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Habari Gani! Today we celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity)—strengthening bonds in family, community, and beyond. Learn more about Kwanzaa's rich traditions on our blog! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/evbrFNjb How are you embracing Umoja today?

Habari Gani! Today we celebrate the first day of Kwanzaa: **Umoja (Unity)**—strengthening bonds in family, community, and beyond. Learn more about Kwanzaa's rich traditions on our blog! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/evbrFNjb How are you embracing Umoja today?

Today, we remember Nikki Giovanni, a fearless voice who inspired generations with her powerful words on love, justice, and freedom. Her poetry taught us to dream boldly, speak truth, and cherish our humanity. Her light remains with us, guiding us to create, resist, and love as she did. Rest in power, Nikki Giovanni. 🖤 Your legacy endures.

On this day in 1955, the Montgomery Bus Boycott ignited a movement that reshaped the course of history. The boycott marked a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights and equality. This powerful act of solidarity reminds us that collective action can spark monumental change. 📖 Read our most recent blog post at https://lnkd.in/eat8pB-s Together, let's keep the momentum of progress alive!

Thanksgiving holds gratitude for some but pain and reflection for others. In Georgia, November 28 marks the anniversary of the Wanderer's arrival in 1858—a yacht that illegally brought 409 enslaved Africans to Jekyll Island, a horrific act of greed and inhumanity. On this day, we remember those lost to genocide, slavery, and displacement. Let’s honor their resilience by acknowledging these truths and committing to justice. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/dV-YHigS #ThanksgivingReflection #HistoryMatters #JusticeAndRemembrance

Land acknowledgments should honor Indigenous peoples with respect, action, and collaboration. At Chrysalis Lab, we encourage personalized statements, research into local Indigenous history, and engagement with Native Nations. Learn how to craft meaningful acknowledgments and support Tribal sovereignty in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e-DDnjsG #LandAcknowledgment #IndigenousPeoples #DiversityAndInclusion

On this day in 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges bravely walked through the doors of William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, becoming the first Black student to integrate an all-white elementary school in the South. With courage far beyond her years, she faced daily hostility and showed the world the power of resilience and the importance of equality in education. Today, we remember Ruby’s bravery and honor her impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Her story reminds us to continue pushing for a world where all children have the freedom to learn, grow, and thrive. #RubyBridges #OnThisDay #CivilRights

Veterans Day is a moment to honor the sacrifice and commitment of American veterans. Yet, America's reverence has not always reached Black veterans equally. In 1944, the GI Bill promised college tuition, low-cost loans, and support for veterans. While it propelled white veterans to unprecedented heights in wealth and opportunity, it failed to fulfill these promises for Black veterans. Discriminatory practices like redlining barred Black veterans from homeownership, while educational barriers steered them away from college degrees, widening the gaps in wealth and opportunity. By the end of the GI Bill in 1956, millions of white veterans had secured education and home loans, building foundations for generational wealth for their children and families. Black veterans, however, were largely excluded, left on the margins of a prospering America. This disparity in the GI Bill’s impact became a cornerstone of the racial wealth gap, which still endures and is perpetrated today: White households’ median income in 2023 stood at $80,610, while Black households’ median income was $59,490. As we honor all veterans, let us recognize that many Black veterans served with equal bravery yet faced greater obstacles and sacrifices in their journey back home. #veterans #equityinmilitary #blackveterans

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On this day, 56 years ago, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to Congress, paving the way for so many. Let’s honor her legacy by making history again today. We have the chance to elect our first African American and Asian American woman president. Every vote counts—so let’s make it happen! Polls close at 7 PM. Get out there and VOTE! #MakeHistory #ElectionDay #Vote2024 #ShirleyChisholm