Posted October 10, 2017 by Resource Generation
The first year I went to Making Money Make Change (MMMC), my life was changed.
I see all too often across communities of color the ways trauma can lead us to use the tools of capitalism, classism, and … Continue reading »
Posted July 8, 2014 by VaidMenon
By Alok Vaid-Menon of @DarkMatterRage
This past month I had the privilege to help fundraise for some movement organizations that I love (including Audre Lorde Project, Queer Detainee Empowerment Project, Streetwise and Safe, Sylvia Rivera Law Project… Continue reading »
Posted February 6, 2014 by Jenna
The stereotypes of the very wealthy fluctuate wildly between evil Mr. Burns types and revered Capitalist-Heroes, with little in between.
This isn’t helpful.
Where are the wealthy role models? Where are the people who have used their resources to work … Continue reading »
Posted January 31, 2014 by Nicole Lewis
Note: Nicole is former staff, current member leader and author of our recent book, Between the Silver Spoon and the Struggle: Reflections on the Intersection of Racism and Class Privilege. This interview is reposted from BlackGivesBack.com.
Posted December 23, 2013 by Virginia Weihs
Hi, my name is Virginia Weihs. I live in Seattle, where I have been active in praxis groups and the RG Seattle chapter leadership team for the last two years, and I recently started a position as a POC (People … Continue reading »
Posted October 31, 2013 by Shalini Perumal
I highly recommend readers to also watch the following 27 minute speech by Nandita Das, an Indian actress and social activist, on the meaning of identity and “the other” in today’s world.
Juggling multiple identities can be both a … Continue reading »
Posted September 17, 2013 by Simone Sneed
Originally posted on thehuffingtonpost.com on September 10, 2013. Simone Sneed is a member of Resource Generation and a part of the New York City People of Color Praxis Group.
“No building bears their names. No boardroom displays their portraits. No … Continue reading »
Posted July 19, 2013 by Nicole Lewis
Re-posted from Facebook: A response from Nicole Lewis, former RG staff member and co-author of the forthcoming book “Between a Silver Spoon and the Struggle: Reflections on the Intersection of Racism and Class Privilege.”
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Until the killing of Black … Continue reading »
Posted December 4, 2012 by jessie
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending two days on Bainbridge Island at the beautiful IslandWood retreat center with Resource Generation (RG), a social sector organization that organizes young people with wealth to leverage resources and privilege for social … Continue reading »
Posted September 20, 2012 by Nikita Raj
2012 has been a transformative year so far. I moved across the country from Seattle to New York, started a new job at Resource Generation organizing young people of color with wealth, and turned thirty. I was excited to step … Continue reading »
