Jul 23, 2026 | Blog
This summer, I had the incredible privilege of serving as a camp counselor for Camp Roots to Rise. As both a mental health provider and someone who deeply believes in the healing power of community, I can honestly say this has been one of the most meaningful...
Jul 20, 2026 | Blog
One part of the magic at Roots to Rise is the staff. Lead by founder and director, Freedom Thompson, the team includes experienced educators, counselors, young staff who love kids, and budding new leaders finding their gifts and role in the group. These photos were...
Mar 24, 2021 | Blog
I’m Stephanie Bondi and I use she and they pronouns. I’ve been involved in Stand in for Nebraska since near its inception. I was drawn to it because the founders believed that bringing injustice to the streets and talking back against the inhumanity we experience...
Feb 10, 2021 | Blog
Stand in for Nebraska’s Leadership Team self-identifies as community advocates and human rights ambassadors for the organization. To best advance human rights and justice alongside multi-marginalized communities in Nebraska while dismantling...
Feb 10, 2021 | Blog
In collaboration with Stand in for Nebraska, lawyer and activist John Cartier shares important information regarding protests, including: constitutional protections of protesters, how to prepare for a protest, what to do if you are arrested during a protest, and legal...
Feb 10, 2021 | Blog
So much. Daily Notice spaces in which dominant whiteness prevails and do three things: 1) Notice 2) Disrupt 3) Urge action Reinforcing white dominance through non-disruption/conflict avoidance in white interactive spaces is part of the problem. To illustrate: In...
