Election 2020: A Message from the Founder
Here, on the pulse of this new day
You may have the grace to look up and out
And into your sister’s eyes, and into
Your brother’s face, your country
And say simply
Very simply
With hope —
Good morning.
—Excerpt from “On the Pulse of Morning” by Maya Angelou
The opening quote above is the perfect illustration of hope. I have been preparing for whatever this day would be (post-Election Day) for a while. And, I had already determined that come what may regarding the election, we as a sector and as a community of women of color in fundraising in philanthropy; WOC as an organization and Allies in Action as a community will keep things moving forward. We cannot stop our progress. We must not become complacent and think that simply because of certain outcomes, everything will suddenly be okay. We must continue to find ways to work together, do not forget that it continues to be all-hands-on-deck to continue to champion a more just and equitable society.
WOC and Allies in Action are dedicated to continuing to champion women of color and people of color in the nonprofit sector. We are dedicated to working together for a more perfect society. As I write, we are in the process of excitedly finalizing programming for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021, to activate, to organize and to create content and opportunities for our communities to strengthen the cause of racial and gender equity.
But most of all, continue to be vigilant for justice. Be fired-up for equality. Seek the desired end-result, which is now perhaps a little closer on the horizon.
There is still good work to do. Don't skip a beat. Let's roll-up our sleeves and move forward together. Good morning!
— Yolanda F. Johnson
Founder, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)®
Founder, Allies in Action Membership Network™
