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Help us help these kids! Share and donate at gofund.me/0417f78a #BetterTogether — even across countries.

We are still on our way to raising $10,000 for supplies for a classroom in Ghana but because of community leaders like @DrJaniceJ and @GrassRootsFound we are one step closer to that goal. A huge shoutout and THANK YOU for showing that we are truly #BetterTogether.

Spring is officially here!! Whether it's a yearly spring cleaning or some springtime reflections, this season is always a great time to turn over a new leaf and start fresh. How are you taking care of yourself this spring? Let us know in the comments!

March is #WomensHistoryMonth and the great poet Dr. #MayaAngelou says it best, “I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.” We at Roots and Bridges celebrate the women who have changed history.

Happy #InternationalWomensDay!! Though we still have a ways to go in globally supporting gender equality, today, we take some time to celebrate and honor the women who have changed our lives and our history. Shoutout a woman who inspires you in the comments!

We are all about building up Black communities—whether they are at home here in Newark, or across the world. Do your part to carry the spirit of Black History Month through the whole year. Donate at gofund.me/0417f78a

Roots and Bridges is raising ‼️$10,000‼️ to fund computers and other supplies for a classroom of beautiful kids in Ghana!

#BlackHistoryMonth has almost come to an end! To our Black community members, how are you taking care of yourselves this month? Check-in with yourself. To everyone else, how are you supporting your Black community this month, and throughout the year? #BetterTogether

"When you are deciding on next steps, next jobs, next careers, further education, you should rather find purpose than a job or a career... Purpose is an essential element of you. It is the reason you are on the planet at this particular time in history." - Chadwick Boseman

Happy #ValentinesDay! This Valentines day, we're falling back in love with ourselves! How are you going to treat yourself today? RT and let us know!

"History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own." - Michelle Obama. Together, as a community, we can do anything. #BetterTogether #BlackHistoryMonth

#DidYouKnow Langston Hughes has a February birthday? Arguably most well known for his poetry, Hughes showcased all aspects of Blackness in America. It's only fitting that his #birthday falls on the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth

Black people have made #NewJersey what it is today. Among the hundreds of these #trailblazers are Jacob Lawrence, Florence Spearing Randolph, and William James "Count" Basie. Learn more: libguides.rowan.edu/africanamerica… #BlackHistoryMonth

"Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined," wrote #ToniMorrison. What does it mean to be Black in America? RT and share your story. As Black people, we must be the definers, not the defined. #BlackHistoryMonth #Motivation

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth starts right here in #Newark. Last year, Gov. Murphy signed a bill establishing a Black Heritage Trail honoring and cementing #BlackHistory in New Jersey. Learn more about the Black Heritage Trail ⬇️ tapinto.net/towns/newark/s…

This month and every month Black people deserve to be recognized and celebrated for our joy and our strength. Happy Black History Month!

The National Day of Mourning, first recognized in 1970, serves as a reminder of the oppression indigenous peoples face around the world and the ongoing erasure and appropriation of their cultures. On this day, we honor lives lost and look toward a better future.

Today kicks off #NationalAmericanEducationWeek! Roots and Bridges recognize the hard work and efforts of our Newark educators, especially our amazing Black and Brown educators fighting for our children each and every day.

IT’S ELECTION DAY!! Make your voice heard today and VOTE! Every vote counts. Find your local polling location at the link below: nj.gov/state/election…