One Love Global

01/01/2024

We are kicking off 2024 with Beloved Community Week, starting with our 20th birthday on January 14th. A very special thank you to The Skillman Foundation for your Sowing Partnership!! Save the dates!!

12/02/2023

"By July 2024, the Secretary of State’s office will contact every Michigander between 16 and 18 years old who has applied for a driver’s license or state identification card and is eligible to preregister or register to vote and has not done so.

From 2025 onward, this outreach will happen every April.

These young people will be informed how to register to vote. They can do so online, via mail, at a Secretary of State branch, at their clerk’s office or at any state agency that serves people with disabilities.

In Michigan’s voter rolls – called the Qualified Voter File – preregistered voters would be specifically designated as ineligible to vote until they’re 18. When the person turns 17.5, the voter file will notify the local clerk to send them a voter ID card and add them to the master file.

To make young Michiganders aware of this new opportunity, the Secretary of State and the Michigan Department of Education will coordinate an annual outreach campaign. The education department will also provide every public high school with voter registration and preregistration materials.

Michigan will join 16 states and the District of Columbia in allowing 16-year-olds to preregister to vote, according to the House Fiscal Agency’s analysis."

The Secretary of State’s outreach to young voters will also expand under House Bill 4569, which is on its way to the governor.

12/02/2023

"House Bill 4983, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requires the Secretary of State’s office and Department of Corrections to ensure eligible people are registered to vote when released from incarceration. It takes effect June 30, 2025.

Automatic voter registration has been law in Michigan since 2019. When you apply for or update your driver’s license or state ID card at a Secretary of State branch, you’re asked if you want to register to vote if you’re not already on the rolls.

When convicted of a felony, Michiganders lose their right to vote while they’re behind bars. But after being released, they may not know they can reclaim that right. Under the new law, ex-prisoners would get a letter in the mail notifying them they’ve been newly registered to vote, as well as giving them the option to decline."

Gov. Whitmer also signed bills regulating AI in campaign ads and allowing 16-year-olds to preregister to vote.

11/17/2023

“The psychological trauma inflicted by this abhorrent practice continues to resonate across generations, affecting our collective consciousness. Colonialism, with its arbitrary borders and economic exploitation, further reinforced racial hierarchies and sowed seeds of discord that persist to this day. The scars of exploitation, dispossession and cultural erasure persist, manifesting themselves in contemporary challenges such as economic inequality, political instability and cultural disintegration.”

In Ghana, African leaders have issued a collective call for reparations for the historic enslavement of people of African descent. Togo’s Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé was one of the speakers during a two-day conference in Accra. Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé: “The psychologica...

11/16/2023

"The Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund (MIHAF) is nearing the end of its federal funding and will stop accepting new applications at 11:59 p.m. Friday, December 8th, 2023."

Information on Direct Lending Parameters, Gap Financing Programs, Equity Bridge Loan Program, Notice of Intent to Apply, LIHTC Application and Exhibit Requirements for Direct Lending Programs, Other Information (Mortgagor and Contractor's Cost Certification Guide and forms, HOME Subsidy Limits, Dire...

11/07/2023

Today is election day!! 🎉🎉🎉

There is still time to get out and make your vote count ‼️

Our democracy works best when everyone can make their voices heard!

Election Day is today, for many communities in Michigan. Visit mi.gov/vote to see if you have an election coming up, check your voter registration, find your polling place and more!

11/07/2023

Thanks to the de Beaumont Foundation for a resource featuring new PH WINS data on government public health employees' views on addressing racism as a public health crisis, including how much they have been involved in such efforts and the resources and support they need to advance racial justice work in health departments.

"Key findings:

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of state and local government public health employees believe that addressing racism as a public health crisis should be part of their work within their agencies. However, only about 4 in 10 (39%) employees reported being highly engaged in such efforts.

A strong majority of public health agency executives (81%) believe that addressing racism should be part of their work.

Over half of the government public health workforce (58%) believes they lack adequate funding to address racism as a public health crisis. Nationally, employees reported needing more training, community engagement, and support from agency leadership to address racism in their work.

With equity at the center of the 10 Essential Public Health Services, the government public health workforce cannot genuinely promote and protect the health of all people unless it is working to eradicate the structural oppression that perpetuates health inequities. To continue this work, public health agencies at the federal, state, and local level should:

Remove Barriers: Understand the internal barriers that prevent employees from addressing racism as a public health crisis in their work and take steps to remove them.

Improve Training: Facilitate continuing education and on-the-job training to ensure that employees understand that structural racism is ubiquitous and has genuine effects on community health.

Build Partnerships: Prioritize creating and strengthening partnerships across sectors and organizations to build political will and bolster employees’ ability to undertake anti-racist work.

Identify Funding Sources: Secure sustained funding to address the many ways in which racism creates health inequities."

