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At The Root Collective
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A non-hierarchical collection of artists, activists, dreamers, healers, scholars, speakers, and more, all seeking a liberatory future. Based on the colonized lands of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Muscogee peoples.
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Looking for a Giving Tuesday recipient? May we suggest @tkoalabama.bsky.social, the preeminent Black TLGB+ advocacy org in Alabama?

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ROOTED & RISING GIVING THAT GROWS US ALL Water us. Then watch us work. This giving season, we're asking you to plant seeds of solidarity. Every donation helps Black trans folks in Alabama thrive. Join us in funding Black trans liberation from the ground up. DONATE TODAY. TKOSOCIETY.ORG/DONATE
November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Big weekend coming up! First, come see us at @indivisible5al.bsky.social's Hay Day Festival this Saturday, Oct. 25, 2-5pm at Butler Green -- then at @rainbowtrouble.bsky.social's Prideoween Picnic this Sunday, Oct. 26, 11am-4pm at Ditto Landing 🦇🎃🍂
Fall Festival: Hay Day Community, Candidates, Candy Corn Saturday, Oct. 25 2-5pm Butler Green Campus 805 2620 Clinton Ave Hosted by Indivisible 5th AL Games, candidate meet & greets, silent auction, costume contests, vendor market, and more Rainbow Trouble 2nd Annual Pride Picnic Prideoween October 26 11am-4pm @ Ditto Landing
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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There's still time to write a public comment in opposition to the transphobic state public library code changes! More info at bit.ly/4gub7gz
We need you to speak up for libraries and the trans community this week! Come meet us at the following locations to submit a public comment to our state library board (APLS) against transphobic code changes. We'll have postcards, talking points, and materials to help you write and submit your public comment at: The Diversity Center at Shenanigans Wed., 10/8, 9:30am-2pm Thurs., 10/9, 9:30am-2pm Lowe Mill 1st Floor by Poftà Bunà Sat. 10/11, 3-7pm Sun., 10 12, 11am-7pm Public comments accepted until 4:30pm on 10/14. Can't make it in person? Follow the QR code: bit.ly/4gub7gz
October 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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There are still a couple events left in this year's week of action for Palestinian liberation, brought to us by the Young Palestinians of Huntsville and the Muslim Student Association at UAH! 🇵🇸
Two Years of Genocide Two Years of Resistance Week of Action Event Schedule Huntsville, AL October 3| Poster Making & Film Screening: "Gaza Fights for Freedom." Fri, Huntsville Islamic Center Community Hall, 6 PM October 4 | Palestine Table @ International Festival (iFest). Sat, Jaycee Building, 11 AM - 4 PM October 5 | Protest for Palestine: Two Years of Genocide. Sun, Big Spring Park, 3 PM October 8 | Let's Talk Palestine! History 101 and Q&A Panel. Wed, Madison Masjid Prayer Hall, 6 PM October 11 | Kite-Flying & Palestinian Poetry Reading. Sat, Big Spring Park, 11:30 AM Join us in a global week of action for Gaza!
October 7, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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All we need is 2 minutes of your time to fight what would be a massive blow to trans folks, especially our youth. Come find me outside Dragon's Forge today!
A table with postcards, stickers, pens, and coloring materials
October 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice is building an Alabama Rapid Response Mutual Aid Fund for families impacted by ICE detention. Learn more and donate at bit.ly/ALrapidrespo....
Alabama Rapid Response Mutual Aid Fund. Support our immigrant neighbors! Your donation will go directly to immigrant families impacted by ICE detention. Help keep families together and make Alabama a more humane, welcoming, and livable place for all. For more information and to make a donation, visit https://bit.ly/ALrapidresponse. Together we are strong!
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Alabama is targeting trans books, and we're teaming up with @altrac.works and @rainbowtrouble.bsky.social to fight back. We need YOU to send a letter to the APLS by Oct. 14 to OPPOSE these changes. Learn more and find our letter-writing resources, including printable postcards, at bit.ly/4gub7gz
Alabama's state library board (APLS) is attempting to change the administrative code that determines public libraries' eligibility for public funding, placing transgender naterials for minors at risk. Link to take action or read on for more info: bit.ly/4gub7gz Transphobia is okay, but trans acceptance is not? The proposed change deems "any material that promotes, encourages, or positively depicts transgender procedures, gender ideology, or the concept of more than two biological genders" as "inappropriate" for patrons under the age of 18. The passage of this code change would require Alabama public libraries to remove all trans-positive materials from their youth collections or else forfeit state funding. Want to do more? Sign up to speak at the public hearing in Montgomery on October 21, 2025, 10am. Email Vanessa Carr at vcarr@apls.state.al.us by 4:30pm October 14 to get on the list.
September 19, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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#RocketCityDogBar deets! We'll see y'all this weekend for Queens at 4pm on the Green and eats afterwards at the RCDB. And please bring a book or two for The Diversity Library~

