Posted December 3, 2015 by Colette
In the last couple of weeks (and years), we’ve seen another marked rise in white supremacy – horrific violence against Black communities, and escalation of Islamophobia and fascism (Syrian refugee crisis, Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim plans). We … Continue reading »
Posted August 20, 2015 by Colette
Reflections on the campaign to fund Black liberation
In the last year, the movement for Black liberation has grown at an exhilarating pace. Even as the systemic violence against Black lives continues, this social movement has built tremendous transformative power … Continue reading »
Posted August 3, 2015 by Colette
I saw all the announcements about RG becoming an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Why are we talking about this again?
Great question. I may be a little biased as an operations geek, but I think it’s helpful to pull the curtain … Continue reading »
Posted May 28, 2015 by Colette
By Katherine Wolf and Lena Solow
On May 9, North Star Fund convened over 500 New Yorkers at the Let Us Breathe Forum to discuss anti-Black racism and discrimination, support the development of Black leadership, and to brainstorm ideas for … Continue reading »
Posted May 19, 2015 by Colette
By: bex kolins
Since joining the leadership team of the It Starts Today! campaign to fund Black led organizing work, I’ve been inspired, excited, and energized by the incredible work RGers are doing in not just redistributing our wealth, but … Continue reading »
Posted May 5, 2015 by Colette
By Willa Conway
It is rare indeed that people give. Most people guard and keep; they suppose it is they themselves that they are guarding and keeping, whereas what they are actually guarding and keeping is their system of reality … Continue reading »
Posted April 29, 2015 by Colette
I grew up moving from ‘relatively comfortable’ to verifiably wealthy. I was well provided-for, and, provided for. I never had much monetary awareness -my family always told me we were upper-middle class. A few memories of attempts to learn more … Continue reading »
Posted April 15, 2015 by Colette
Written By RG Philly Chapter Leaders Kate Poole, Sarah Burgess & Julia Stone
In this EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, Robin Hood talks with Prince John about his recent transformation and decision to join a movement to redistribute wealth on a massive scale.… Continue reading »
Posted April 14, 2015 by Colette
This post is a part III of a three part blog series and RG campaign, “It Starts Today: Moving $1 Million to Black-Led, Black Liberation Organizing.” Visit our campaign webpage.
Written by Lily Andrews, bex kolins, Jason Rodney, and Jen … Continue reading »
Posted February 24, 2015 by Colette
Last year at the 2014 Transformative Leadership Institute, we tried a small experiment that I borrowed from my last job at KFTC. It was called “Each One Reach One” and it was our first official trial of an … Continue reading »
Posted November 20, 2014 by Colette
Here at RG are currently in the midst of our Fall Campaign. You might have seen a spiffy looking mailer from us in your mailbox and you’ll likely getting a phone call soon. We are looking forward to chatting … Continue reading »
Posted September 22, 2014 by Colette
We at Resource Generation stand proudly in solidarity with all the actions happening this week in the name of climate justice, and extend our gratitude and support to the incredible amount of labor and organizing that has made it possible. … Continue reading »
Posted July 31, 2014 by Colette
RG staff is growing! We are so excited to feature two of our new staff and check back next month when we will feature more!
Emil Paddison, National Organizer
I’m Emil Paddison, RG’s new National Organizer. I’ll be working to … Continue reading »
Posted April 23, 2014 by Colette
Hello Resource Generation! My name is Colette Henderson and I became your new Membership Associate as of the beginning of this month. I come to RG and New York City from down south in Louisville, Kentucky where my passion and … Continue reading »
