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🌟 Day 6: Awareness as a Tool for Advocacy and Change 🌟 Today, we reflect on the importance of awareness in advocacy, drawing inspiration from the Black Panther Party and leaders like David Hilliard. Their community programs—free breakfasts for children, health clinics, and educational initiatives—highlight how awareness can drive substantial change. 📝 Key Points from the Article: Challenging Biases: Awareness helps us identify and challenge our prejudices, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic society. Fostering Inclusivity: By educating ourselves about the intersectionality of Black and queer identities, we can build stronger, more resilient communities. Empowering Advocacy: Knowledge equips us to advocate effectively for justice and equity. Reflect on this: "The struggle for liberation is a long and arduous one, but it is the only path that leads to true freedom and justice for all people." – David Hilliard In light of recent events, it's crucial to recognize how proximity to whiteness can be dangerous for Black and non-white individuals. We must dismantle these barriers through active allyship and intersectionality. 📖 Read more and join the conversation on my Substack newsletter ➡️ In solidarity and empowerment, Desireé B Stephens #Pride #Juneteenth #BlackLiberation #Intersectionality #CommunityBuilding #SocialJustice #DEIA #InclusiveCommunities #Advocacy #Awareness #DavidHilliard #BlackPantherParty

"You can try and remove our books, but you can’t remove our stories." This #PrideMonth, we are celebrating and amplifying the radical act of preserving LGBTQIA+ stories and the individuals and organizations that are advocating for the visibility of LGBTQIA+ lived experiences. Explore how others are combating book bans in this great article from Nonprofit Quarterly https://lnkd.in/gbjktjcG In the coming weeks, follow along as we share organizations and advocates across the US that are leading this important advocacy. #PrideMonth #BannedBooksBanLives #LivedExperiences

🌈 JUNE NEWSLETTER IS OUT NOW 🌈 Join us in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! Our latest newsletter dives into Pride and highlights all the amazing things we accomplished in May—workshops, outreach, and advocacy. Together, we’re making a world where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered. & Here’s why you should subscribe to #SAFENEWS 💜 Get the Scoop: Always be in the loop with the latest news and info that matters to SAFE. Think updates on laws, cool resources, and helpful tips. 💜 Heads Up on Events: Get the lowdown on cool events like workshops, speaking engagements and events. Perfect for learning new stuff and meeting people. 💜 Make a Difference: Hear about neat ways to get involved. Whether it’s volunteering, spreading the word, or other cool projects, you can really make an impact. 💜 Learn Lots: Expect awesome articles, interviews, and real-life stories that teach you a ton about what it’s like for survivors and how to help. 💜 Feel the Power: Regular doses of empowerment and inspiration to keep your spirits high and your motivation strong. Ready to enlighten your inbox? Subscribe to the SAFE Newsletter via the link in our bio. Or, if you’re eager to get started, the current issue is available for reading right now. Just follow the link in our bio to access. https://acesse.dev/XhYNN

Compassion: Show empathy towards those in need, understanding their struggles. 🤝 Kindness: Extend a helping hand without judgment or expectation. 🌟 Inclusivity: Embrace diversity and support all individuals regardless of background. 🌍 Generosity: Give freely, whether it's time, resources, or simply a listening ear. 💖 Advocacy: Stand up for justice and equality, amplifying the voices of the marginalized. 📢 hashtag #CompassionInAction hashtag #KindnessMatters hashtag #InclusiveCommunity hashtag #GenerosityChallenge hashtag #AdvocateForChange

As we have officially ended June, it is important to acknowledge that Pride is each and every day. 🌈 Our LGBTQIA+ community is truly an intersectional community. It is filled with all races, ethnicities, disabilities, neurodiversity, faiths, and so much more. As a result of all of these intersections, there are massive impacts on what is currently happening politically in our country. We cannot ignore or separate these intersections, making the advocacy for ALL. 🌈 We all need to be making Pride a part of our every day experience. It may feel hard to figure out how to do this...there are so many of us out there that can help! ➡ Have your Safe Space, Rainbow, or Ally stickers out all year ➡ Follow all of the impacts on the community throughout the year ➡ Take steps of action - voting, writing your legislators, hosting supports, and so much more - throughout the year ➡ Ally's, remember that the LGBTQIA+ community can't stop thinking about these things or creating safety around them...to be a true ally, that is an important part for you to do as well. ➡ Address phobic rhetoric, statements, phobic organizations, and organizations that are performative allyship. 🌈 We CAN make change. We CAN stop these harmful experiences. WE CAN'T do that alone. 🌈 Let's make Pride an every day experience. #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideIsAllYear #PrideIsEveryday #StrengthInPride #InThisTogether #WeCantDoThisAlone #Ally #Community #MakingChange #Advocating #Activism #Advocacy #MTS #MaveriqueTherapeuticServices

Advocacy andActivism, the terms are often used interchangeably, it's important to distinguish between activities and activism. Activities refer to actions or efforts undertaken to achieve a specific goal or objective. Activism, on the other hand, involves a more deliberate and sustained effort to bring about systemic change or address social injustices. Advocacy plays a crucial role in supporting activism by providing a voice and platform for marginalized communities, influencing policy decisions, and mobilizing public support for social causes. #dei #diversityequityandinclusion Dolapo Agbede FIMC, ACIPM, LDS #boschalumninetwork #diversity #inclusion #hrprofessionals Olufunke Williams, SPHRi ,ACIPM Omotoke Titilope Olugbode

There’s a reason why we say nothing about us without us In this week’s episode of Always Looking Up I sat down with Dom Kelly. Dom is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of New Disabled South, a non-profit working to achieve liberation and justice for disabled people in the South, and New Disabled South Rising, its advocacy arm. Prior to that he served as both the Georgia Fundraising Director and the Senior Advisor for Disability for Stacey Abrams’ campaign for governor of Georgia and was the Senior Fundraising Manager and a Strategic Advisor for Disability at Fair Fight Action, where he also created and led the organization’s Disability Council composed of prominent disability advocates and policy experts from across the country. We discuss: ▫️Understanding disability from a political perspective ▫️The importance of base-building ▫️How New Disabled South is achieving its mission and much, much more. Links to listen below (transcription coming soon). Please rate, review and subscribe so you never miss an episode Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bK3wHI Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bFkWp7 #alwayslookingup #accessibility #inclusion #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #disabilityjustice #dwarfism #dwarfismawareness #littlebutfierce #representationmatters #democracy #voting #votingrights #advocate #advocacy #activist #activism

Racial equity is not just a goal; it's a labor of love and commitment. Diversity and inclusion are not checkboxes to mark; they are the pillars of strength that uphold our society. Empowerment is not a gift; it's a birthright that fuels our dreams." Together, we build a legacy of courage, compassion, and change. Join us on this journey of transformation, where love leads and we leave a legacy of sustainable change for future generations. #Racial Equity #Social Change #Community Engagement #Advocacy #Empowerment #Legacy Building. This is our story. This is our legacy. If you feel inclined to learn more about how white women can advance racial equity in our lifetime, make sure to sign up on our website or through the Resources tab.

Having a safe place to go is a critical first step. Knowing that place has the specialized resources you and your children need is vital to breaking the cycle. ❤️

For people who want to get involved in activism on one of the major national or world problems such as the climate crisis or reproductive rights, what are having trouble identifying a form of activism project that is a good fit for them or their lifestyle, but would still make a difference. Great book!