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From Kentucky to Arizona: Reflections on Sazonblea
Sazonblea is an in-person gathering for Mijente members. If you’re actively building sin, contra, y desde el estado efforts or interested in joining – Sazonblea is for YOU! Maybe you’re wondering what Sazonblea is all about, and why you should…
The Dangers in Texas: Heat Waves and Shameless Politicians
Let’s be real – ‘ta caliente. As Latinxs we’re used to bringing the heat. Whether it be in our food, our music, or our passion, we’ve been accustomed to spicy lifestyles and even warmer climates for centuries. Still, nothing could…
Fired Up and Full of Heart: The People Strike Back
From TV writers to healthcare workers, baristas to hotel workers, and pilots to fast food workers one thing is certain — it’s a hot labor summer and corporate greed has got to go. There are so many workers, across dozens…
Pride As Action: Queer Organizing, Resistance, and Spirit
Our movement is a beautiful one, and we are celebrating everything that makes our LGBTQIA+ members and supporters amazing today and everyday. But we also can’t ignore the moment that we’re in. From healthcare restrictions, outright bans on drag performances,…
Springtime Blooms: From Texas, Arizona, Illinois to Pennsylvania
Across the country Mijente is working to organize local campaigns that improve people’s lives, exploring new cities and states where Latinxs are building power, and working to shift the way our communities relate to their governments — sin, contra, y…
Behind the Scenes: Limitless Possibilities With Collective People Power
Since the founding of Mijente, we knew that we’d have to contest for power using multiple strategies for the good of our gente. Our communities have long been creating alternatives to oppressive structures. By providing help and support to one…
The Awe Inspiring Working-Class & Latinx Power of North Philly
In March, Mijente Support Committee (MSC) held a 2-day organizing session with Latinx community members in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, similar to the one we held in Laredo, Texas last summer. Our goal with this organizing training is bringing people to a…
What is the History of el Día Internacional de la Mujer Trabajadora?
Tomorrow, March 8th marks International Working Women’s Day, a day that recognizes the contributions of women to the global struggle for economic and political equality. But where did this day come from and what does it mean for us today?…
So Much History Yet to Be Made: Books to Read
Organizing & Movement Even with the end of Black History Month 2023, we must still continue learning from Black history, culture, experiences and organizing. Below we’ve gathered some books by Black and Latine authors we think you should check out….