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Get this book by Jemar Tisby to give you hope and inspiration in the fight for racial justice. “The Spirit of Justice”.

Juneteenth is an important milestone in the ongoing struggle for racial equity, a value central to our efforts at New Futures. As we pause to commemorate this significant moment in history, we stand in solidarity with communities furthest from justice. Use this guide to Juneteenth events in the DMV to make your own plans to celebrate: https://ow.ly/5uBg50Skpb6

“The battleground for racial justice remains in the South, and the victories for justice must be fought for and by ordinary people in the South together with allies from other parts of the nation. Although the pestilence of racism has historically affected the lives of Black and Brown people, its reach extends to all who counter the ideals of white supremacy. A shared story of us is clear as we collectively reconstruct a democracy that is real for all, not just some. … We must not be cajoled into the thinking that centering Black and Brown perspectives in the current movement for justice minimizes injustices experienced by others. The story we share is that all our liberation is bound together. We are at a point of reconstruction where we must secure and guard our shared liberation. “The current threat to our shared story leads us to the urgency of now. We now witness in real time how the seeds of divisiveness and anti-inclusion are being planted on fertile ground made possible by far-right, conservative leaders specifically, but not exclusively, in Southern states, counties, cities and towns. Therefore, supporting existing and establishing new bases of organized local power that demonstrate bold and radical models of service, advocacy and justice are critical to the success of our new public narrative. This moment more than ever requires a strategic focus on the South for the greater good of our democracy and nation. And power is in the autonomy of local people engaged in this narrative of liberation.”  —Jalaya Liles Dunn, “The Power of Place” Revisit Learning for Justice's Spring 2023 magazine that highlights the deep-rooted legacies of power and justice in communities in the South. #education, #humanrights, #publishing

“Activists, scholars, and researchers across generations have argued that reparations are the way to bring this anti-democratic history to a close. In the United States, most people think of reparations exclusively as cash payments to Black people, and it’s true that financial restitution has always been part of the conversation. But to fully make reparations for the violations of Black people’s rights, we must do more: We must create the conditions for a true multiracial democracy. Reparations go beyond the financial; they mean demanding the cessation of policies that infringe on Black peoples’ rights and suppress Black political power. Reparations also demand that we learn from the ways the United States has violated core democratic principles, and redress that harm by creating a political system where the tenets of democracy are extended to everyone.”

“To fully make reparations for the violations of Black people’s rights, we must do more: We must create the conditions for a true multiracial democracy. Reparations go beyond the financial; they mean demanding the cessation of policies that infringe on Black peoples’ rights and suppress Black political power. Reparations also demand that we learn from the ways the United States has violated core democratic principles, and redress that harm by creating a political system where the tenets of democracy are extended to everyone.” Read more from Liberation Ventures in the Stanford Social Innovation Review: 

Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future: On this Juneteenth, we remember and honor the countless individuals who fought for freedom and justice. Their legacy inspires us to continue the work towards a racially just world. What does Juneteenth mean to you? Share your thoughts and actions towards racial justice. Let's inspire each other. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #RacialJustice #HonoringThePast #ShapingTheFuture

Tomorrow is #Juneteenth! This is when we commemorate America’s second independence day, marking the day when enslaved people in Texas learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had passed two years earlier. Today, we still struggle with the vestiges of racism in our institutions. At Chapin Hall, we work to address bias in research and advance racial equity in systems, and we have several resources to help you do the same. Explore: https://lnkd.in/gFKb8Dhn

📘 **Wrapping Up 'Myths of Black Inferiority' in Keith Boykin's 'Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?'** 📘 As I conclude Part 4 of this profound book, the final chapters offer powerful insights that challenge and dispel long-standing myths affecting black communities: 1️⃣ **Chapter 18 - 'Black Families Are Not Broken'**: This chapter effectively debunks the damaging stereotype of black family dysfunction. Boykin highlights the resilience and diversity within black families, countering the negative narratives that have undermined these communities for too long. 👨👩👧👦 2️⃣ **Chapter 19 - 'Urban Policy Impacts'**: Boykin discusses how policy decisions by predominantly white lawmakers have adversely affected black urban areas, underscoring the need for policy reform that genuinely considers the impact on all communities. 🏙️⚖️ 3️⃣ **Bridging the Divide**: The book also explores the rural-urban divide in race relations, pointing out that racial issues are widespread and manifest differently across various environments. Recognizing and tackling this divide is crucial for achieving true racial justice. 🌍 These enlightening chapters not only educate but also call us to action, urging us to reevaluate and reshape the narratives that shape our understanding of race. 🤔 How can we as professionals leverage this knowledge to influence policy and improve community relations in both urban and rural settings? #KeithBoykin #WhyDoesEverythingHaveToBeAboutRace #SocialJustice #RacialEquality #UrbanPolicy #BlackFamiliesMatter #TheClarkCommunique

📖 In our latest issue, doctoral students Joseph and Brickell look at how the racial principle-policy gap grows and contracts over time. Head over to our website to read this timely and compelling article, "Static Or Evolving? The Racial Principle-Policy Gap, 1994-2022."

On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States, Union Soldiers arrived in Galveston Texas to free more than 250,000 Americans who were still enslaved. #Juneteenth celebrates this day, marking our country's second independence day when all Americans were granted freedom from enslavement. Though Black Americans gained their basic right to freedom on this day, institutional racism still impacts the lives of Black Americans. Urban planning decisions such as redlining, interstate development, and the siting of polluting industries, still overwhelmingly impact lower income and predominantly Black communities. These past decisions decrease health, opportunity, and the freedoms to life, liberty, justice and equality we hold to be self-evident. There is still much to do to eliminate #environmentalracism in America. We believe that everyone deserves clean and safe places to live, work, and play. Through the assessment and cleanup of brownfields, we help transform sites that once perpetuated environmental injustice into spaces that benefit communities. CCLR is committed to continuing the fight for racial justice and equity in the communities we support.