On Wednesday, we had the opportunity to “Hike the Hill”, expanding our knowledge of the upcoming legislative session and connecting with Texas representatives to inspire meaningful change. At UFCU, we believe in deepening our understanding of key community issues, their impact, and how we can make a meaningful difference. A heartfelt thank you to David Courreges, Director of Legal and Compliance at UFCU, for leading the way and delivering insightful commentary throughout the day. We also want to thank our speakers, Vikki Goodwin, Vince Leibowitz, and Chris Turnley. Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the representatives from other credit unions who joined us, Benjamin Teske, MBA, CUBLP (Greater Texas Credit Union), Tony Hale (Texell Credit Union), Derrick Brown (Texas Health Credit Union), and Kish Johnson (A+ Federal Credit Union). Special shoutout to all the employees who attended — use your newfound knowledge to continue supporting our community and the credit union movement!
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Robert Woodson is a gem. A man who grew up during Jim Crow, but now proclaims the benefits of education and avoiding the "victim" mentality required by DEI. "What comes after “diversity, equity, and inclusion”? Hundreds of DEI programs are now falling out of favor across America. Far too many of those leading efforts to correct course have been satisfied with simply rolling back problematic policies and legislation. The Woodson Center recently helped Utah find a more productive path forward." "My problem with DEI was never about its intentions but rather its impact. I have taken issue with many DEI efforts because they are dangerous, often fatal, distractions from the very real work that needs to be done in the most vulnerable communities in America. Mandatory racial-sensitivity trainings burn through participants’ goodwill and patience very quickly while doing nothing to reduce crime, violence, poverty, or other urgent problems. But by redirecting funds to instead provide substantive help to those who are struggling, mandatory racialized trainings will come much closer to achieving their stated goals." "Our simple and irrefutable conclusion is that the problems of every community have answers within that community. In short, look not at the failures in those communities but rather for the successes, and then resource the community leaders who possess moral authority and the trust of their neighbors so that their successes multiply. This approach is not glamorous. It takes time, verified local knowledge, and a willingness to get involved, with a level of commitment and granularity that most organizations and individuals do not possess. But it empowers those who are committed for the long haul to get the work done, which leads to transformation that endures. Normal Americans from all walks of life are exhausted by the never-ending conflict that the arguments over DEI have given us. It’s time to move beyond DEI and invest in the real solutions that are found within the communities that need them most." https://lnkd.in/gxEQg3aS
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3wThis was a fantastic day and step forward. Thank you to all who attended and made this progress possible.