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We promote social, racial, environmental and economic justice in the state of Alaska. Joined the #Resistance in 2018!
Hattie McDaniel was the first Black person to win an Oscar in 1940 for her role in Gone with the Wind. Despite her historic win, she faced discrimination and wasn’t allowed to attend the film’s premiere. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together.
#BHM2026
#BHM2026
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Hattie McDaniel was the first Black person to win an Oscar in 1940 for her role in Gone with the Wind. Despite her historic win, she faced discrimination and wasn’t allowed to attend the film’s premiere. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together.
#BHM2026
#BHM2026
In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. She dedicated her life to caring for underserved communities. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together.
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #BHM2026
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #BHM2026
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the U.S. She dedicated her life to caring for underserved communities. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together.
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #BHM2026
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #BHM2026
Did you know? Isaac Burns Murphy was the 1st jockey to win the Kentucky Derby 3x! He also swept the Derby, Oaks, & Clark Handicap in one year. 🏇
Tag someone to share this history!
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska
Tag someone to share this history!
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska
February 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Did you know? Isaac Burns Murphy was the 1st jockey to win the Kentucky Derby 3x! He also swept the Derby, Oaks, & Clark Handicap in one year. 🏇
Tag someone to share this history!
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska
Tag someone to share this history!
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska
Hey, if you are interested in knowing more about our organization, join us at the Alaska Black Business Expo - this Sat at 1 pm. Anchorage Museum. We will be doing a presentation on the importance of civic engagement and how it intersects with the resistance at this time in our country. CU there!
February 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey, if you are interested in knowing more about our organization, join us at the Alaska Black Business Expo - this Sat at 1 pm. Anchorage Museum. We will be doing a presentation on the importance of civic engagement and how it intersects with the resistance at this time in our country. CU there!
Kicking off #BHM2026 with the 11th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo! 🖤
Join Stand Up Alaska for a weekend of economic power and culture.
📍 Expo/Workshops: FREE 👗 Fashion Show & Mixer: Tix on sale 🔗 Grab yours: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#AlaskansTakeAStand
Join Stand Up Alaska for a weekend of economic power and culture.
📍 Expo/Workshops: FREE 👗 Fashion Show & Mixer: Tix on sale 🔗 Grab yours: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#AlaskansTakeAStand
February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Kicking off #BHM2026 with the 11th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo! 🖤
Join Stand Up Alaska for a weekend of economic power and culture.
📍 Expo/Workshops: FREE 👗 Fashion Show & Mixer: Tix on sale 🔗 Grab yours: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#AlaskansTakeAStand
Join Stand Up Alaska for a weekend of economic power and culture.
📍 Expo/Workshops: FREE 👗 Fashion Show & Mixer: Tix on sale 🔗 Grab yours: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#AlaskansTakeAStand
Black History Month is here! 🖤 Stand Up Alaska is proud to sponsor the 11th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo & Fashion Weekend.
✨ Expo + Workshops are FREE! ✨ Support local Black excellence. ✨ Show up on purpose.
Register: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
✨ Expo + Workshops are FREE! ✨ Support local Black excellence. ✨ Show up on purpose.
Register: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Black History Month is here! 🖤 Stand Up Alaska is proud to sponsor the 11th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo & Fashion Weekend.
✨ Expo + Workshops are FREE! ✨ Support local Black excellence. ✨ Show up on purpose.
Register: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
✨ Expo + Workshops are FREE! ✨ Support local Black excellence. ✨ Show up on purpose.
Register: https://alaskablackbusinessexpo11.eventbrite.com
#StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
The iconic song "Strange Fruit," made famous by Billie Holiday, was originally a poem written by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish schoolteacher. It became a haunting anthem against lynching in the South. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together. #BHM2026
February 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The iconic song "Strange Fruit," made famous by Billie Holiday, was originally a poem written by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish schoolteacher. It became a haunting anthem against lynching in the South. Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together. #BHM2026
Guion Bluford was the first Black astronaut to travel to space in 1983. Over his career, he spent 688 hours in orbit, proving that the sky is not the limit! Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together. #AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Guion Bluford was the first Black astronaut to travel to space in 1983. Over his career, he spent 688 hours in orbit, proving that the sky is not the limit! Share this post and tag one person—let’s amplify Black history together. #AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #BHM2026
Did you know… in 1983, Guion Bluford became the first Black American in space—logging 688 hours in orbit. The sky isn’t the limit. Repost + tag one friend. #BHM2026 #AlaskaCivicsAcademy
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Did you know… in 1983, Guion Bluford became the first Black American in space—logging 688 hours in orbit. The sky isn’t the limit. Repost + tag one friend. #BHM2026 #AlaskaCivicsAcademy
Meet Floyd Norman: Disney’s first Black animator (1956). 🐭 His legendary work on classics broke industry barriers and continues to inspire.
