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IT'S HERE! Alicia Garza’s new book #ThePurposeOfPower: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart hits the shelves and audiobook apps today! This read has been on our team's book club list for a while, and we're excited to finally dive into Alicia Garza's story as a political organizer; from the early roots of her two-decades of organizing, to co-founding the Black Lives Matter Global Network, to launching Black Futures Lab for Black People to build their political power, we... know it is a page-turner. You can order your copy here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com//the-purpose-of-power-/ #WhatWeDo

Our very own student activist Marley Dias is motivaing us on this Monday! She reminds us that we should never be quiet when it comes to making sure everyone has a seat at the table and recognizing our power to create impactful change. #WhatWeDo #MondayMotivation

For those of you who may be new to our page, meet our Founder and Executive Officer Rakia Reynolds! She is the Communications leader, expert, entrepreneur, and visionary engine that powers Skai Blue Media. This year marks 10 years since she founded the company to help clients in fashion, tech, entertainment, and nonprofit industries with their business development, marketing, and messaging strategies. Our favorite Sagittarius, Rakia always has a wise word, a positive mindset, and a great sense of humor. Her journey as a communications professional is inspiring to all of us, teaching us that only the #SkaiIsTheLimit when it comes to what we can achieve as a team! Swipe to read more about her. #WhatWeDo

#InTheNews: Hello Alice Co-founder and CEO Carolyn Rodz and Chief of Staff to Airbnb’s Vice President of Global Policy and Communications Marisa Moret were interviewed for #AuthorityMagazine on Medium, sharing the successes and challenges they face as Latinx women leading in their respective roles during the pandemic. While Carolyn oversees the machine learning and product growth of Alice, who has recently relaunched their #BusinessForAll initiative to provide small businesses access to grants and mentorship, Marisa oversees the team at Airbnb that manages multidisciplinary media and advocacy campaigns to engage stakeholders, including governments, advocacy groups, the media, communities and hosts around the world. We LOVE to see it! Swipe to check it out. #WhatWeDo #HispanicHeritageMonth

PSA: Voter registration deadlines are approaching for many states, including Alabama, California, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania between now and October 19th! It takes two minutes to register to vote online, by mail, or in person, but in case you need a little more motivation, check out what the amazing people we work with are doing: @VoteRunLead is running a Get Out The Vote training session, @ChasingGarza is releasing her new book The Purpose of Power, @GlennonDoyle is motivating us to make informed voting decisions with her We Can Do Hard Things campaign, and @Saleka has inspiring words for us all. Drop an if you're ready for 11/3. #WhatWeDo

Celebrating the legacy of Hispanic and Latinx people BOLDLY with Revlon and Sofia Carson. #WhatWeDo #HispanicHeritageMonth

Today we observe #IndigenousPeoplesDay, which commemorates and brings awareness to the Indigenous Peoples of America. We wish to honor their resilience, impact on culture, and encourage reflection on the injustices done toward them in history. Indigenous folks continue to fight erasure, oppression and violence to this day- check out the tagged accounts below for learning resources and ways to support. Tag Indigenous creators and organizations in the comments. Indigenous Actio...n Seeding Sovereignty Indigenous Women Rising Indigenous Peoples Movement See more

ICYMI: Glennon Doyle is out here doing the work and giving us the hope and encouragement we need with her #WCDHT 40 Days of Outrage to Action challenge. Every day until Election Day, she and her sister have been offering simple ways to take action through making a voting plan, virtual canvassing, bolstering election security, and activating people to fight for justice. Most importantly, she's getting us to stay collectively connected and energized as we continue to do hard (and necessary) things. Tune in to her IGTV every day until 11/3 with us and tag your friends who need some motivation to get to the polls!

It's been one month since Saleka's single "Clarity" debuted onto the music scene, becoming an instant staple on our playlists. If you haven't already pressed play, head to Saleka's link in bio. Swipe to see where Saleka's music has been making media moves in Okayplayer, Refinery29, PhillyVoice, and YouKnowIGotSoul.com. #WhatWeDo

Meet Sergei Nedelkin! He's our Multimedia Specialist, using his creative skills as a photographer, videographer, editor, and audiophile to breathe life into the stories and visions of the brands and people we partner with. Whether it's a quick clip or an epic video series, Sergei brings his best with a positive attitude and killer work ethic. He is originally from Russia and moved several years ago to the east coast of the U.S., eventually meeting our Founder in NYC and joining our #SkaiBlueCrew! He is a big fan of EDM, riding his Onewheel around the city while shooting, and Korean and Japanese snack foods. We're constantly blown away by Sergei's talent, but we'll let his work speak for itself- visit our Youtube channel and you'll see what we mean. Swipe to read more about him. #WhatWeDo

Wondering what’s new on @Twitter? The micro-blogging platform has been busy updating their features and pushing new accessibility initiatives to make the experience of navigating easier and more customizable. Since March, Twitter has gained over 186 MILLION daily active users starting conversations about the pandemic, social activism, election season, and... bread-baking? How are you using Twitter's new features? Are there any updates you think would enhance your experience? Share in the comments!

WYD tomorrow? You're invited to the virtual book launch of Author Cole Brown's "Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World" on 60 Minutes- Cole will be in conversation with Bill Whitaker at 3pm EST. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/36datBQ

#InTheNews: Actor Will Smith has teamed up with Airbnb to celebrate 30 years since the premiere of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, offering fans the experience of renting a room at the iconic Banks mansion in Brentwood, California. For $30 a night on select days in October, guests (who must be local to the area) can stay in the wing of the house with decor inspired by the TV series, including the hats and sneakers Will Smith wore on the show. Airbnb will also make a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia, Will Smith's hometown. Swipe to see placements we secured on Essence, Complex, BET, Travel Noire, Un Nuevo Dia Telemundo and People en Español! #WhatWeDo

Calling all content creators, artists, and filmmakers! You are invited to participate in the Future Filmmakers Challenge by M. Night Shyamalan and the Biden-Harris team. We believe in the power of authentic and impactful storytellingdo you have a voting story? Enter your 90-second film by 10/12 for a chance to be invited to virtually meet #MNightShyamalan to discuss art and the power of film with the director. Submissions will also have a chance to be featured in the ...#BidenHarris2020 campaign. Check out the link below to enter, or upload your film to Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #VoteByNight! #WhatWeDo joe.link/filmchallenge