eman-ci-pa-tion : to free from restraint, control, or the power of another especially: to free from bondage June 19th, 1865. The day Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the message of freedom amongst slaves who were still being held in bondage. As we reflect on this day, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate Black Americans for all the creativity, self-dependence, power, belonging, and resilience that’s been built within the community. As a well-established and diverse black-owned construction company, Brinker takes pride in giving back to the city of Detroit, populated with over 77% black or African American people of decent. “We have helped revitalize a major urban city,”, stated Larry Brinker Jr. in an interview. “From giving back to the Boys and Girls Club, Alternatives for Girls, and residents of Detroit to bringing Detroit’s historical artifacts like the Michigan Central Station back to life, Detroit has really given us kind of like a canvas which we could paint on.” We celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation not only on this day but on an everyday basis because “We’re not only constructing buildings. We’re building places for people to belong.”
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UPDATE: This webinar is moving to June. I'll share details when they become available. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please join APA Kentucky's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee as our panelists discuss Systematic Displacement in Black Communities. - Understanding Systematic Displacement: Historical examples of systematic displacement and their long term effects - Equitable Change in Planning Processes: Recommendations for ensuring equity in decision-making and community engagement, and the prioritization of the well-being and preservation of historically marginalized communities. - Historically Black Neighborhoods Ordinance: Discussion of ordinances aimed at protecting historically black neighborhoods and cultural heritage. - Planning and Zoning Laws: Strategies to ensure planning and zoning laws do not disproportionately affect black communities, and for promoting affordable housing, preventing gentrification, and preserving community assets. Please use the link below to join the webinar: https://lnkd.in/eCENeC_f Passcode: 770105
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Living Room Legacies: Home, Land, Stories, and Their Shaping of Identity in Black America - 11/16, 2p-5p Join NCBAE for this immersive journey that explores the deep-rooted connections between our homes, stories, and culture as sacred spaces. Through conversations, storytelling, and reflection, it uncovers how Black American families have used their physical spaces to create legacies, express themselves, and preserve/create cultural identity. It offers a powerful platform for participants to share and celebrate the memories that have shaped their personal and collective identities, honoring home as a nostalgic vessel for both history and healing. Home as a space for creative expression. Home as a space for dignity. Homes as a space for gathering & connecting. Land as a space for legacy. Land as a space for wealth. Land as a space for planting, building, and playing. Stories passed down. Stories for remembering. Stories for the soul. #NCBAE #art #entertainment #family #home #house #decor #friends #community #land #property #gathering #gettogethers #property #holidays #nostalgia #memories #ancestors #heirlooms #hearth #building #ownership
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