The LI Herald has published a recap of our “Racism 2020: Demonstration, Legislation, Reconciliation” virtual event on June 17. “RaisingVoicesUSA, a Rockville Centre-based community organization, gathered a group of panelists on Zoom video conferencing June 17 to speak about recent events regarding racial injustices and how to move forward. Nearly …
Rockville Centre’s Cub Scout Pack No. 31 received a visit from the “bag lady” at a recent troop meeting. Members from RaisingVoicesUSA gave a video presentation about the environment and showed the children how to turn an old T-shirt into a reusable shopping bag. Read more and view pictures from …
Cindy Vaupel, co-founder and co-director of RaisingVoicesUSA, was recognized by the Rockville Centre Democratic Club as one of its first “RVC Women of Distinction” at a panel event in honor of Women’s History Month on March 7. Read more about the event at the other honorees at the LI Herald.
The LI Herald has published a recap of our “RaisingVoices, RaisingWomen” event on January 20. “Local female leaders joined children at Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine on Jan. 20 to recognize other strong women who have inspired them. Raising Voices USA, a Rockville Centre-based network of community members …
RVUSA and the Anti-Racism Project received a shoutout in this excellent article from Newsday about ERASE Racism’s work to address racism and inequality on Long Island. Read the article › Learn more about the Anti-Racism Project ›
The Anti-Racism Project, founded by RVUSA members, and was featured on LIHerald.com in its first year – our thanks to writer Ben Strack for spreading the word about this important project! Read the article › Learn more about the Anti-Racism Project ›
Our October meeting and Trick or Vote event was featured on LIHerald.com – our thanks to writer Matthew D’Onofrio for covering us and spreading the word! Read the article ›
On Saturday, people around the United States came together and raised their voices in support of keeping families together. Thank you to those who joined RaisingVoicesUSA members at rallies across Long Island, and to everyone who spoke up in support of humane, compassionate immigration policy.
After yet another senseless shooting, we at Raising Voices are turning our anger and pain into action. Thoughts and prayers are not enough – they never were. The innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were not the first, and sadly, will not be the last. It’s time to force our legislators to act – we’re failing our children and ourselves.
Great coverage in the ABLE newspaper this week!
