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This Juneteenth, #TeamSPB honors the past and embraces the future. We will celebrate Juneteenth by hosting an internal discussion with esteemed Author Bakari Sellers, who will shed light on the current state of racial discourse and discuss the steps we can take toward a more inclusive future. #Juneteenth I #DEI I #DEIEvent

PLNU celebrates the historical and enduring significance of Juneteenth as a day of liberation and equality. Walter Augustine, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Diversity and Belonging at PLNU, shares an uplifting message about how Juneteenth is not only a story about America, but also a story about faith. #Juneteenth #plnu https://lnkd.in/gqy3wtxw

At the National Civic League, we know civic engagement is vital for addressing issues like racial equity, youth leadership, and more. Discover our work here https://ow.ly/2kyQ50SjYtp

Tomorrow is Juneteenth. Check out our blog to read about this day and ideas for commemorating it! Check out my blog post https://wix.to/mMF6jS1 #juneteenth

Bibi, M. (2023). Grassroots responses from the Black community towards the race riots of the 1980s. Fields: Journal of Huddersfield Student Research, 9(1), 1-17. Abstract: Much of the literature on the topic of race relations and rioting is consumed by state narratives and those of elites as opposed to uncovering the voices of Black people who have endured, lived through, and shaped their culture and lives around these concepts. This article builds upon existing work on race relations, providing agency to the Black community to articulate their rightful lived experiences, emotions, and perceptions of the riots and issues of race relations during the 1980s. Grassroots experiences of the Black community will be compared to academic outputs relating to race relations and rioting regarding how such responses were captured in official policy, reports, and secondary literature. The following research questions were addressed: What was the cause of the race riots in the 1980s? What were the subsequent reactions? What methods of resistance were utilized by the Black community? What was the impact of government officials and policies in response to the race riots? Contrary to popular sentiments, the events of the 1980s were not due to the innate criminality and delinquent culture of Black people, but rather, humane reactions towards the poverty and criminalization afforded to Black people by the state in which they were retaliating and responding in solidarity against. By including the academic works of Stuart Hall and Paul Gilroy this article incorporates emerging narratives that reiterate the points mentioned above. Through incorporating the cultural output of Linton Kwesi Johnson, John Agard, and Benjamin Zephaniah a realistic presentation is offered of the experiences of criminalization and racialization endured by Black men, their recollections, and their views on reforms.

🎉 Freedom is a journey—one that's never finished. 🌟 Celebrate Juneteenth with us and make a difference in the lives of others by sharing your story. 📖❤️ #Juneteenth #CelebrateFreedom #ShareYourStory #SimsPurzer #TexasFamilyLaw #FamilyLaw

Today is an important day of celebration. This article explains more about the origin and significance of Juneteenth. #juneteenth

Did you know our co-founder Crystal is half Irish? Read the blog post to learn more and discover how Inclusive Guide DEI Resources supports individuals on their journey of self-discovery and advocacy. #StPatricksDay #IrishHeritage #InclusiveGuideDEI 🌈📚

👉🏾The Haitian Revolution brought an end to slavery and French colonial rule in Haiti in 1804. 👉🏾 In Saint Lucia and the rest of the English-speaking Caribbean, our enslaved ancestors were freed in 1834, a year after the official proclamation. 👉🏾 The formal end of slavery in the Spanish-speaking countries of South and Central America occurred during pivotal independence movements which began as early as the 1810s, with slavery ending in most of these countries by the 1850s. Slavery in Puerto Rico ended in 1873, and in Cuba in 1886. 👉🏾 After a 10-year transition period from the initial proclamation, enslaved persons in Suriname and the Dutch Antilles were freed in 1873. 👉🏾 In 1888, Brazil was the last country in the Americas where slavery came to an end. ---------- Juneteenth (June 19) commemorates the end of slavery in the United States which is an important part of this timeline. Occurring in 1865, this places the US as one of the last countries to end slavery in the Americas. This TedX animation was beautifully and intentionally crafted and gives a comprehensive overview of the end of slavery in the United States and the continued fight for racial equality for Black Americans to this day.

Race Table Talks: Creating Space for Honest Conversations 📅 November 2nd 🕔 5:30 - 7:30 PM 📍 Location: 35 Barnes Road, St. John’s 👥 Open to all genders of nonracialized individuals Curious about how to be a better ally and navigate conversations around race and privilege? Our Race Table Talks are designed to help you explore these critical topics in an open and non-judgmental space. This is more than just a discussion—it's an opportunity to learn, unlearn, and grow alongside others committed to understanding racism and taking actionable steps towards anti-racism. Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, this session is for you. Ready to engage? Register here: https://lnkd.in/d8crJ4uh Spaces are limited—secure your spot today! Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and equitable world. #RaceTableTalks #AntiRacism #InclusiveLeadership #EquityMatters #AllyshipInAction