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Late update! I have been working as a Senior Business Consultant for The Hip Hop Party Movement since last month. This Super PAC leverages #hiphop culture to promote political inclusion and #education for historically underrepresented communities. In today's world, where free press and political speech face unprecedented challenges, their mission is more important than ever. It’s a movement by the people and for the people - check them out, follow them, and find ways to support on LinkedIn, Instagram, and at TheHipHopParty.org. #TheHipHopParty #PoliticalInclusion #Education #AmericaTogether #democracymatters #diversityequityandinclusion

Have you heard of the Points of Light Civic Circle? It is a framework that helps connect you to real, impactful opportunities that can make a difference in your community. Watch the short video below and see how you can start making a difference today or take what you are already doing to the next level. 👇🏽 #PointsofLight #CivicCircle

Here is one of THE BIGGEST stumbling blocks community builders face in engaging new people: FEAR AND DOUBT. It's not: -How to find new people to reach out to. -Designing meaningful and relevant programming to attract participants. -Being warm and welcoming when people arrive. (To be sure, all of those are an artform, and they can trip folks up, but the biggest sticking point is Fear.) Our inner critic tells us all kinds of unhelpful stories, like "the thing I’m recruiting for is no good, or it must not be interesting to people." or "They don’t like me or they think that I’m uncool." or "I’m bugging them, and they think I’m being too sales-y." There are techniques to move through so many of our sticking points, but as someone who has trained community builders in Relationship Based Engagement for 15 years, I spend most of my time helping people move through FEAR. That's why I loved this comment in the chat at the end of yesterday's Assembly Master Class: "I appreciate how many of us have the same concerns and fears!" Indeed we do. #RelationshipBasedEngagement #JewishCommunity

Here’s a peek behind the scenes as our BeLocal Tulsa magazine comes to life in the print shop. ✨ #belocal #belocalmagazine #newmovers #hiddengems #newresidents #newcity #communitylife #communitysupport #localbusinesses #smallbusinesses #localtips

Come join me for a watch party showing of "Out Of My Mind! " This movie is about a sixth grade, nonverbal, wheelchair user with CP. With the help of technology & allies, she teaches what she has to say is more important than how she says it. I hope to see you there! RaeAnne Lindsay, Ms. Wheelchair USA 24-25 #mwusa #mswheelchairusa #mtwusa #disabilitypageants #OutOfMyMind

"🌍✨ This MLK Day, let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by transforming our reflections into action! As the presidential inauguration approaches, civil rights leaders are calling on us to engage in vital dialogues around social equity, justice, and economic empowerment. Together, we can leverage our expertise in the financial sector to advocate for policies that uplift all communities. Join the movement for positive change and let’s create a brighter future, united in purpose! 💡 #MLKDay2025 #SocialJustice #EconomicEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement #ActNow #UnityMatters" #MLKDay2025 #SocialJustice #EconomicEmpowerment #CommunityEngagement #ActNow #UnityMatters

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Sauti Stream X-Space on "Bridging the Gap Between Online and Offline Activism." Your engagement, questions, and ideas made it a truly insightful conversation! Missed the discussion or want to revisit it? Catch the recording here: bit.ly/49Hhn16 [Skip to 8:45] We still need your thoughts on this critical question: What steps can individual activists take to make their work more representative of the broader population? How can we ensure that local voices, especially from rural areas, are included in online activism? Share your answers using the hashtag #SautiStream, and let’s keep amplifying every voice! #HumanRightsUG

For most of the past decade we’ve been developing ways for our most severely affected, disabled and invisible colleagues to achieve and/or reconnect their own best forms of media privilege. This is a tricky landscape (and wow, daunting), but we’re better at navigating it than any other organization we know of. As increased resources flow in, we’ll get to show you more and more of the astonishing outcomes we achieve through this work. https://lnkd.in/ekNGpP-W 💖

Our 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity is working to accelerate equitable access to quality playgrounds and other playspaces. Learn more about where we're working, how to become a partner, and how to support this mission at https://bit.ly/3yyKq91

✨ Big Announcement: The Launch of Unseen Challenges! ✨ After months of dedication, collaboration, and passion, I’m thrilled to introduce Unseen Challenges, a disability advocacy group committed to breaking barriers, amplifying disabled voices, and building a more inclusive, anti-ableist society. Why Unseen Challenges? Accessibility is not just about accommodating needs—it’s about creating opportunities, fostering belonging, and empowering everyone to thrive. With Unseen Challenges, we’re taking a bold step toward dismantling systemic accessibility barriers and shaping a future where inclusion is the norm, not the exception. What We’re Doing: 🔹 Advocating for policies and practices that promote accessibility and equity 🔹 Innovating solutions to make workplaces, communities, and digital spaces truly inclusive 🔹 Empowering disabled individuals with resources and tools to succeed This is just the beginning, and I’d love for YOU to be a part of this journey! 🌐 Explore Our Mission: https://lnkd.in/gbKXUW3Z 💬 Join the Conversation: Let me know your thoughts or share how you’ve been impacted by accessibility challenges or solutions. Together, let’s break barriers and build a world where accessibility empowers all. Thank you for your support—it means the world! 💙 #UnseenChallenges #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityAdvocacy #BreakingBarriers #AntiAbleism #InclusionMatters #Leadership #AdvocacyInAction