grounded and attentive to what’s ahead. May this be a year of becoming, of building upon what has been shaped, and of moving forward with purpose and care.

#EWISE #EcoWomanist #HNY #HappyNewYear

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

As the year winds down, we extend warmth and gratitude to our community. May this season offer moments of rest, reflection, and reconnection—with yourself, with loved ones, and with the earth that continues to hold us. 🌿✨

#EWISE

We know times are heavy—but your power still matters. ⚡️

🗳️ Make your plan to vote—advanced voting ends Friday, October 31.
 Check your info: mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

#PowerInOurHands #EWISE #BlackWomenLead #GAElections #YourVoteYourPower

EWISE BRAIDEd Podcast

💻 Learn more about BRAIDEd at ewise.org/braided-podcast

Season finale alert! 🚨 Episode 4 of BRAIDEd — “Sowing Justice” — is now streaming.

It’s more than a discussion—it’s a movement.

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.

#BRAIDEdPodcast #SowingJustice #FoodSovereignty #BlackWomenLead

Dropping next week: Episode 4 of BRAIDEd! Join us for “Sowing Justice,” a powerful close to Season 1 featuring Cicely Garrett, co-executive director of the National Black Food and Justice Alliance.

#BlackFarmers #LandJustice #FoodJustice #EWISE

Did we mention that our founder, Valerie Hill Rawls, MAPT, is a speaker at the 15-Year Anniversary Green The Church National Summit in Atlanta, Oct 12–14?
Visit bit.ly/GTCSummit25 to register for this inspiring event.
#GreenTheChurch #SouthToPower #15YearsStrong

Our votes are our power.

Don’t miss this moment. Check your registration and/or register today.

www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s

#YourVoteYourPower #PowerInSmallPlaces #EWISE #Election2025 #Vote #GeorgiaVotes

Today, we honor Rev. Dr. Katie G. Cannon, the first African American woman ordained in the Presbyterian Church and a pioneering voice in womanist theology and ethics.

#WisdomWednesday #EWISE #EcoWomanist

BRAID isn’t just a program—it’s a movement.

When you donate to BRAID, you’re backing a legacy of Black women farmers restoring the land, the culture, and the future.

Make a Difference. Donate to BRAID.
Visit: bit.ly/sowintobraid

#BRAID #EWISE #BlackFarmers #LandJustice #RestorativeAgriculture

We're excited to share that our founder, Valerie Hill Rawls, MAPT, is a speaker at the 15-Year Anniversary Green The Church National Summit in Atlanta, Oct 12–14!
Visit greenthechurch.org to learn more.
#GreenTheChurch #SouthToPower #15YearsStrong

Ep. 3 of BRAIDEd is live! Join Keionna Thomas & Nia Kiara Cole as they explore how creativity and family roots shape modern Black farming. Valerie Hill Rawls, MAPT, founder of EWISE, highlights why restorative ag matters for Southern Black landholders.
🎧 Listen now! 
#BRAIDEdPodcast #BlackFarmers

Turn your grocery receipts into action. The National Black Food & Justice Alliance’s YAMS App uses your purchase data to push for better food policies & stronger Black food systems. 📲 Scan. Share. Spark change.
Get the app at yamsapp.org!
#FoodJustice #YAMSApp #NBFJA

There’s still time—just not much.
This is your moment.
Today is the last day to apply for BRAID.

Visit bit.ly/applyforbraid to submit your application.

#BRAID #BlackWomenInAg #SustainableFarming #EcoWomanist #EWISE

EWISE BRAID Application Overview The BRAID incubator provides a supportive and uplifting ecosystem for Womanist Cultivators to flourish within agriculture through their commitment to food justice, cultural representation, and educati...

In the meantime, head to bit.ly/applyforbraid to check out the application today.

We’re hosting two virtual info sessions—join one or both to learn more about the program, what we’re looking for, and how to apply.

🕛 Session 1: 12PM EST
🔗 Register at bit.ly/BRAIDinfo1


🕓 Session 2: 4PM EST
🔗 Register at bit.ly/BRAIDinfo2

Curious about our inaugural BRAID cohort? We’ve got you covered!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for July 8, 2025.

Applications for BRAID’s inaugural cohort are still open!

Curious about the BRAID incubator and participation requirements? This post is for you. Take a look, then head over to bit.ly/applyforbraid to apply today.

#BRAID #BlackWomenInAg #SustainableFarming #EcoWomanist #LandStewardship

Text placed over a yellow gradient background, "BRAID: A bold leadership journey for Black women and women of color in food, farming, and environmental justice. Applications Open: Now Through July 15, 2025." Placed beneath text are three images—each of a Black woman in agriculture representing Gen Z, Millennial/Gen X, and older generations.

We’re marking this Summer Solstice with an opportunity that honors growth, possibility, and transformation.

“We can’t leave it to the government and to other people to do it. Make ourselves a committee of one to address the things that are happening... I hope people will listen that we can do this.” – #OpalLee

As we reflect on #Juneteenth, we also honor Dr. Opal Lee—the Grandmother of Juneteenth—whose unwavering advocacy reminds us of the power of one voice to spark lasting change.

#PowerInSmallPlaces #EWISE #CivicEngagement

Georgians, today’s the day—amplify your voice in the Georgia Public Service Commission primary election!

🔎 Learn about the GPSC 
✅ Find your polling place 
📄 View your sample ballot

#GeorgiaVotes #PublicServiceCommission #PowerInSmallPlaces #EWISE #CivicEngagement

We’re proud to share that our founder, Valerie Rawls, was named the inaugural recipient of the Womanist WARES Award by the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership during their 2025 Biennial Conference in Charleston, SC.

Learn more at ewise.org
#WomanistLeadership #BlackWomenLead #EWISE

Ep. 2 of BRAIDEd is here!

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Catherine Meeks for a timely and tender dialogue on #generationalwisdom and #healing historical wounds.

🎙️ Listen to “Reclaiming Our Roots”, bit.ly/BRAIDEd

#BRAIDEdPodcast #BlackWomenFarmers #LandJustice

In every space, we are reminded:
We are the ecosystem. 🖤🤎💚❤️💜
#WeAreTheEcosystem #EcoWomanist #EWISE

Charleston, SC –
At the Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership Spring 2025 Conference, Valerie—an Advisory Council member—was celebrated as a 2025 KGCCWL WARES Award Honoree.
#WomanistLeadership #SustainableCommunities

Atlanta, GA –
At the Women Transforming Food & Finance Conference, Valerie joined powerful Black women leaders advancing equity in agriculture and finance through ancestral wisdom and collective action.
#EcoWomanist #WomenInAg

Jackson, MS –
As a new member of the National Black Food & Justice Alliance, our Executive Director Valerie Hill Rawls, MAPT, and BRAID Coordinator Keionna Thomas represented EWISE at the “Black Sanctuary” 10th Anniversary Gathering, standing with Black farmers and food justice leaders.
#FoodJustice

Over the past two months, we’ve been honored to show up in spaces that uplift land, legacy, and leadership. Here's a look at where we’ve been... a thread.

Access all platforms here! braided.podbean.com