The past months have surfaced emotions many of us have long carried in our relationship with this country – disappointment, anger, fear, and a renewed sense of responsibility. These feelings remind us that the work of dismantling racism isn't tied to any single moment or election cycle – it's a constant reality requiring sustained commitment and action.

How do we ensure that while enjoying the freedom of a liberatory environment, we still honor our commitments to each other and our communities?

As part of our commitment to a liberatory workplace and being a living lab for liberatory practices and policies, we quietly moved to a 32-hour work week in January of 2023. A year and a half into the experiment, we’re ready to share how we made the transition and what we’ve learned from the process.

A Liberatory Workplace is an organization that consciously divests from white supremacy culture and challenges dominant workplace norms. Instead, it embraces a culture of appreciation, trust, wellbeing, and liberation.

Learn how participatory grantmaking is transforming the landscape of philanthropy, nurturing shared ownership and diversifying voices in decision-making.

How SJPLA's New Bylaws Aligned its Governance with its Evolving Mission and Values

Every year, we ask our Anti-Racism for White People cohort to reflect on what they've learned and share their commitments for anti-racist action in the coming year.

Twice a year, our team slows down and turns off external meetings so we can create space for what we need as we continue this work.

On November 4th, we’re taking a huge leap into the next chapter of our organization, capturing our values, work, and intentions in our new name: Social Justice Partners LA.

I wrote the letter below to the 60 white allies and friends (leaders of color who have opted to be on the journey with white folks in this cohort) who are a part of Social Venture Partners LA’s year-long white ally course.