As 2020 draws to a close, we need your support to continue our work at GrassROOTS Community Foundation. We are a training organization with a focus on public health and social justice. Our work is becoming more relevant each day, particularly as we continue to battle a global pandemic and racial strife within the United States and abroad. GrassROOTS’ mission begins with girls and the environments that shape their lives, namely home and schools. In 2021, we will…
For the past ten years, GrassROOTS has been providing necessary resources for families in need. This year, GrassROOTS will host #GiveThanks Turkey Giveaway events in Newark, New Jersey and Atlanta, Georgia. Our New Jersey giving will go to residents of Newark. This includes students at Central High School and residents of Georgia King Village (GKV) in the West Ward of Newark. GKV is a housing development in Newark, and home to a significant number of single, black mothers and their children. Almost…
The pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity in America. One in nine Americans are food insecure. In 2018, more than 38 million people are lived in poverty in America. Four a family of four, that means earning just $25,000 per year. Additionally, in September more than 800,000 new claims for unemployment insurance. These numbers demonstrate the high level of distress that is pervasive among the society. For the past ten years, GrassROOTS has responded to food insecurity in our communities…
This summer GrassROOTS partnered with New York University School of Global Public Health to create a one of a kind public health data literacy course. We felt compelled to create this class because according to the 2020 social progress index: “The United States is #1 in the world in quality of universities but #91 in access to quality basic education”. This makes a strong argument for introducing teaching younger to key social and health issues. Further, this piece of data…
Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices is a live-action collection of twelve five minute episodes featuring prominent Black celebrities and artists reading children's books from Black authors that highlight the Black experience. The series premiered on 1 September and is available to watch globally on Netflix as well as Netflix Jr. YouTube channel. It includes 12 episodes, each around 5 minutes.
Parent Like It Matters is an accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers. Published by Ballantine Books, an imprint of RandomHouse. Dr. Johnson Dias knows that self-realized girls are created through intentional parenting. And so she asks parents to make deliberate choices—from babyhood through adolescence—that will give their girls the resources and foundation to take hold of their own futures and to create sustainable social change. Unlike other parenting experts, Dr. Johnson Dias…
Civics in Color: Politics for Black and Brown Girls Understanding State and Local Government and Your Place Within It October 3- October 24 10-12pm EST This 4-week series examines the basics of state and local government and how Black and Brown girls can leverage their personal and political power in their local communities. We will study the practice of civic engagement, political processes, traditional and digital literacies, as well as Black and Brown girls and women’s influence on community, democracy, and…
Join the GrassROOTS SuperGirls’ public health initiative #Green Ribbon Week - a campaign to promote positive mental health of youth. #GreenRibbonWeek is September 21-25th The campaign goals are: For YOUTH: Educate yourself and youth around you about ways to maintain good mental health. Model ways for peers to adopt daily healthy lifestyles within their communities, especially their schools and homes. For ADULTS: Encourage adults to engage in practices that facilitate dialogue with young people. Provide examples for…
Each year caregivers are "encouraged" to participate in SuperCamp final performance. This year they received voice training from vocalist Nolong Bullock. Twice a week, they practiced their selected songs. This video represents the compilation of their hard work. We are grateful for the bravery and truly value their voices.
This summer GrassROOTS Community Foundation and New York University School of Global Public Health collaborated on a free 4-week quantitative public health data literacy bootcamp for high school and undergraduate students. The course introduces students to R (available free) and Stata (free 1-month licenses provided to participants). Twenty-six national and international scholars of color whose work employs quantitative methodology welcomed the students to the course. This welcome video highlights these scholars and makes the case for why quantitative…