Our beginning
Turning protest into progress.
SUJ was born in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. Ongoing dialogue with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department helped launch safety initiatives for individuals with autism and special needs.
I am because we are
Stand Up For Justice
Rooted in the Spirit of Ubuntu, we are building a Beloved Community grounded in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness - guided by equity, compassion, and collective healing.
Our journey
From local action to global healing.
What began as a local call for justice grew into a movement for unity when founders, youth leaders, and local law enforcement chose dialogue over division.
Through music, arts, community organizing, and restorative conversations, SUJ keeps a simple promise alive: justice through compassion.
The story
Justice, Ubuntu, wellness, and sacred love as one living movement.
Global expansion
The Spirit of Ubuntu.
In 2022, the movement expanded through Ubuntu International, inspired by an award-winning documentary filmed across 10 African countries and centered on "I Am Because We Are."
Documentary
The Spirit of Ubuntu
The film follows communities embodying unity, creativity, and hope, and continues to inspire Ubuntu Hubs throughout Africa and beyond.
Fuel the work
Help build the Beloved Community.
Your support expands community dialogues, youth programs, women-led healing spaces, Ubuntu Hubs, and wellness outreach.
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Four expressions of justice, unity, healing, and love.
Stand Up For Justice
Grassroots movement for creative activism and community building.
- MLK Day celebrations
- Juneteenth events
- Community dialogues
- Blue Envelope program
Ubuntu International
Global empowerment network across Africa and beyond.
- Ubuntu Hubs
- Women's empowerment
- Sustainable farming
- Arts education
Divine Mother's Love
Sacred alliance honoring the Divine Feminine and ancestral wisdom.
- Sound healings
- Global gatherings
- Mentorship
- Sacred ceremonies
Edentia Wellness
Holistic well-being, medical freedom, and spiritual wholeness.
- Plant medicine
- Nutrition guidance
- Sound therapy
- Wellness education
Impact memories
Programs that turn care into visible change.
Youth Programs
Inspiring a new generation of changemakers to learn, lead, and live Ubuntu.
Festivals & Events
Using creativity as a catalyst for awareness, healing, unity, and peace.
Community Gardens
Transforming unused spaces into living classrooms for sustainability.
Healing Sessions
Creating sacred spaces for restoration, shared leadership, and care.
Global Connection
Linking local action to a worldwide community of peacebuilders.
Women Gatherings
Honoring strength, creativity, and spiritual power in women-led change.
More about our movement
Founded by creative activism and spiritual service.
Stand Up For Justice was co-founded by Antoinette Rootsdawtah and Pato Banton, whose combined experiences in social justice, music, and spiritual leadership created the foundation for this movement.
Ubuntu teaches that "I am because we are." This principle guides everything from community dialogues in California to women-led empowerment programs in Africa.
Mission
To cultivate love, fairness, and truth while uplifting voices, stories, and creative power too often unheard.
Vision
A Beloved Community where justice is unbiased, wellness is accessible, and every human being is treated with dignity.
Our impact
Measurable change in communities worldwide.
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Our values
Love in action, lived out through service.
- Nonviolent social change rooted in love.
- Fairness, dignity, and belonging for all people.
- Healing, wellness, and freedom of choice in health.
- Honoring women and the Divine Feminine.
- Art, music, and storytelling as instruments of transformation.
- Restorative justice through compassion, truth, and community healing.
The challenge we face together
We stand as a bridge between worlds.
We face systems that divide rather than connect and wounds that cry out for healing. Through music, art, storytelling, education, and holistic wellness, SUJ is proving that love is a force for justice, healing, and transformation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is Stand Up For Justice?
SUJ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd. It brings people together through dialogue, creative activism, and programs that promote peace, empathy, and equality.
What is the Spirit of Ubuntu documentary?
It is an award-winning film produced by Ubuntu International that captures the essence of Ubuntu - "I Am Because We Are" - through stories filmed across 10 African countries.
How does SUJ connect with the other branches?
Stand Up For Justice, Ubuntu International, Divine Mother's Love, and Edentia Wellness are expressions of one movement rooted in Truth, Beauty, and Goodness.
How can I get involved?
Volunteer, host a screening, support a community event, join a wellness or empowerment program, or donate to expand Ubuntu Hubs and outreach.
Ready to make a difference?