News And Events

Black August: A Celebration of Liberation & Freedom Fighters

August 29, 2023 by Rise

National Black Business Month

While we celebrate and honor Black history during the month of February every year, there’s also a lesser known, but just as important, holiday to commemorate the struggle for Black liberation.

“Black August,” created in 1979 at San Quentin State Prison, in honor of fallen brothers and activists associated with The Black Panther Party, Jonathan P. Jackson & George Jackson, is to highlight Black resistance against systemic impression and remember Black political prisoners.

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Child Welfare Budget Priorities

May 30, 2023 by Rise

The rate for housing subsidies for those who have experienced foster care hasn’t been increased since 1988! This year’s #NYSBudget must modernize the subsidy by raising the rate, indexing it to inflation, and including youth up to age 24. Many young people that leave foster care without any family ties, or “age out”, are faced with homelessness. This year’s #NYSBudget must include S.2038-A/A.2525-A to modernize preventive housing subsidies and support youth who experienced foster care.

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Rise’s Mandated Reporting & Childcare surveys are now open!

April 27, 2023 by Rise

Rise is collecting data to better understand parents’ experiences with reaching out for resources and support from mandated reporters. We’re also collecting data on parents’ and caregivers’ experiences around the lack of child care, accessibility, and what solutions they want to see. This information will remain anonymous and inform Rise’s call to action surrounding our parent-led campaign to expand child care, and include respite care for all NYC families.

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Check This Out: “Still, we rise: Lessons learned from lived experiences in the family policing system”

March 27, 2023 by Rise

In this special issue article, the voices of mothers affected by the child welfare system are at the forefront. A group of five women, including our own, Jeanette Vega and other Rise staff and parents, discuss their experiences with the child welfare system, highlighting and illustrating the many systemic injustices. It is their hope that sharing personal stories inspires and helps others across the country. The article also focuses on the development of Rise as … Read More

“A Taste of All Life’s Flavors” Out Now

August 22, 2023 by Rise

Tahita Foggie, a parent from one of our support groups, has released an anthology of poems, “A Taste of All Life’s Flavors,” in collaboration with Dr. Carrie Rosario and Carolyn Jackson. From the sweet joys of living, to the pains of loss, struggling with identity, and daring to dream, three Black women take us through life’s many seasons and flavors. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

Rise Has A New Mission Statement!

July 31, 2023 by Rise

Rise is excited to announce an updated mission that reflects our work and focus after a convening of the Rise team. As part of this, we convened to review our current mission statement and ensure it reflects our current work and focus.

Our new mission statement is: Rise empowers parents to be leaders and to create communities that invest in families and offer collective care, healing and support.

Rise continues to hold fast to a future vision … Read More

Rise & Shine Graduation 2023

July 24, 2023 by Rise

The 2023 Rise & Shine Parent Leadership Program ran from February through June, meeting both online and in person. The program supported NYC parents impacted by ACS with strengthening their skills, knowledge and networks to be leaders in their communities.

Congratulations to our Parent Advocate graduates!

July 10, 2023 by Rise

On behalf of everyone here at Rise, we’d like to say congratulations to all of our 2023 Graduates!

In May, 18 parents graduated from our Parent Advocate program. Our next session will begin in September 2023 with more information soon to come. You can view the recording of this past graduation on Facebook live here. You can reach out to Shanene Bryant at shanene@risemagazine.org if you’re interested in being apart of the next cohort. To learn more about Rise’s Parent Advocacy Program, … Read More