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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 12h

And on Saturday, November 8, join IREHR for a teach-in about Leonard’s work, the fight against white nationalism, and the movement for a democracy that works for all of us. @standupkc and MWC leader Terrence Wise will be speaking!

#MOworkers

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 12h

Leonard Zeskind was a strong ally to workers building power across Missouri and a world-renowned researcher on the threat of white nationalism to our democracy. Please join us for his Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 9 at 2pm in Congregation Beth Torah.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 12h

repost from @moworkers.org

We honor Leonard’s legacy as we advance workers’ power on and off the job, beating back the billionaires and racists who seek to exploit and divide us. Both events are free, but space is limited. Scan the QR codes to register! 🤳

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Candace and John Michael!

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Chiala continues, "[he] has contributed amazingly to the creation of a strong Right to Counsel program, truly pioneering and transforming the ways our courts operate. And he is doing this all while raising a wonderful family."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

John Michael, our Tenants’ Rights Attorney, was nominated by our organization for years of incredible service. He has represented hundreds of tenants and has been on the frontlines of our eviction work for longer than anyone.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Gina Chiala, Executive Director of Heartland, says, "[We have surely] witnessed Candace’s commitment to grassroots organizing, democracy and systemic change. Candace has also been a pillar at Heartland and her steady hand is deeply appreciated by us all."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Candace, our Outreach & Development Coordinator, was nominated by a friend and colleague.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Candace and John Michael have been strategic, compassionate, and collaborative leaders in our organization's mission. Their 4 years of dedication have clearly resulted in empowering workers and tenants to fight injustice and transform systems.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to Candace and John Michael!

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Chiala continues, "[he] has contributed amazingly to the creation of a strong Right to Counsel program, truly pioneering and transforming the ways our courts operate. And he is doing this all while raising a wonderful family."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

John Michael, our Tenants’ Rights Attorney, was nominated by our organization for years of incredible service. He has represented hundreds of tenants and has been on the frontlines of our eviction work for longer than anyone.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Gina Chiala, Executive Director of Heartland, says, "[We have surely] witnessed Candace’s commitment to grassroots organizing, democracy and systemic change. Candace has also been a pillar at Heartland and her steady hand is deeply appreciated by us all."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Candace, our Outreach & Development Coordinator, was nominated by a friend and colleague.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

Candace and John Michael have been strategic, compassionate, and collaborative leaders in our organization's mission. Their 4 years of dedication have clearly resulted in empowering workers and tenants to fight injustice and transform systems.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 5d

💥 HEARTLAND STAFF RECOGNIZED BY KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO KANSAS CITY REGION 💥

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom is proud to have two nominees for Kauffman Foundation's "Uncommon Leader Impact Award:" Candace Ladd and John Michael Pipes.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

Take the momentum of No Kings and keep fighting. Organize your workplace. Organize your neighbors. Speak out in solidarity. Stand up with your community. Fight back. Vote. It’s the American thing to do.

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

James Baldwin wrote: “I love America more than any country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

We cannot let ourselves be overwhelmed or scared into isolation and powerlessness. We have the people power.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 7d

No Kings 2.0 Rally saw millions of Americans protest in a time of great reckoning. It is our civic duty to stand up against a corrupt government profiting off the pain of the people who make up the fabric of its society.

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 13d

#kcmo #kansascity #tenantsrights #affordablehousing

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 13d

Gina Chiala, Executive Director of the Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom, says, "Class certification is the only way tenants at Stonegate can raise their property to legal compliance, to habitability. And, it is the only way they can secure full justice."

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 13d

Last Friday, Stonegate Meadows tenants packed the courtroom and testified in an essential hearing to hold previous and current property managers accountable for inhabitable conditions.

Read KCTV5's article, written by Sarah Motter, to learn more: bit.ly/3IYuzpr

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Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom @jobsandfreedom.bsky.social · 15d

✊🏿 What: No Kings 2.0 Mass Rally to Protect and Advance Democracy
✊🏽 When: Saturday, October 18th - 2:00pm
✊🏻 Where: Mill Creek Park - 4646 Mill Creek Parkway KCMO 64112 (near the horse fountain at Cleaver and Broadway)
🇺🇲 Who: WE THE PEOPLE