Nearly 3 in 4 state and local government public health employees believe addressing racism should be part of their work. Explore their views.

11/06/2023

Some times love looks like…

We continue the countdown to our 20th anniversary, what do we want for our day besides and equitable economy? For you to help us in our goal to raise $100K in 100 Days.

Consider becoming a SOWING LOVE DONOR by donating today!

https://bit.ly/onelove20

11/03/2023

Knowledge is power…and when made equitable, it’s freedom.

This is why economic justice is a key component in the work we do. To forge a path forward that is data driven, true, and equitable for all!

Consider becoming a SOWING LOVE DONOR to our goal of $100,000 as we keep on with the countdown 100 days to our 20th anniversary!

https://bit.ly/onelove20

11/01/2023

One way we close the gap left behind by oppressive systems is creating an equitable economy and using our enterprises as a solution to issues in the community.

You can help us close that gap by becoming a SOWING LOVE DONOR as we continue our goal to raise $100,000 in 100 days.

https://bit.ly/onelove20

11/01/2023

Our vote is our voice!!!

On Tuesday, November 7, 83 counties in Michigan will hold elections. Visit mi.gov/vote to see if your community has a November election, check your voter registration status, find your polling place or ballot drop box, review a sample ballot, and more!

Our democracy only works when we all participate in it — and it’s our civic duty to get out and vote. We’ll see you at the polls!

11/01/2023

Tomorrow! Come out and join us ❤

Would you like to be a part of a community healing circle?

Register here : https://tinyurl.com/trhtform

10/31/2023

🚨FUNDRAISER ALERT🚨

Our goal is to raise $100,000 as we count down 100 days to our 20th anniversary!

Consider becoming a SOWING LOVE DONOR today ❤️

https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/30/2023

"Researchers say that access to clinical care accounts for just 20% of the variation in health outcomes.

Much more important to our health is our environment, socio-economic status, education, neighborhood and housing, where and how we work, and the family and friends that make up our social support networks.

These factors are known as the social determinants of health.

Social determinants of health cause real and meaningful health differences among populations, and they’re ultimately linked to how long people live.

The above map shows the average life expectancy across Michigan. Areas shaded blue have a lower life expectancy and are concentrated in low-income communities of color like Detroit and Flint. Some rural areas in northern Michigan also have lower-than-average life expectancies.

Social and environmental stressors like food insecurity, polluted air and water, unsafe housing, and lack of access to education and quality health care are unevenly distributed across our region.

Wealthy suburbs, primarily white, tend to have fewer negative stressors and more of the resources needed to build a healthy life than low-income communities of color.

The highest average life expectancy in the region is among the white population in Oakland County at 80.1 years.

The lowest is among the Black population in Macomb County at 69.7 years.

In Detroit, life expectancy increased for white people between 2010 and 2020, but stayed the same for Black people."

Social determinants of health cause real and meaningful health differences among populations, and they’re ultimately linked to how long people live.

10/30/2023

This week! Come join us in our community healing circle on November 2nd @ 6pm.

Interested?!?

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/trhtform

10/28/2023

100 Days to 100K: “The Work” [Education Justice] Pt.5

Equitable access to education creates better communities, we deserve the same opportunities to succeed.

We continue our goal to raise $100,000 in 100 days, consider sowing a seed into THE WORK, into the future, into justice, peace, healing, opportunity, and abundance ❤️

Donate Here: https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/27/2023

Raising the next generations of change makers and world builders. Educating them on how systems work so their innovation can lead the way to equitable change.

Your contribution to our goal to raise $100,000 in 100 days would be an investment in their future.

“All of our children are all of our responsibility.”

Donate Here: https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/27/2023

Come out and join us!

Thursday, November 2nd @ 6pm

We will be hosting a community healing circle. Interested? Register here ⬇️⬇️
https://tinyurl.com/trhtform

10/26/2023

Data tells a story, we use it to get the full picture of how systems, like Education, impacts ALL of the people in it.

Yet another reason we invite you to donate to our 100 Days to $100K campaign, so we can keep ensuring equity in all of our areas of work, like Education Justice!

Donate Here: https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/25/2023

What is Education Justice? Take a listen…

It’s a part of THE WORK we do while speaking truth to power, holding power accountable, and advocating for those who cannot do so for themselves…and of course we do it all in LOVE ❤️

Help us continue the fight by donating to our goal of $100K in 100 Days!

https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/25/2023

Join us for another fall healing circle!

November 2nd @ 6pm

As a community, we are working diligently to transmit knowledge and cultivate understanding. Loving ways of being in the community by connecting and creating intentional spaces for healing practices.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/trhtform

10/24/2023

Let’s get into THE WORK!

Education Justice is one way we look to accomplish our mission for an equitable experience in justice, peace, healing, opportunity, and abundance for Black youth.

