Kenneth Rainin Foundation

We are all devastated by the tragic events of recent weeks. We believe this is a powerful moment in our history, one that demands action. Read our full message: https://krfoundation.org/this-moment-demands-action

Teachers and essential workers are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, with a mass vaccination site open at the Oakland Coliseum. You can see if you’re eligible and sign up for an appointment at myturn.ca.gov.

The Gerbode Foundation and Hewlett Foundation announced their 2021 Choreography Awards. Up to six $50,000 grants will be awarded for new dance and movement-based projects. Learn more and apply by May 20.

Our friends at Tandem, Partners in Early Learning are celebrating Black voices in children’s literature with a live author panel on Wednesday, February 24 at 6 PM. RSVP to hear from Angela Dalton, Robert Liu-Trujillo, Breanna McDaniel and Dr. Khalid White.

The stories we told through ‘TENDER’ aren’t just stories, but living, breathing communities. I know that the Tenderloin has a reputation for being a troubled place, and in truth it is a neighborhood afflicted by vicious cycles of poverty and systemic racism on one side and rising inequality and rapid gentrification on the other, but it is also a place that is incredibly kind and beautiful. Watch the full video and read more reflections by Honey Mahogany on this public art project: https://krfoundation.org/defying-convention-and-gravity/

PBS created a great resource for celebrating Black leaders during Black History Month. Explore videos, books and art with the children in your life.

In the Bay Area, a powerful network of artists, activists, healers and culture-keepers weave and uphold our region’s unique culture. Meet some of those talented individuals through Akonadi Foundation’s new project #CreativesinPlace, an exploration of the stories, art and ideas of 22 diverse Bay Area artists surviving and thriving through a time of great upheaval. Experience their work at creativesinplace.org.