Reyets: Social Justice Network

Section 8 has been a lifeline for countless families struggling to afford housing. It's a crucial step towards ensuring the right to affordable housing for all. However, the program faces challenges. What can you do? Share your experiences with Section 8, advocate for increased funding, and support organizations working to expand affordable housing options. Together, we can create a more equitable housing market. #REYETS #KnowYourRights #AffordableHousing

The pandemic sparked an idea that's now changing lives. University Startups' founders, educators, and entrepreneurs, created an online course to teach high school students how to launch social impact ventures. Fast forward, and University Startups provides a transformative learning experience that opens doors to college, internships, and exciting new careers. We're proud of a business empowering the next generation of leaders! Interested in getting involved? Check out more at their website https://lnkd.in/gQAvTtv

Are you dreaming of turning your passion into profit? Check out the Side Hustle Pro podcast! Get inspired by real-life black women in entrepreneurship, learn actionable tips, and discover new business opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, this podcast has something for everyone. Learn more and listen at https://sidehustlepro.co/ #REYETS #KnowYourRights #misogynoir

Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future movement mobilized millions to demand action on climate change. She challenged world leaders and corporations to prioritize sustainability, demonstrating the kind of passionate advocacy that can spark real change. While her platform may be unconventional, her message of urgency and responsibility resonates deeply - a message that all leaders, regardless of field, can learn from. What are you doing to ensure we have a planet for the next generation? #REYETS #KnowYourRights #Doyourpart #Climatechange

JusticeAid is a fantastic grantmaking and capacity-building organization that supports a network of local organizations working on critical social justice issues. They focus on areas like voting rights, LGBTQ rights, police accountability, and criminal justice reform – issues that are critical to ensuring a just and equitable DC for all. By supporting JusticeAid, you're amplifying the work of these essential organizations and helping to build a better future for our nation's capital. Learn more and donate today at justiceaid.org! #REYETS #KnowYourRights #SocialJustice #JusticeAid

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Whitney M. Young Jr. is an unsung hero of the American civil rights movement. He's known for his work in promoting economic empowerment and advocating for social justice. Young emphasized the importance of economic empowerment for African Americans. The Whitney M. Young Jr. Award is given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue. How do you think architecture can be used to address social issues? #REYETS #KnowYourRights #CivilRights

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Bayard Rustin was a behind-the-scenes pioneer of the civil rights movement, he was thoughts to be the Socrates of the American civil rights movement. He was an openly queer black man and his work was essential to the lives of minorities everywhere. He organized the march on Washington where MLK Jr. gave his "I have a dream" speech. He also promoted nonviolent protest, LGBTQIA+ rights, economic justice, and labor rights for the American people. Do you believe nonviolent protest is effective? #REYETS #KnowYourRights #CivilJustice #SocialImpact