THE FUTURE IS NOW!

You can help us achieve this goal by donating to 100 Days to $100K Fundraiser!

https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/20/2023

We had the pleasure of working alongside the Lansing City Clerk Chris Swope and League of Women Voters of the Lansing Area earlier this week at Everett High School.

We had 190 students participate in our mock voting activity, while getting eligible students registered to vote. This was such a fun and engaging event! 🥳🥳

Students voted on their favorite Halloween characters, favorite Halloween candy, and a Halloween proposal. 👻🎃💀

Want to know the results? Comment below ⬇️

10/17/2023

It's not too late to join! We have heard from scholars and now we are hearing from former athletic staff. More stories to come.

Students, parents and teachers are asking the community to support them. Please join and share: http://tinyurl.com/LPA-LSD

10/13/2023

Centering the voices and leadership of Black youth to build power toward racial equity at the intersections of environmental, economic, and educational j Centering the voices and leadership of Black youth to build power toward rival equity at the intersections of environmental, economic, and educational justice is at the heart of what we do.

As we countdown to our 20th Anniversary, we have a goal to raise $100,000 in 100 Days. We need your help to do it, consider sowing a seed of love and contributing to a future committed to equity ❤️

Donate @: https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/12/2023

You + the work now =
Justice, Peace, Healing, Opportunity & Abundance
for our youth’s future.

We have a goal to raise to $100,000 over the next 100 Days. Consider donating and sowing a seed of love ❤️

Donate @: https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/12/2023

Teachers, parents and students are encouraged to join Lansing People's Assembly for a strategy session on Tuesday, October 17 from 6-8pm focused on policies and practices that will heal our community and measurably improve results for Lansing students. Participation is either in-person or virtual. Registration is free at: https:tinyurl.com/LPA-LSD

This LPA is a call to action to strategize around the next steps to help transform the Lansing School District. We will hear from teachers, parents, and students. IT IS TIME TO ORGANIZE!!

10/12/2023

We will see you there!

Meet our moderators & panelist for our Mid-Michigan Diversity Business Summit presented by PNC on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center from 11am - 6pm.

It isn't too late to register for this FREE event! Join us in hearing from these leaders who will share invaluable and innovative insights & growth opportunities for local, small, medium businesses, entrepreneurs, startups and corporations.

Register here: https://MMDBS.eventbrite.com

10/11/2023

Dismantling systems of racism, breaking cycles of trans-generational trauma…yeah we do that!

Want to help? Consider donating to our goal of raising $100,000 over 100 days, as we countdown to our 20th anniversary!

Donate at:
https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/10/2023

A reflection from our CEO on how we got started, how the mission has evolved and some of the valuable people who got One Love Global off the ground in its EARLY stages.

We turn 20 soon and are looking ahead to the next 20 years as we look to raise $100,000 in 100 days. Your donation could help us continue the work of attaining a beloved community full of collaboration, love, liberation, justice, and peace.

Donate Here:
https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/08/2023

How do we right the wrongs and correct the harms that have been done to transform our world to one of true equity and love?

That question is one that guides the work we do here at One Love Global. As we countdown the days to our 20th Anniversary, we are asking those who align to consider donating and sow a seed a love.

Your donation will be an investment into an equitable, loving and safe community!

Donate at:
https://bit.ly/onelove20

10/07/2023

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves..we are ONE LOVE GLOBAL!

As we approach our anniversary in which we will celebrate 20 years of love, we are also looking forward to the next 20 years. We know it takes a village and ask you to consider sowing a seed a love into work that goes toward creating equitable, safer, and more loving communities.

We are accepting donations at: https://bit.ly/onelove20

Thank you

10/06/2023

The countdown begins NOW!

January 14, 2023 marks One Love Global's 20th Anniversary! To celebrate, over the next 100 Days we are committing to raising $100,000 by our anniversary. During this time, we will be welcoming you in on stories, videos, and other inspiring content that highlights our journey, learning, and path ahead.

This is just the beginning of our commitment to grow and sustain youth-centered racial equity work and innovating a pathway for young social entrepreneurs. Help us reach this first goal by becoming a SOWING LOVE DONOR! Your contribution, no matter the size, will be your hand cultivating a community of love, equity, and change.

https://bit.ly/onelove20

Thank you 💗

10/05/2023

We can think of about 20 reasons why 2024 is worth celebrating.

One Love Global is putting the FUN back into FUNdraising!

Tune back in with us TOMORROW, 10.06.23 @ 1PM ET, to see what we are up to!

10/03/2023

Thank you for helping us to raise over $450 in support of youth organizing! PPM has officially launched for the fall. Check out these photos from the first meetings of the season in Lansing and Detroit 🍂🎉

Donate to support youth organizing: https://bit.ly/givetoyouth

10/02/2023