Here's a call to ClassACTion from our Bridge Project The Ole & Nu Style Fellas Social Aide & Pleasure Club. For 5 years, members of the ClassACT community have donated more than 100 coats helping keep kids from the Tremé section of New Orleans warm and dry in the winter. buff.ly/JdoCcgN

12/9, join us for a timely and essential webinar. Over 3 million children are expected to die in the next three years in these impoverished countries because of cancellation of US AID. Come learn how your support of Kids Care Everywhere can help:

Join us as Michael Schechtman '73, PhD, Cornell University and Former Biotechnology Coordinator at the United States Department of Agriculture, will discuss the issues intersecting biotechnology, food imperatives and the global agricultural trade.

Many nonprofits derive almost all of their funds from cash gifts. This webinar will discuss alternative fundraising vehicles that can enhance charitable giving and are easy, readily available options for donors. Register:

It's time for our Call to ClassACTions!

Starting now! Join us, or follow along here! #ClassACTHR73Forum

TONIGHT! Join us as we discuss the debate around the current administration’s use of the armed services in the US and ways the military and non-military citizenry alike can champion the armed services’ commitment to their founding principles. buff.ly/jVSCckG

The US military has historically been seen as an apolitical force committed to defending the Constitution. The current administration’s rhetoric and its engagements, whether actual or intended, suggest that that historical standard no longer holds. Register: buff.ly/jVSCckG

Agriculture is both a necessity and a contributor to environmental degradation and climate change. Join us as Dr. Michael Schechtman '73, PhD discusses the issues intersecting biotechnology, food imperatives and the global agricultural trade. buff.ly/ZQq2ScI

Starting now! Join us or follow along here!

Meet the panelists! Juliette Kayyem is a Harvard professor and CNN Senior National Security Analyst. Her latest book, “The Devil Never Sleeps,” offers an urgent blueprint for thriving in an age of disasters. Join us 11/11 on Zoom! buff.ly/1ZYRAFX

Join us on TODAY at noon for a Learn at Lunch discussion with Jacki Swearingen ’73 on the urgent role of environmental journalism in a time of escalating climate crises and increasing pressure on the press. There's still time to register!

Beginning in January, we are featuring a new section of our newsletter, “Voices of Democracy.” We want to hear from you about your efforts to promote democratic values, ideas and actions during these challenging times. Get in touch:

Meet Tahsina Nasrin, our 2025-26 Benazir Bhutto Fellow. Originally from Bangladesh, Nasrin is a career civil servant and diplomat and currently a Mason Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Look for more opportunities to engage with her soon! buff.ly/lOtBYlY

Dr. Jamila Perritt offers the following Calls to ClassACTion at the end of Reproductive Justice: Is Being Pregnant a Crime? -Realize that our liberation is bound together. Abortion, reproductive rights, immigration, the militarization of our cities--all these things are deeply interconnected.

Join us on Thursday, October 30th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET for a Learn at Lunch discussion with Jacki Swearingen ’73 on the urgent role of environmental journalism in a time of escalating climate crises and increasing pressure on the press.

Join us for a ClassACT HR’73 discussion led by retired Journalist and Historian Jacki Swearingen ‘73 about doing environmental journalism at a time when the press itself is under threat.

In 1775, The Liberty Tree, a meeting place and symbol of resistance against the king, was cut down. It was hoped that by destroying the landmark, the spirit of the patriots would also be destroyed. It didn’t work. Our latest newsletter is out now.

Nancy A. Yossef, an Atlantic reporter who covered the Pentagon reflects on what the department’s new restrictions on the press mean. “Some of my colleagues have put their lives on the line in defense of the public’s right to information.” buff.ly/voOft2d

Dr. Vivian Lewis, moderator of our reproductive justice forum, offered the following Call to ClassACTion: Hold your lawmakers accountable for their decisions regarding reproductive rights. Know who they are, pick up the phone, and tell them what you think.

To learn more about @efafreelancers.bsky.social go to www.the-efa.org #MeetOurBridges

ClassACTors can help @efafreelancers.bsky.social by donating to the Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship Fund, you can click here: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/EFAGives. #MeetOurBridges

"The EFA advances excellence among our dynamic community of freelance editorial professionals by providing opportunities for business development, learning, and networking." @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

To donate to EFA: fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/EFAGives @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

Why HBCUs? They were founded to provide educational opportunities to Black students during Reconstruction. @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship Fund benefits students & graduates of HBCU's. Andy Huston (Class of '73) was one of the original champions. @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

How to ensure equitable access and opportunity in your organization. @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

@efafreelancers.bsky.social demonstrates their commitment to equity. #MeetOurBridges

Who Are Their Members @efafreelancers.bsky.social #MeetOurBridges

Editorial Freelancers Association @efafreelancers.bsky.social is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Belonging! #MeetOurBridges

