NEWS & EVENTS

The latest from the group...

T-SHIRTS!

The very kind folks at Raygun have given us the use of the phrase "NORTH LIBERTY: AND JUSTICE FOR ALL," and now you can get it on a t-shirt with our group logo!

Visit our Raygun custom site here to order blue or white shirts in adult sizes S-XXXL. Shirts are $16. The store will remain open as long as orders are happening, so tell your friends and neighbors!

Questions? Email arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

Help Still Needed for our Let Love Fly Table!

Our group will have a table at Let Love Fly, North Liberty's Pride celebration, from 11-3 on June 14, held in Centennial Park.

Could you help with one or more of the following?

Donate funds to help the group buy Pride and kindness stickers, flags, and other swag to spread love and unity. Scan the QR code in the image above to donate or go to the following link: https://www.betterway4ward.org/donate.
Loan the group your 6 ft, outdoor-friendly table.
Loan the group your outdoor canopy tent to shade the table and volunteers.
Help set up on the day of: 10:15-11:00 a.m. Two or three volunteers needed.
Help "staff" the table during the event: 10:45-1 p.m. or 12:45-3 p.m. Two volunteers needed per shift.
Help with tear down: 2:45-3:30 p.m. Two or three volunteers needed.

Can you help? Let us know at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

About This Group

The Anti-Racism & Social Justice group in North Liberty, Iowa, is open to anyone living, working, learning, worshiping, or with a similar active investment in our city.

We envision North Liberty to be a community where every person thrives, belongs, and is celebrated.

Through collaboration and connection we:

Celebrate diversity
Advocate for our neighbors
Amplify voices
Open hearts to our common humanity
And cultivate a culture of kindness

Stay connected on Facebook, and reach the group admins by emailing arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com. Visit us online at www.arsjnl.org.

Book Presentation on Wednesday!

COME PRESENT DONATED BOOKS TO THE NORTH LIBERTY LIBRARY

World Book Day

9:30-10:00 a.m.Wednesday, April 22, 2025

North Liberty Library

Our group donated more than $200 worth of books that celebrate immigrant perspectives, LGBTQ experiences, female empowerment, a variety of cultures, and different languages! Celebrate with a quick presentation of the books to the North Liberty Library this Wednesday, which happens to be World Book Day. Wear your "North Liberty and Justice for All" shirts if you have them.

Questions? Let us know at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

So Many Things!

TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY IN NORTH LIBERTY

A huge thank you to Mayor Chris Hoffman for proclaiming March 31, 2025, Trans Day of Visibility in North Liberty! And thank you to so many of you who contacted the City Council and the Mayor to show enthusiasm for this proclamation and who showed up to the City Council meeting on March 11 to speak and show support. Your voices were heard!

Read the proclamation here.

Thank the Mayor and City Council for their support at council@northlibertyiowa.org.

MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO CELEBRATE TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY

The image below includes upcoming opportunities to celebrate and participate in Trans Day of Visibility events. Visit Iowafortransfolks.org for more information.

This article from the Iowa City Press-Citizen includes lots of information, too.

SUCCESSFUL BOOK DRIVE

Our book drive to supply our library with even more books focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion - including frequently banned books - was successful!

Group members donated $200 to buy books as well as some already purchased books to be given to the NL Library. If the library already has sufficient copies of the donated books, the extras will be placed in Little Free Libraries across the city.

Questions? Contact arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Many hands make light work. Volunteers from within the group are needed for the following:

Write, submit, and/or accept proclamations for

Asian American and Pacific Islander Month (May)
Pride Month (June)
Juneteenth (June 19th)

Let's make sure our city government marks these important observances to help everyone feel welcome and at home in our town.

The process is actually pretty straightforward and easy, and we've put together a handy guide to the process. Check it out here. Just follow the instructions and stay in touch with the group administrators at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com to make sure proclamations align with our group mission and values.

Note: timing matters! The City asks that proclamations be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the preferred council meeting, and it will take some additional time to coordinate with the group administrators to finalize the language before that. So be sure to think ahead!

Willing to take this on for one of these upcoming observances? Let us know at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

Coordinate group volunteer time at the NL Community Pantry

This is another fairly straightforward and rewarding job. Pick an open volunteer time at the Pantry, coordinate on the Facebook page to get group members signed up, wear your North Liberty and Justice for All shirts, and enjoy a couple hours of supporting an incredible community service. Willing to coordinate? Let us know at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

FINALLY, MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR NEXT MEETING

6:30 - 7:30 p.m., April 15, 2025

Meeting room C/D, North Liberty Library

RSVP through Facebook (not required)

Everyone is welcome! Just bring your brain and your passion for a just and equitable North Liberty.

See you there!

Questions? Let us know at arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

ABOUT THIS GROUP

The Anti-Racism & Social Justice group in North Liberty, Iowa, is open to anyone living, working, learning, worshiping, or with a similar active investment in our city.

We envision North Liberty to be a community where every person thrives, belongs, and is celebrated.

Through collaboration and connection we:

Celebrate diversity
Advocate for our neighbors
Amplify voices
Open hearts to our common humanity
And cultivate a culture of kindness

Stay connected on Facebook, and reach the group admins by emailing arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com. Visit us online at www.arsjnl.org.