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I am a Palestinian business owner. Deal with it. I am proud to use our small business platform to stand up for justice. Asking for an end to an indiscriminate war on a civilian population isn't conditional on who's paying us or who may be uncomfortable with our beliefs. I believe in peace, in justice, in humanity, in a ceasefire. It's pretty simple. As a business owner, I am fully aware of the risk this poses – if only our company measured its success and worth by its bottom line, which we don't. We measure our company success by knowing who we are. We measure it by having solidarity for any member of our staff whose identity, people, community or self expression are threatened or at risk. I am particularly aware of the bias that will be assumed in my position on the topic of Palestine. I also know what my progressive values are: uncompromising, especially in this moment. Excessive and disproportionate use of power, in any circumstance, needs to be called out. Independence in this case means the above views are my own... AND MY COMPANY'S. ✊

It was an amazing event last night at the 3rd Annual Faces of Holland Silent Auction! Making an impact by supporting local families through The Barkann Foundation. It was a packed room of community leaders and trailblazers. If you are interested in learning more about how you can get involved with The Faces of Holland - Connect with Alexis Cohen of Alexis Cohen & Associates 🫶🏽 #communityengagement #communityinvolvement #servicebeforeself #fosteringgrowth #connectingcommunites #businessgrowth #relationshipbuilding #businessdevelopment

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Most Vancouverites have heard about Smokey D, right? The graffiti legend lighting up Vancouver with his art. But what many might not realize is the incredible impact he’s had on Downtown Eastside. This part of our city goes through a lot, every single day, and it's worlds apart from the Vancouver most of us know. Yet, there’s this amazing sense of community there that you don't find just anywhere. Smokey D’s story is more than just about art; it’s about making real, tangible differences in people’s lives with whatever you have to offer. With just his cans, creativity, and a big heart, he’s shown how much light you can bring into others' lives. And honestly, it’s pretty inspiring. Downtown Eastside could use all the help and love it can get, but there’s also so much we can learn from them. The way they stick together, support each other – it’s something special. It makes you think about the power of community and how we, too, can contribute in our own ways. So, if you’ve got a minute, dive into Smokey D’s journey through this documentary. It’s a solid reminder that it doesn’t take much to make a big impact. Whether you’re into graffiti or not, there’s something in his story for everyone. Let's not forget the bigger picture here – it’s about more than just helping out. It's about learning from each other and strengthening those ties that bind us as a community.

We can easily change things to build a better world for everyone, my only questions are. 1. why haven't we done so when we have so many people protesting, rioting, separate bandaid solutions, etc? 2. what support systems do we need to accomplish this? 3. when can we get it done? A: anytime, it just takes people understanding newer systems and getting off their butts to volunteer to get it done. Larry King 1974 with Jacque Fresco explaining the basics: https://lnkd.in/g76_C5h8 The Venus Project website for volunteering: https://lnkd.in/g4pxzQ3c

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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬-𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚 - The region that became Alabama was occupied by aboriginals as early as some 10,000 years ago. -Europeans reached the area in the 16th century. -During the first half of the 19th century, cotton and slave labor were central to Alabama’s economy. -The state played a key role in the American Civil War; its capital, Montgomery, was the Confederacy’s first capital. -Following the war, segregation of blacks and whites prevailed throughout much of the South. -Alabama was at the center of the American Civil Rights Movement and home to such pivotal events as the Montgomery Bus Boycott. -Date of Statehood: December 14, 1819 -Capital: Montgomery -Population: 4,779,736 (2010) -Size: 52,420 square miles -Nickname(s): The Yellowhammer State; The Heart of Dixie; The Cotton State -Motto: Audemus jura nostra defendere (“We dare maintain our rights”) -Tree: Southern Longleaf Pine -Flower: Camellia -Bird: Yellowhammer Woodpecker (Northern Flicker) -Interesting Facts...... -In 1919, the city of Enterprise erected a monument to the boll weevil in recognition of the destructive insect’s role in saving the county’s economy by encouraging farmers to grow more lucrative crops such as peanuts instead of traditional cotton. -Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday, in 1836. -The Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American flying unit in the U.S. military, were trained in Alabama. Their accomplished combat record, including the accumulation of more than 850 medals, was an important factor in President Truman’s decision to desegregate armed forces in 1948. Source: https://loom.ly/__RqAAo #Alabama

Action-driven youth communities significantly impact society by fostering leadership, promoting social justice, and driving grassroots change. They mobilize and mentor young people, inspiring them to implement actions in their communities, schools, and homes. This engagement helps build a sustained environment movement and addresses critical issues like climate change and social justice. Leverage this platform and opportunity to access, learn and future collaborate on how to organize as a citizen to initiate/ lead/ participate in movements. That create a force to push the needle in any kind of situation where one needs to take back one’s power as a vital part of society. And equally do the hard work it requires. #citizenpower #citizenmovements #collaboration #toolkits Kimsuka Iyer Anu Prasad Nita Luthria Row Ajay Row @Santana Khurana Smita Premchander Satya Arikutharam Shilo Shiv Suleman Raghunathan V Meena Raghunathan Uma Mahadevan-Dasgupta

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