As I move through spring, my thoughts are often on revitalization and renewal.  I find myself considering how much better I'd feel if I could have a say in where our tax money goes; to know that it's supporting change for the better. 

"I celebrate the wealth of opportunities and events during Black History month, but I know we can do more to gain the full benefit of working together for racial justice."

"It's in moments like these that I must remember our history, the alliances we've built, and the passionate organizing that is happening right now to confront oppression and injustice..."

I was with other Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees when Obama made his move to support youth eligible for the DREAM Act.