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08/05/2026

At this year’s Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Assembly, our founder, Takema Robinson, joined a conversation with Rev. Alex Salvatierra, and host Dr. Andy Hale, followed by a screening of The Perfect Neighbor.

During the podcast conversation her answer as to where she finds hope: an awakening — and communities where children are still outside playing with each other. That’s the world this work is for.

This fall, we’re bringing The Perfect Neighbor and conversations like this one to communities across the country. Want the tour to come to yours? The interest form is in our bio.

07/28/2026

If each of our followers donated at least $25 today we would raise nearly $30,000! Now imagine if each of you shared this post with 3 friends, or doubled your donation. It doesn’t take much to make a BIG difference.

Whether you’re a one-time or recurring donor, your $25 contribution to the Standing in the Gap Fund helps ensure families and organizers impacted by racial violence have access to the tools and resources they need.

Stand in the Gap today by clicking the link 🔗in our bio and making your $25 contribution.

07/10/2026

The gap doesn’t close on its own. We close it — TOGETHER.

This year, we’re taking The Perfect Neighbor everywhere the conversation needs to happen — and the invitation is wide open.

Churches. HBCUs. Law schools. Civil rights organizations. Philanthropy and community foundations. Community violence intervention and gun violence prevention organizations. Journalism schools.

These are the institutions that shape public understanding and policy — and we’re bringing this film, and this conversation, straight to them.

If your community is willing to receive it and open to dialogue, we want to be there. Full stop.

Been with us from the beginning? Thank you. Just finding us? Welcome — there’s a place for you in this work.

📩 Want to bring a screening to your community? DM us or hit the link in bio.

06/29/2026

Generosity isn’t a one-time thing. It’s infrastructure.

Every dollar to Standing in the Gap Fund does three things: it gets families through an immediate crisis, it funds the public education that keeps communities informed before tragedy strikes, and it backs the advocacy work pushing for the policy change that protects people long-term.

This isn’t charity in the traditional sense. It’s a standing commitment — the kind that doesn’t disappear when the headlines do.

If you’ve ever wondered what “stand in the gap” actually means in practice, this is it. Your support is the gap-filler.

Give today at StandingInTheGapFund.org

06/23/2026

❓DID YOU HEAR ❓Georgia lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 572, legislation that would significantly expand the state’s Stand Your Ground law. If enacted, the bill would allow individuals claiming self-defense to seek immunity from prosecution at an early stage in the legal process, requiring prosecutors to meet a higher evidentiary standard before a case can proceed.

Supporters argue the measure strengthens due process and protects the presumption of innocence. Critics, however, warn that it could make it more difficult to prosecute violent crimes and create additional barriers for families seeking justice. During Senate debate, lawmakers raised questions about whether a law like this could have altered the prosecution of the men convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, highlighting the far-reaching implications of these policies.

The bill has passed the Georgia Senate and now moves to the state House. As the conversation continues, it serves as a reminder that laws governing self-defense shape not only courtroom outcomes, but also the pathways to accountability and healing available to families and communities.

06/18/2026

Flashback to our screening of The Perfect Neighbor in DC! One of the highlights of the evening was hearing Dr. Rashawn Ray guide a powerful conversation about the role of storytelling, public safety, and systemic change.

Joined by our founder Takema Robinson and Bethany Young (DC Justice Lab), the discussion challenged us to think beyond a single tragedy and toward the structures that shape our communities every day. These are the conversations that help transform witness into action.

Thank you to Greater Washington Community Foundation for hosting this special evening and for continuing to stand alongside us in this work.

06/14/2026

Sunday’s are the perfect day for a good read. Check out this year’s “Perspectives” from our guest contributors Melba Pearson-Mecham, Aria Florant of Liberation Ventures and our latest feature on the website from Cameron Whitten of Brown Hope.

Click the link in our bio or head straight to standinginthegapfund.org and hover over the Stay Connected tab to see all of our Perspectives blog posts.

06/12/2026

Change doesn’t happen because one person shows up.
It happens because a community decides to stand together.

Whether you attend a screening, share a story, partner with us, or become a sustaining donor, you’re helping build a future where families are met with care, dignity, and support.

In Community
📍Slide 2: New York City: Post-Screening Gathering
📍Slide 3: New York City: Philanthropy Partners Talkback & Convening
📍Slide 4: Miami: Panel during Fund launch

Join us in standing in the gap.

Learn more at StandingInTheGapFund.org.

05/29/2026

Fear and cynicism may shape this moment, but they do not have to define our future. In our latest Perspectives blog, of shares a powerful reflection on activism, optimism, and why collective liberation is still worth fighting for.

Read the full piece now at StandingInTheGapFund.org under the “Stay Connected” tab or click the link 🔗 in our bio

05/19/2026

Standing in the Gap Fund has entered its next chapter (Phase 3) and we’re grateful to have so many of you continuing to learn about and champion this important work.

Phase 3 leads with a focus on public education, coalition-building, cultural partnerships and community engagement, while still supporting long-term repair and healing for families.

✅ Phase 1 (2023 - 2024): Immediate care and the fight for justice for Ajike “AJ” Owens.

✅ Phase 2: (2024 - 2026) Sharing her story with the world through storytelling, culture, media, and The Perfect Neighbor.

WE ARE HERE ➡️ Phase 3 (2026 and beyond): Building toward systems change.

Ajike’s story helped illuminate the gap.

Now we are building the infrastructure to help close it.

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