There's still time to register for the Meet Our Bridges: EFA (Editorial Freelancers Association) Webinar TONIGHT at 7:00pm ET. Register HERE: www.classacthr73.org/event-6318057 #MeetOurBridges

The Knight First Amendment Institute at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social will sponsor a free event “The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding” on Wednesday, November 5 · 12:15 - 1:45pm EST

Harvard Crimson joined 43 other college newspapers on an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s targeting of noncitizens for political speech. buff.ly/eClpXL4

Meet Our Bridges is ClassACT HR73’s way to introduce our community to our Bridge Partners. 10/22 we feature the @efafreelancers.bsky.social an organization which provides scholarships to undergraduates attending an HBCU and HBCU alums attending graduate school.

On October 22, we’re featuring the @efafreelancers.bsky.social a Bridge Project that supports HBCU students/grads through scholarships & advocacy. 🎓✨ Executive Director Autumn A. Arnett will share why diversity in publishing matters now more than ever. 📅 Register now to join us! buff.ly/L89iRvn

The US military has been seen as an apolitical force defending the Constitution. But the current administration’s rhetoric and engagements suggest that that historical standard no longer holds. 11/11, all are welcome to this free and essential conversation.

🌉 Meet Our Bridges is back this fall! On October 22, we’re featuring the @efafreelancers.bsky.social an org that supports HBCU students and grads through scholarships and advocacy. 🎓✨ ED Autumn A. Arnett will share why diversity in publishing matters now more than ever. 📅 Register now!

Meet Our Bridges is ClassACT HR73’s way to introduce our community to our Bridge Partners. On 10/22, we're thrilled to be hosting @efafreelancers.bsky.social an organization which provides scholarships to undergraduates attending an HBCU and HBCU alums attending graduate school.

Did you miss our latest #ClassACTHR73Forum? You're in luck! We now have the full forum and a shorter highlight video up on our YouTube page. Click the link and make sure you take the ClassACTions our panelists recommend!

Dr. Jamila Perritt @reprorightsdoc.bsky.social offered the following Calls to ClassACTion at the end of Reproductive Justice: Is Being Pregnant a Crime? -Donate to abortion funds in your communities. You can use @abortionfunds.bsky.social to find a local one!

Looking to support reproductive justice? Karen (KT) Thompson offered the following Calls to ClassACTion at the end of our recent #ClassACTHR73Forum. -Sign up for @pregnancyjust.bsky.social newsletter -Donate at justiceaid.org to support Pregnancy Justice, their 2025 grantee partner

Meet Our Bridges is ClassACT HR73’s way to introduce our community to our Bridge Partners. 10/22 we feature the @efafreelancers.bsky.social an organization which provides scholarships to undergraduates attending an HBCU and HBCU alums attending graduate school.

🎙️ What does real support for diversity look like? On October 22, hear from Autumn A. Arnett as she shares how @efafreelancers.bsky.social is uplifting HBCU students and alumni—and why the publishing world must keep pushing forward. 🌍 Register now and join the conversation.

At our recent #ClassACTHR73Forum, Dr. Jenna Tosh gave us the following Call to ClassACTions for supporting reproductive justice: -Find and support your local Planned Parenthood affiliate -Call your member of Congress to make it clear that you support Planned Parenthood

As part of our #ClassACTHR73Forum, we asked our panelists to provide us with links pertinent to their talks, and additionally gathered material from our audience in the webinar chat. Scroll through to learn more about the criminalization of pregnancy and how you can help combat it!

Beginning in Jan 2026, we are featuring a new section of our monthly newsletter, “Voices of Democracy.” We want to hear from you about your efforts to promote democratic values, ideas and actions during these challenging times.

🌉 Meet Our Bridges is back this fall! 10/22 we’re featuring the @efafreelancers.bsky.social which supports HBCU students and grads through scholarships and advocacy. 🎓✨ Director Autumn A. Arnett will share why diversity in publishing matters 📅 Register now to join us! buff.ly/L89iRvn

A new policy put forth by Secretary Pete Hegseth would require that only information approved by his department can be published. Is this a reasonable attempt to protect sensitive information...or a smokescreen for censorship? From @nytimes.com

Don’t miss your chance to experience the legendary Ms. Lisa Fischer with the Orrin Evans Trio at JusticeAid's concert in support of @pregnancyjust.bsky.social From jazz and gospel to pop and rock, this is artistry you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎶 Secure your spot now!

Meet Our Bridges is ClassACT HR73’s way to introduce our community to our Bridge Partners. 10/22 we feature the @efafreelancers.bsky.social an organization which provides scholarships to undergraduates attending an HBCU and HBCU alums attending graduate school.