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Rocket City Dog Bar, in collaboration with our friends The Center and Shenaniagans Comedy Theatre: Librarian Appreciation & Book Drive June 28 5-9pm Donate a book: support The Diversity Library at Shenanigans! Show us your library card for 10% off [your tab]! [beer emoji] Dogs. Beer. Books.
June 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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You may have heard that Marjorie Taylor Greene is coming to HSV next week. We hope she's honored to have inspired a drag show and book drive benefiting The Diversity Library at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre 😉💅🏼👸🏽📚
Marjorie Taylor Queens: Drag Queen Mafia ft. Majesty Divine Saturday June 28th 4PM - 7PM Campus 805 Butler Green Celebrate reading with a book drive benefiting the Diversity Library at Shenanigans Comedy Theatre while Drag Queen Mafia presents book reviews on the Green. Books may be dropped off at select Madison Co. businesses or at the event itself. See where the drop-off points are at [http://altr.ac/queens]. Brought to you by: The Alabama Trans Rights Action Coalition At The Root Collective Rainbow Trouble Shenanigans Comedy Theatre The Diversity Library at Shenanigans Blue Apple Books
June 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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#JusticeForJohnScottJr protest this Friday, May 2, at the Decatur City Hall: 402 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL 35601. Gather at 5:30pm for the march starting at 6:30pm.
A graphic depicting a crowd marching outside the Morgan County Courthouse, a painting of John Scott Junior, and photos of John Scott Jr., Steve Perkins, and Jaiden DeJarnett. The text reads "Friday. City Hall. Justice Protest. May 2, 2025. Gather: 5:30 P.M. Starts: 6:30 P.M."
May 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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So you wanna plan a protest? Learn how to do so from experienced local organizers Saturday, May 10, at the Madison Public Library. [This is NOT a library-sponsored event!]
Huntsville Bail Fund Presents: Protest Planning 101 A Community Organizing Workshop Madison Public Library 142 Plaza Boulevard Auditorium One May 10th @ 2:00 PM *Huntsville-Madison County Public Library does not sponsor this program*
April 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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See y'all tomorrow at the @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible5al.bsky.social food drive! Saturday, April 19, 4-6pm, at Back 40 Beer Company, 3254 Leeman Ferry Road Southwest.

All donations benefit Manna House: www.mymannahouse.com
Huntsville 50501, Indivisible 5th District, and the Manna House. Songs of Resistance: Food Drive and Vibes. Join us for music, food, fun, & socializing for community building. All donations will be given to the Manna House. Accepting all foods and non-perishable items. April 19th, 4pm-6pm. Back 40 Beer Co. 3254 Leeman Ferry Rd. SW. For more details, visit www.fiftyfifty.one & indivisble.org.
April 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Corrected flyer
A flyer that says "A funeral for the right to read. Join us as we mourn the loss of intellectual freedom in our libraries. Sunday, March 2 at 4:00pm. Big Spring Park West. Organized by At The Root Collective." The background is of a photo negative of a Christian cemetery.
February 27, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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CORRECTION: We will meet in Big Spring Park *West* at the gazebo!

Young readers in Madison County are about to have their right to free and equitable access to information restricted thanks to far-right bullies and Governor Meemaw. Join us as we greet this next chapter in our library's life...
A flyer that says "A funeral for the right to read. Join us as we mourn the loss of intellectual freedom in our libraries. Sunday, March 2 at 4:00pm. Organized by At The Root Collective." The background is of a photo negative of a Christian cemetery.
February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Save the date! We're bringing you a People's Movement Assembly this summer!

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A digital flyer that says "Save the Date. People's Movement Assembly. Saturday, June 21, 2025. Huntsville, AL. Organized by At The Root Collective.
February 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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We're teaming up with @altrac.works to combat AL HB4 (2025), which seeks to criminalize gender nonconformity and force library workers to censor trans and GNC materials and patrons. Please visit altrac.works and help us fight this and other transphobic legislation.
Transcript: Tell Your Reps! We won't stand for criminalizing librarians, the LGBTQ+ community, or the Right to Read! Vote No on HB4. Joint campaign of At the Root Collective and the Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coaltion, altrac.works. The text overlays a photo of library shelves. The image also includes a QR code that goes to altract.works and the logos of At The Root Collective and ALTRAC.
February 15, 2025 at 4:40 AM