Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition

Every day, but especially during Black History Month, let’s uplift the power of healing over punishment. Black women and trans folks of all genders deserve access to care, support, and transformative justice – not systems that criminalize our survival. We honor the legacy of those who fought for liberation and are leading the work of creating spaces where healing is prioritized and embraced. #BlackHistoryMonth

Since 2017, Liberty Hill grantee partners at the Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition (sisterwarriors.org) have fought—and won—historic policy changes that prioritize the needs of systems-impacted women, girls and trans people across the state. This groundbreaking member-led organization has been at the forefront of transformative justice, pushing for decriminalization and decarceration of their communities. Learn more about their historic efforts in the link above.

? Freedom 2030 is a ten-year campaign led by formerly incarcerated and systems-impacted women, young women, and trans people of all genders to replace violent systems with a deep investment in our communities, keep our families together, and end prison system profits and extreme sentencing. The realization of this vision will end the mass incarceration and criminalization of communities of color and create a concrete pathway to collective well-being and prosperity. vs. ? Project 2025 would strip away protections and resources that our communities depend on to survive and thrive, and make it even harder for us to hold systems of oppression accountable. It is aimed at dismantling crucial systems - like regulatory oversight, social safety nets, healthcare, civil rights protections, and environmental laws. It is a direct threat to the communities we fight for every day and we should employ all our resources to stand sternly against its implementation. #Freedom2030 #Project2025 #sisterwarriors

Another one! ?? Sister Warriors Executive Director, Amika Mota, spoke with The Rolling Stone about the dangers that incarcerated firefighters faces in doing their critical and life-saving work. Both incarcerated adults and youth are sent to the front lines, risking their lives to ensure the safety of the communities they serve. But they do so for extraordinarily low pay. Drawing from her personal experience as an incarcerated firefighter, Amika addresses the use of prison labor - what it means to incarcerated folks to be able to show up in this heroic way, and what it would me to be compensated fairly for this labor. To read the full article, please visit https://lnkd.in/g229nmd8.

TONIGHT @ 5pm! ?? Join us via Zoom for this year’s first Sister Warrior Statewide meeting! We’ll be checking in on our Sister Warrior members across the state and will be sharing resources for our impacted communities facing natural disasters and being impacted by the wildfires in SoCal. Tune in at bit.ly/SWFC-Mtg to join SWFC tonight!

?? Protect Your Rights, Protect Your People ?? We want to send a clear message to our communities: ICE is active and targeting our families, our neighbors, and our people. The threat is real and we must be prepared to stand together. ?? Know Your Rights: You do not have to answer any questions about your status. ? Don’t engage without legal support: If detained, ask for a lawyer immediately and do not sign anything without legal counsel. ? Build community solidarity: Share resources. Look out for each other. Tap into networks of support if they’re available to you. The fight for justice is ongoing. May we all be safe and continue to organize to #StopICE and #EndDeportations.

As SoCal battles wildfires, incarcerated firefighters are among those at the frontlines fighting these deadly flames and putting their own lives at risk. This is not work that incarcerated folks take for granted. In this article, (https://lnkd.in/e_kCadka) Sister Warriors Executive Director, Amika Mota speaks about the pride and courage of incarcerated firefighters who show up for their communities during the most devastating times. As we grieve and pray for those impacted, let’s recognize and honor those fighting these fires, who, in times of disaster, are sought out first for help but not to be rescued. We see you, we honor you, and we stand with you. Make sure to tune in now to bit.ly/FireEscapePodcast to learn more about Amika's powerful story as a firefighter while in prison. Listen as she shares her journey of survival, transformation, and badass firefighting. ????????

Happy New Year, Sister Warriors! ?? As we step into 2025, we carry forward the strength of our siblinghood, the power of our resistance, and the unwavering love that fuels our fight for freedom. We hope this pause gave you the rest and rejuvenation you deserve because this year, we rise—stronger, bolder, and more united than ever. Together, we will continue to resist, rebuild, and push forward, holding each other up every step of the way. Let 2025 be a testament to our solidarity and our refusal to stop until liberation is within reach. The fight continues, and we’re in it together. Here’s to rising for freedom, justice, and each other! Let’s make it a year of unstoppable progress. ??

Our team is taking a break! ? From December 23rd to January 5th, our team will take a moment to rest, recharge, and reflect on the past year. This is the time for all of us to reset, so we can come back stronger and refreshed. Rest is not a pause in our work but its vital continuation. It is how we heal and create space to imagine a world that is radically different from this one. It is our reverence to nature and the way of the warriors: stepping away in tune with the season to tend to ourselves and our loved ones. We hope you all also take some time to rest and rejuvenate. We can’t wait to fight along with you in 2025. Until then, take care of yourself and enjoy the season of rest, beloved Sister Warrior.?

Sister Warrior Elizabeth Lozano was featured in the Los Angeles Times for her powerful work behind bars to support other women in crisis. Elizabeth was a Sister Warriors Inside Ambassador, connecting incarcerated folks to our organization and sharing updates about the work we're doing out here to make meaningful change. Her story is shared to highlight the California Model, a broader statewide initiative to replace punitive practices with rehabilitative approaches inspired by Norway's prison systems. Elizabeth exemplifies the transformative potential of fostering healing, prioritizing mental health, and empowering people with self-determined opportunities. Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gehQtpsW