Let’s amplify Black history—tag one person below! ✊🏾
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska #BHM2026
Let’s amplify Black history—tag one person below! ✊🏾
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska #BHM2026
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Meet Floyd Norman: Disney’s first Black animator (1956). 🐭 His legendary work on classics broke industry barriers and continues to inspire.
Let’s amplify Black history—tag one person below! ✊🏾
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska #BHM2026
Let’s amplify Black history—tag one person below! ✊🏾
#AlaskaCivicsAcademy #StandUpAlaska #IndivisibleAnchorage #ActionAlaska #BHM2026
Huge changes are coming to Alaska Medicaid. Most adults will soon need to prove 80 hrs/month of work or school to keep coverage.
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Huge changes are coming to Alaska Medicaid. Most adults will soon need to prove 80 hrs/month of work or school to keep coverage.
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
Huge changes are coming to Alaska Medicaid. Most adults will soon need to prove 80 hrs/month of work or school to keep coverage.
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Huge changes are coming to Alaska Medicaid. Most adults will soon need to prove 80 hrs/month of work or school to keep coverage.
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
📢 Speak up: Share what this means for you in the comments.
#StandUpAlaska #AlaskansTakeAStand #AK
Phillis Wheatley made history in 1773 as the first African American to publish a book of poetry. Born in Gambia & emancipated after her release, she paved the way for Black literature. 📚✨
Tag a friend to amplify her story! 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AKCivicsAcademy
Tag a friend to amplify her story! 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AKCivicsAcademy
February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Phillis Wheatley made history in 1773 as the first African American to publish a book of poetry. Born in Gambia & emancipated after her release, she paved the way for Black literature. 📚✨
Tag a friend to amplify her story! 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AKCivicsAcademy
Tag a friend to amplify her story! 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AKCivicsAcademy
2026 Black History Month: Legacy in Motion ✊🏾
Black history isn't just the past—it’s alive and unfolding. This year marks a 100-year milestone of building and leading. Let’s amplify this legacy together!
Tag a friend to share the history. 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AK
Black history isn't just the past—it’s alive and unfolding. This year marks a 100-year milestone of building and leading. Let’s amplify this legacy together!
Tag a friend to share the history. 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AK
February 2, 2026 at 8:57 AM
2026 Black History Month: Legacy in Motion ✊🏾
Black history isn't just the past—it’s alive and unfolding. This year marks a 100-year milestone of building and leading. Let’s amplify this legacy together!
Tag a friend to share the history. 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AK
Black history isn't just the past—it’s alive and unfolding. This year marks a 100-year milestone of building and leading. Let’s amplify this legacy together!
Tag a friend to share the history. 📢
#BHM2026 #StandUpAlaska #AK
It’s freezing in Anchorage. ❄️ If you or someone you know needs a warm place, head to Bean’s Café, the Safety Center, or the Downtown Transit Center.
🙌 Save this post and tag someone who needs to see it. #StandUpAlaska #Anchorage
🙌 Save this post and tag someone who needs to see it. #StandUpAlaska #Anchorage
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 PM
It’s freezing in Anchorage. ❄️ If you or someone you know needs a warm place, head to Bean’s Café, the Safety Center, or the Downtown Transit Center.
