“The people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press” – Ida B. Wells
For as long as I can remember, I’ve believed in the power of people and our ability to come together, share stories, and create change from the ground up. Before I was an organizer, I was a teenager, speaking out for racial equity in education. Those early experiences of speaking up, even when I felt scared, taught me that real change begins when everyday people get together and listen to one another.
Over the years, that same belief has guided everything I do — from working alongside communities fighting for Climate Justice, helping shape policy that centers and respects frontline leadership, to raising my son and teaching him that care for community is one of the most powerful forms of leadership.
That’s why Checktheweather.net was created: to cultivate a space with and for community empowerment, where truth, culture, and connection come together.
Building a Shared Space for Change
Check The Weather is an independent, community-driven platform for people who care about the world we live in. This is not just about the weather. This platform also highlights the social, political, and cultural climates that shape our daily lives.
Visit Checktheweather.net for, community news, profiles, local events, and creative voices that too often get overlooked. This isn’t just about stories — it’s about perspective. It’s about reclaiming the power to define what matters, to name our challenges, and to celebrate our resilience.
At its heart, Check The Weather is an invitation:
- to stay informed,
- to stay connected, and
- to build something together.
This platform is a conversation — one rooted in trust, care, and the collective work of imagining a better world.
Join the Conversation
We’re creating something that belongs to all of us — a space where educators, artists, advocates, and everyday readers can share their voices, stories, and solutions. Follow @Checktheweather on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to get weekly updates, resources, and insights delivered straight to your inbox.
If you have an idea, an event, or a story that deserves to be told, visit our Contribute Page to learn how to get involved.
And if you believe in independent storytelling and want to help sustain this work, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon. Every contribution — whether a dollar, a share, or a story — helps keep the conversation growing.
Launching Checktheweather.net is a journey of creating a shared space for reflection, connection, and action — a space where we can all check in with the world around us and the one within us.
Because when we know the forecast, we can prepare — and when we prepare together, we can change what comes next.
With Joy and Gratitude,
Kari Fulton
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Checktheweather.net
