Tireless Action Toward Social Justice
A world where equal rights, justice and opportunity are available to all of us.
Our Vision &
Mission
for Justice
Our vision is a world where equal rights, justice and opportunity are available to all.
We empower justice-minded individuals with the tools and posture to be effective allies, and to create equity within their spheres of influence.
While the tireless action toward justice is ongoing, this collectivist approach allows us to rest when necessary knowing that the load is shared, and to relieve others when we are recharged.
What We Do
Racial Justice Trainings
We offer a variety of trainings to provide people with racial justice knowledge and tools, including our signature Allyship training to leverage privilege to pursue justice, our Race Equity series to deepen learning and action, and our Black-Led Project training about liberatory organizations and Black leaders’ needs to thrive.
Black-Led Project Research
SNS launched a research project to explore the question ‘What Does it Mean to Be Black-Led?’ which engaged Black leaders across the country to better understand their leadership experiences. The free report details the findings from this project, which includes equitable organizational practices, liberatory leadership qualities, and actionable ways to support Black leaders and Black-led organizations.
Learning Fellowship
SNS’ signature six-month Fellowship program is the organization’s most in-depth opportunity for furthering one’s racial equity journey. The program offers a holistic experience for participants to grow in community, alongside a select group of other committed individuals in the DC area through monthly sessions, individual race equity coaching, and engagement with local leaders in the racial justice space.
Support Service Never Sleeps
Your donation is critical in supporting our organization’s growth and work.
I participated in many racial justice trainings over the years but this was truly the best. The skill building piece was absolutely critical — learning about privilege and injustice is important, but having the skills to be an ally is key. I really appreciated how [the trainer] emphasized that we can all be allies in different circumstances yet still kept racial justice at the forefront of the training."
Blog
Black History Month: An Inspirational Reminder to Stay the Course
This Black History Month, I am watching Eyes on the Prize, a series that covers the major events of the civil rights movement.
Black-Led Project: Report Launch!
Two years ago, SNS began a journey to explore the question: What does it mean to be Black-led? Today, we are publicly releasing that answer.
Rest is Resistance: Reflections From Our Org Break
Earlier this year, I read Tricia Hersey’s revolutionary book, Rest Is Resistance, a manifesto that charges us to reclaim our power and humanity by prioritizing rest.