The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Welcome to The UPlift - Real Talk for Real Change! We're here to build authentic community relationships and help fuel social transformation in Asheville, NC, believing collective liberation is not only possible but probable as we share, listen, and learn together.
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund is a social justice philanthropy fund that redistributes money, resources, and power to support systems change and community healing in Asheville, North Carolina. Through adaptive, trust-based philanthropy, we resist oppressive systems and work to transform our collective home into a place where everyone flourishes. We fund mission-aligned work centering LGBTQ Justice, Racial Justice, and/or Dismantling Antisemitism; this means we give money to organizations and individuals invested in creating a more fair, equitable, and flourishing society.
We dream of a thriving Asheville where everyone's needs are abundantly met - where everyone is safe, respected, and celebrated. We believe that a community rooted in joy and love is possible - that is, if we can connect and build our shared vision on the value that liberation is for all.
Sound good to you? We hope so!
Let's be real. Let's go deep. Let's get liberated.
The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Humanizing Headlines: Immigration Insights from JMPro
Are anti-immigration policies really about national security, or is something deeper at play? This episode of The UPLift explores immigration as a human rights issue as we sit down with Julio Tordoya, an award-winning journalist dedicated to amplifying immigrant voices. He shares how storytelling can be a tool for social justice—especially in times of rising anti-immigration sentiment.
About Julio: Julio Tordoya is an award-winning journalist, educator, and co-founder of JMPro Community Media, a grassroots platform uplifting immigrant voices in Western North Carolina. For over a decade, he has bridged information gaps, strengthened community trust, and empowered Latinx populations. His impact earned him a 2024 Tzedek Brilliance Award for his dedication to community storytelling and collective liberation.
Julio reminds us that shared stories and open dialogue can break down misconceptions and build bridges of understanding. His work highlights the power of trust in driving both individual and societal transformation. From fighting for better transportation and mental health resources to challenging harmful narratives, Julio’s work brings the headlines to life—revealing the real people affected by the policies.
Together, we explore how each of us can help create compassionate spaces where every voice is heard and every person is uplifted. Check it out!
We'll see you same time, same place next month. Until then, peace.
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