Early bird tickets are going fast for our Unite, Fight Back Benefit at the Manny Cantor Center on October 23 – book now to save!
You may have noticed we changed the name of the event – thank you to the friends who offered feedback that Stand Up has ableist connotations. We believe that inclusivity is vital to any successful movement for change, and welcome the opportunity to learn and grow.
Read on to meet our fabulous emcee and first honoree!
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Gather with us at the Manny Cantor Center on the Lower East Side for an evening of food, drink, and camaraderie to raise vital funds for our work supporting progressive organizing for a more equitable and just New York City.
Early bird tickets now available – book now and save!
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Free Childcare & Sliding Scale tickets
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We don’t want cost to be a barrier to celebrating with us – get in touch with Jess for information about sliding scale and community tickets.
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In order to make it easier for working parents to join us, we’re exploring offering free childcare on site during the event. If you’d like to attend on October 23 and would be interested in using this service, please reply to this email to help us plan accordingly.
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Who’s Who at Unite, Fight Back
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We’re thrilled to introduce you to the first two fantastic people gracing our stage at Unite, Fight Back: our emcee for the evening, Sam Kebede, and our first honoree, Michèle Burger. Read on to read more about these two.
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Sam Kebede is a first-generation Ethiopian/Eritrean-American writer and performer whose work has been presented at The Public, Ars Nova, New Victory Theater, and Victory Gardens Theater, among others. He is a 2023-2025 Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, a 2023-2024 New Victory LabWorks Artist, and a former CAMP resident at Ars Nova.
Sam is the creator and lead artist behind Lack History, a comedy variety game show about BIPOC history where all the proceeds are donated to grassroots social justice causes (including TakeRoot!). He is a commissioned playwright for B Street Theater on a three-year deal and excited for his upcoming works this winter.
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Michèle Burger is an ordained Kohenet (Jewish Priestess), community organizer, and philanthropist. As a social worker versed in clinical and community organizing methodologies, she employs a holistic and team-centered approach to community organizing. Her experience includes managing campaigns and programs, grants administration, directing constituent services, conducting operational research, and advocacy.
Michele is a visionary who believes in teamwork, collaboration, and accountability. Her career spans domestic and international experience with government and non-governmental organizations. She believes in a free Palestine and practices a spiritual Judaism grounded in love, peace, and justice.
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A big thank you to Sunboy, whose delicious spiked coconut water will be be keeping us hydrated and merry all night.
We’re still seeking financial and in-kind sponsors, as well as donations of raffle prizes. From beer and wine to tickets to vouchers, every little bit helps. Get in touch to discuss!
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Have an event, resource, job, or other opportunity you’d like to share? Interested in collaborating with TakeRoot?
Contact Development & Communications Manager Jess at jducey@takerootjustice.org.
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