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These red 'Melt the ICE' protest hats have raised $588K for Minnesota. Here's how to get one if you can't knit your own

Organizers have created an option for knitters and crocheters to donate hats for people to buy — with all proceeds going to immigrant communities in Minnesota.
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Activists create directory of 470+ Latino businesses to support on Super Bowl Sunday: 'They need us more than ever'

The list includes over 470 bars and restaurants across 13 major U.S. cities, encouraging fans to exclusively support Latino establishments for the big game.
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Crocheters protest Minnesota immigration raids with red 'Melt the ICE' hat fundraiser

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” crochet patterns have already raised $400,000 for local organizations supporting immigrants.
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Good News This Week: January 31, 2026 - Taxis, Monks, & Knitted Hats

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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As ICE continues crackdown in Minnesota, legal education is a form of self-defense

Know Your Rights trainings have surged in popularity as ICE continues its violent tactics across the country.
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Quote: Activism is my rent for living on the planet. — Alice Walker

34 Best Quotes About Activism — By Activists

The best quotes from famous activists about making a difference in the world. Plus, downloadable social media graphics and phone backgrounds.
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February: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes

The ultimate calendar of February's awareness days, national months, and more...
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Black History Month Quote Graphic: This is our national truth: America would not be America without the wealth from Black labor, without Black striving, Black ingenuity, Black resistance. — Nikole Hannah-Jones

75 Quotes To Celebrate Black History Month

We’ve curated a collection of beautiful quotes about Black history, the Black experience, and Black History Month, by prominent figures in Black history as well as today’s activists, leaders, and creators.
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Andrew Zimmern feeds Minnesota neighbors amid ICE occupation: 'Please do something today to help'

The beloved Travel Channel star continues to be vocal against ICE presence in his home state of Minnesota.
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30+ Ideas To Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month

Now more than ever, it is crucial to honor Black History Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of Black Americans. 
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Protestors in Minnesota hold up a sign that reads "No Kings, No ICE"

These nonviolent strategies from people in war zones across the world can teach a lesson about ICE resistance

Violence can bring feelings of fear, isolation, and powerlessness, but unity can overcome fear, an international studies professor writes.
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Red knitted 'Melt the ICE' hats raise $250K for Minnesota

The red knitted hats have gone viral across the crafting corners of the internet as a symbol of resistance against ICE.
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