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ICYMI: Over the weekend, Groundwork Project and Joe Kennedy were featured in the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/us/politics/joe-kennedy-mississippi.html

A Kennedy Toils in Mississippi, Tracing His Grandfather’s Path

Instead he has formed the @groundworkproject.bsky.social, a nonprofit that seeks to develop a network of grass roots resistance in four deep-red states — Mississippi, Alabama, Oklahoma and West Virginia — that have received little attention from left-leaning organizations.”

Throwback to this powerful conversation with Crystal Good from Black By God. Grateful for her work in shifting the narrative in West Virginia.

Eric Garner should still be alive today.

No hashtag, no slogan, no plea for justice will ever be enough to undo what was taken. But we say his name anyway.

The systems that killed him are still working as designed. And so are we.

video from @NMAAHC

Alabama made history with two Black Congressional members elected for the first time, an achievement that deserves celebration especially after a federal court found the state legislature intentionally discriminated against Black voters.

Sneak peek of our convo with Tevin from Foundation for Liberating Minds.

Standing with the LGBTQ+ community today and every day. Happy #Pride from @joekennedyiii.bsky.social‬

me on hold with my senator’s office for the 5th time this week

NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆

Honoring the struggle, celebrating the freedom, and continuing the fight for justice.

I can't imagine being a parent of a queer kid right now, so we wanna make sure they're getting support as well. And we're gonna start a support group for trans adults, and have one specifically for legislative session every year for folks to talk through what it's like to see the policies happening.

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No matter if they try to take our rights to public hearings, or rights to be in public spaces, or discussed in public schools, there's not any getting rid of us, and we're gonna continue to be loud and foster those spaces where we do it together.

It’s here! The first week of The Organizing Accelerator 2025 kicks off today! Team Groundwork is Mississippi-bound to meet up with this year’s amazing cohort of fellows. Stay tuned for updates!

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

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Don’t miss this conversation with @joekennedyiii & the team behind Rock the Native Vote. 

Tune in to hear how they are mobilizing Native voices and shaping the future.

A heartfelt thank you to @groundworkproject.bsky.social for helping sponsor our #LibertyGala. Your support will help us build a community that protects all Oklahomans. #ACLUOK #60years

Every student — no matter their zip code, income, or faith background — deserves access to a fully and fairly funded public education. That’s why we support the grassroots leaders and local coalitions like OKPLAC, who are fighting this battle where it matters most.

@joekennedyii and @iamcaramcclure break down why the #NotOnOurWatch boycott isn’t just a moment — it’s an economic movement rooted in Birmingham’s legacy of resistance.

Trump’s health agency urges therapy for transgender youth, not broader gender-affirming health care - The Boston Globe The lengthy review advocates for a greater reliance on behavioral therapy rather than broad gender-affirming medical care for youths with gender dysmorphia.

Let’s be clear: gender-affirming care saves lives. Their move to block it is a deliberate, ideological attack on trans youth — not science. It’s cruelty dressed up as policy. Kids will suffer.

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Proud to support We Must Vote in the fight for voting rights across Mississippi! From registering neighbors to educating communities about local elections, their grassroots work is exactly how we build power.

RECAP: Joe Kennedy & Tahirih Osborne break down the brutal gaps in healthcare for incarcerated & formerly incarcerated folks.

Groundwork Founder Joe Kennedy and Tahirih Osborne from the Huntsville Bail Fund, a Groundwork Organizer Network partner, discuss policing practices and the work of addressing systemic inequities in the justice system.

At Groundwork Project, we couldn’t run our programs without the The Davis System! Their team brings:
✅ Deep field organizing experience that strengthens our programs
✅ Authentic community engagement strategies

Thank you Errin, Anthony, & Davis System team!

Politicians pick their voters—not the other way around.

Groundwork partner Andy Moore (Let's Fix This Oklahoma) on how gerrymandering destroys accountability and silences local voices. The movement to reform democracy is growing.

Applications now open for The Organizing Accelerator 2025! Apply by April 4 at https://www.theorganizingaccelerator.org/

Happy #TransDayOfVisibility!

Today, and every day, let's celebrate the beauty of trans identities. You are loved, you are valid, and your existence is a gift.