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Sis, we’re closing out Black History Month with gratitude, pride—and let’s be real—a whole lot of fear and frustration.Despite everything that’s shaken our world in the past few weeks, we hope you’ve found time to celebrate your family, our history, and the power of...

Yeah, we see what’s happening… The new administration is gutting DEI and accessibility policies, threatening decades of progress. This isn’t just about politics—it’s about our jobs, our rights, and our futures. From government offices to private companies, these...

From Harriet Tubman’s fearless leadership to the women of the Black Panther Party organizing free clinics and schools, we’ve always been the backbone of change.And today, the work, diligence and fortitude continues. With police violence still being one of the leading...

Before We Hop into This Weeks Newsletter… Meet us in NYC THIS Saturday, Feb 8th  1M4 will have a table onsite sharing information about The Right Response and be receiving an award for our work in uplifting alternative response models. This event is focused on our...

The Sozosei Foundation Awards Grant to Enhance The Right Response DirectoryA New Partnership to Improve Access to Crisis Response Services In a significant step toward improving mental health crisis response, the Sozosei Foundation has awarded a grant to Georgetown...

Sadly, no one’s coming to save us, but that’s nothing new. Despite everything, we put on our capes, assemble our Sistahood, and rise to the challenge.Chile 2025 is not playing! Last week, a new administration stepped in, one that’s shown little interest in protecting...

Before we jump into this week’s newsletter, we have some miraculous news to share! It is truly the work of so many people, including you, and we need you to pause, listen to this message from our Founder, Tansy, and celebrate your contribution to the freedom of these...

For many of us, the post-holiday blues are settling in. With the festivities behind us, 2025 is starting to feel real… And with the L.A .wildfires… It’s a lot. (We’re thinking of and praying for you, West Coast sistas ❤️‍🩹 )This new administration brings challenges,...

We can’t believe it’s already a new year! Before we dive into what’s ahead, let’s take a moment to celebrate us.In 2024, our 1M4 community showed up in so many powerful ways. Whether you donated, shared resources, or joined the Home for the Holidays campaign, you...