Equity Kids

Big news at Equity Kids! Join us in welcoming our new Program Director, Henry Aguayo! Here's what he shared:

"My clinical background in trauma-informed care has taught me that true equity is about more than access; it is about creating spaces where every child feels a genuine sense of safety and belonging. In this leadership role, I am excited to champion a 'healing-centered' approach to our programming."

Henry is hitting the ground running for our New Mexico Juneteenth workshops with the Santa Fe Public Library on June 17th and 18th. Please consider making a donation today to help cover our operational and material costs. More information about our upcoming workshops here: https://www.equitykids.org/events-calendar

Stitching history, resilience, and justice into every thread. 🧵✨

Did you know that the original Freedom Quilting Bee was born in 1966 as an outgrowth of the Civil Rights Movement? In Wilcox County, Alabama, Black families were being evicted and losing their jobs simply for registering to vote. In the face of this injustice, a group of courageous women turned their artistry into an economic engine. Although the original cooperative didn't survive into the 21st century, Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy carries on their mission by:

✅ Preserving the history of these "odds-beating" women and men
✅ Creating economic opportunities for a new generation of artisans
✅ Providing community solutions like internet access and voter registration

Equity Kids honors the quilters of the Bee for teaching us that art is activism, and legacy is something we build together. Learn more about their journey: fqblegacy.org

Equity Kids' latest newsletter just dropped, and this one's a real treat! In this issue we revisit one of our pilot program participants from 2020, Jaleah Bell, who is now a sophomore in high school and continues to be inspired by her experience with Equity Kids. You'll also get to meet some of the folks who make our work possible, and learn about some of the exciting program opportunities we have to look forward to this year. https://buff.ly/xDbIj1C