From water justice victories to celebrating Black History Month, here's what you are doing to challenge corporate power this month.

Your monthly eNews from Corporate Accountability.

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    JANUARY 2024 Dear Friend, February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the indomitable spirit, rich heritage, and transformative contributions of the Black community throughout history, and to honor the struggles, achievements, and resilience that have shaped our world. Throughout history, corporations have exploited the labor of Black people, poisoned the land and water in Black communities, and targeted predominantly Black communities to sell toxic products. So to put an end to corporate abuse, we must dismantle the racist systems that have allowed corporate power to function and expand with impunity. This year in honor of Black History Month, our Black Collective team is particularly excited to highlight the impactful contributions of Black women in shaping history, culture, and social justice movements. Learn more and follow along all month long on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. In addition to Black History Month, here are just a few of the ways that you have collectively been challenging corporate power in the past month: Beginning An exciting new chapter at Corporate Accountability Our board chair recently shared the news that, after an exceptional tenure as executive director, Patti Lynn will be moving into a new role at Corporate Accountability by the end of 2024. Over more than six years in this role, Patti built the organization's capacity to be a powerful force for change. She has steered Corporate Accountability to wage campaigns in ways that align with our values, operate in solidarity within a broader movement context, and have the maximum impact. Now, she will be transitioning to a new role to do what she loves most: organize and fundraise for Corporate Accountability. You can read all about this transition in the letters from Board Chair Akinbode Oluwafemi and Patti. Advancing the human right to water We're excited to announce a few victories in the water justice movement that have been years in the making. Last year Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland issued an order to phase out single-use plastics, like bottled water, in national parks by 2032. This will mean a significant reduction in plastic waste littering some of the wildest places in the U.S. More recently, Governor Maura Healey issued an order that ensures the state of Massachusetts will no longer purchase single-use plastic bottles. And finally, the California State Water Board ordered the owner of Arrowhead brand bottled water (formerly owned by Nestlé) to drastically reduce its extraction of water from the San Bernardino National Forest. Read more about these movement victories on our blog. Powering lifesaving campaigns every single month For too long, we have lived under deeply racist and exploitative systems that prioritize corporate profits over people's well-being. But more and more people around the world are seeing the connections between corporate abuse and the existential threat of the many crises we collectively face. Together, we're envisioning and building new systems that prioritize people, communities, liberation, and justice. Of course, that kind of long-term and unpredictable work takes thousands of people coming together. And that is why, right now, we need 50 new monthly donors. And when you join as a monthly donor before February 29, a generous member has agreed to match your first monthly gift with an additional $150! Corporate Accountability stops transnational corporations from devastating democracy, trampling human rights, and destroying our planet. We are building a world rooted in justice where corporations answer to people, not the other way around -- a world where every person has access to clean water, healthy food, a safe place to live, and the opportunity to reach their full human potential.  State Disclosures. Write to us at info@corporateaccountability.org or call us at +1-800-688-8797 (U.S.). Corporate Accountability 10 Milk St, Suite 610, Boston, MA 02108 Sent via ActionNetwork.org. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Corporate Accountability, please click here.