🙌 Save this post and tag someone who needs to see it. #StandUpAlaska #Anchorage
🙌 Save this post and tag someone who needs to see it. #StandUpAlaska #Anchorage
Nurses and supporters gathered at Tudor & Elmore in Anchorage to honor Alex Pretti, Rene Nicole Good, and all affected. Your voices demand justice and dignity for all. Thank you for standing strong! 💪❤️ #AnchorageNurses #SupportNurses #AlaskaCares #StandUPAlaska
January 30, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Nurses and supporters gathered at Tudor & Elmore in Anchorage to honor Alex Pretti, Rene Nicole Good, and all affected. Your voices demand justice and dignity for all. Thank you for standing strong! 💪❤️ #AnchorageNurses #SupportNurses #AlaskaCares #StandUPAlaska
ALASKA HEALTHCARE ALERT 🚨 Insurance costs may skyrocket if tax credits end. Premiums could double, forcing 25k Alaskans to lose coverage.
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
ALASKA HEALTHCARE ALERT 🚨 Insurance costs may skyrocket if tax credits end. Premiums could double, forcing 25k Alaskans to lose coverage.
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
ALASKA HEALTHCARE ALERT 🚨 Insurance costs may skyrocket if tax credits end. Premiums could double, forcing 25k Alaskans to lose coverage.
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
ALASKA HEALTHCARE ALERT 🚨 Insurance costs may skyrocket if tax credits end. Premiums could double, forcing 25k Alaskans to lose coverage.
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
Tell your story: Comment "HEALTHCARE" or DM us how higher costs affect you. Repost to warn others!
#StandUpAlaska #Healthcare #Alaska
Anchorage: It’s too cold to be outside. 🥶 Warming centers like Bean’s Café and the Downtown Transit Center are available now.
🆘 Please REPOST to help our neighbors find safety and warmth.
#StandUpAlaska #Anchorage #SafeWarmAK
🆘 Please REPOST to help our neighbors find safety and warmth.
#StandUpAlaska #Anchorage #SafeWarmAK
January 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Anchorage: It’s too cold to be outside. 🥶 Warming centers like Bean’s Café and the Downtown Transit Center are available now.
🆘 Please REPOST to help our neighbors find safety and warmth.
#StandUpAlaska #Anchorage #SafeWarmAK
🆘 Please REPOST to help our neighbors find safety and warmth.
#StandUpAlaska #Anchorage #SafeWarmAK
If it can happen in Minnesota, it can happen here. ALL of #Alaska including our elected leaders should stand up for Alaska. Impeach Noem and don't stop there.
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
If it can happen in Minnesota, it can happen here. ALL of #Alaska including our elected leaders should stand up for Alaska. Impeach Noem and don't stop there.
Our country must heal from these unending tragedies. Leaders that don't stand up in this moment do not deserve to lead. #FundHealthcareStopICE
January 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Our country must heal from these unending tragedies. Leaders that don't stand up in this moment do not deserve to lead. #FundHealthcareStopICE
Join us to learn more about #ICE your rights as a citizen and how to stay safe as an advocate at our monthly "Food for Thought," Monday @ 6pm https://www.mobilize.us/standupalaska/event/871901/
January 26, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Join us to learn more about #ICE your rights as a citizen and how to stay safe as an advocate at our monthly "Food for Thought," Monday @ 6pm https://www.mobilize.us/standupalaska/event/871901/
Alaska stands with Minnesota, you are not alone. There is no statute of limitations on murder. Join us to discuss the issue and learn more about your rights as a citizen and an advocate at our monthly "Food for Thought," Monday @ 6pm https://www.mobilize.us/standupalaska/event/871901/
January 26, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Alaska stands with Minnesota, you are not alone. There is no statute of limitations on murder. Join us to discuss the issue and learn more about your rights as a citizen and an advocate at our monthly "Food for Thought," Monday @ 6pm https://www.mobilize.us/standupalaska/event/871901/
Today, we are starting a series of demands from our elected officials. Accountability is essential and represents the starting point of basic decency. Noon @ Petersen Towers (510 L Street)
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Today, we are starting a series of demands from our elected officials. Accountability is essential and represents the starting point of basic decency. Noon @ Petersen Towers (510 L Street)
Today, we are starting a series of demands from our elected officials. Accountability is essential and represents the starting point of basic decency. Noon @ Petersen Towers (510 L Street)
January 23, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Today, we are starting a series of demands from our elected officials. Accountability is essential and represents the starting point of basic decency. Noon @ Petersen Towers (510 L Street)