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As we approach the precinct caucus season in March, it's crucial for Utah residents to mark their calendars and make plans to attend their respective gatherings. Every attendee has the potential to make a difference and shape the future of their community and state. We need business leaders to be more involved in the local caucus leadership for our voices bring a common-sense, reasonable approach to civic dialog. Let's seize this opportunity to engage in our democracy, uphold our civic responsibilities, and collectively work towards a better future for all. Locate your precinct caucus by using the following links — Republican Caucus Meetings: https://loom.ly/5ZFJNYw Democrat Caucus Meetings: https://loom.ly/gahBvMo The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce remains nonpartisan, refraining from endorsements or directives to members regarding political preferences. We advocate for responsible civic engagement and encourage diverse participation. #UVChamber #CommunityEngagement

As we approach the precinct caucus season in March, it's crucial for Utah residents to mark their calendars and make plans to attend their respective gatherings. Every attendee has the potential to make a difference and shape the future of their community and state. We need business leaders to be more involved in the local caucus leadership for our voices bring a common-sense, reasonable approach to civic dialog. Let's seize this opportunity to engage in our democracy, uphold our civic responsibilities, and collectively work towards a better future for all. Locate your precinct caucus by using the following links — Republican Caucus Meetings: https://loom.ly/5ZFJNYw Democrat Caucus Meetings: https://loom.ly/gahBvMo The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce remains nonpartisan, refraining from endorsements or directives to members regarding political preferences. We advocate for responsible civic engagement and encourage diverse participation. #UVChamber #CommunityEngagement

🗽Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and a groundbreaking step towards racial justice in NY: Governor Hochul and state legislators have established a Reparations Commission to address the legacy of slavery and ongoing inequity. 🤝🏾 New Yorkers for Reparations (NY4R), a grassroots coalition building the movement for reparations in New York, is gathering signatures and rallying New Yorkers to ensure the commission's success. ➤ But the work has just begun. The Commission needs widespread support to counter MAGA Republican opposition, who seek to whitewash history and block progress. As the NY4R statement says: "Gov. Hochul and state legislators created this commission in response to the demands of New Yorkers across race and place who know reparations are urgent and necessary for making equality real for Black New Yorkers. And we know that the commissioners selected for the task embody the necessary expertise, experience, and values for giving us a roadmap to righting the wrongs of injustice in our state from its foundation.” Join us in taking action this Juneteenth – 📄 Read the full NY4R press release here: https://lnkd.in/dzTr9xMw ✍🏽 Sign NY4R's statement for New Yorkers supporting reparations in the press release 📢 Share this post to spread the word about New York’s historic opportunity for reparations. #Juneteenth #Reparations #RacialJustice #NewYork #NY4R #ReparationsNow #SupportReparations

Everyone underestimates the impact you can make as an elected official on the local level. Here are some local offices you can run for and how they impact your community: 1. City Council: City Council members make decisions on zoning, budgets, and city policies. 2. School Board: Joining the school board allows you to shape policies, advocate for students, and contribute to the quality of education in your district. 3. County Commissioner: County Commissioners oversee county affairs, from infrastructure projects to public services. 4. Mayor: Mayors guide local initiatives, promote economic development, and serve as a voice for their community. 5. Sheriff: Sheriffs shape policing policies, community relations, and the safety measures in your county. 6. District Supervisor: District Supervisors oversee local government functions, including budgeting and community services. Running for office is about making a real impact. Learn how to drive change in your community by visiting: newpolitics.org

Happy Juneteenth from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce! Today, we celebrate freedom and honor the end of slavery in the United States. Let's continue to work together towards equality, justice, and prosperity for all. 🔗 Learn more about Juneteenth and its significance in our community by reading our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/eiF7g4Ji

BSR offices in the U.S. will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America, as Union soldiers marched on Galveston, Texas in 1865. 159 years later, we acknowledge the continued impact of racialized systemic oppression on Black communities throughout the United States and beyond. Whether your company chooses to recognize or observe this holiday, there is an opportunity to approach its commemoration in a way that advances DEI and social justice efforts within your organization. For BSR members, several resources developed by our Equity, Inclusion & Justice (EIJ) team are available in the member portal to help you get started, such as: Allies+: Ally, Advocate, and Accomplice: https://lnkd.in/gZnn_95H; and Inclusive Leadership: https://lnkd.in/gXmT9wrm. For all viewers, we're also pleased to share The Social Justice Guide for Business: Moving Beyond Crisis to Action, developed by BSR's Center for Business and Social Justice: https://lnkd.in/d-ZyUKtZ. We welcome you to engage with these resources and/or reach out to our team, ready to partner with you to further your DEI ambitions and programming. Email us at web@bsr.org. We stand resolute that to achieve sustainability, we must promote equity and justice. #happyjuneteenth, #DEI, #sustainablebusiness

New Entry on the #OhioMBE Wall of Shame: Columbus City Council We stand for #FairnessInBusiness & it's with concern we address the Council's recent 5-2 vote allowing non-citizens to bid on city projects & apply for certifications. This move potentially sidelines our local, minority-owned businesses, who are already facing an uphill battle. Moreover, the dismissive attitude of certain members, notably an "honorary" white woman council member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, towards our Black community leaders is unacceptable. Respectful dialogue is key, and anything less is a disservice to our community. We urge the Columbus City Council to reevaluate their policies & conduct. Our community deserves better. #Accountability #Respect #MinorityBusiness Read more & stay informed https://lnkd.in/ejihJgYW https://lnkd.in/e-ig4Bsy

HISTORY & RESEARCH 96% of privately owned rural land in the United States is owned by people of European descent. Black folks own less than 1% of rural land in the United States. How and why has this happened? One could analyze socio-economic and political factors that have been at play in the Black community using the following: Black folks want to live among each other. Humans are naturally tribal and don’t want to integrate. Owning land requires a particular understanding and/or education that has been historically difficult for Black folks to attain. Black folks moved to cities following industry and jobs and it wouldn’t make sense for them to buy rural land. Credit scores, financial literacy deficiencies, etc. I pose a question: during the “Great Migration”, why would so many Black folks, skilled and trained in agriculture, move to industrial cities up North? I posit that the most influential mechanism has been the restrictive racial covenant. Although they have not been enforceable since the Fair Housing Act was passed in 1968, the treatment of Black folks as chattel property until emancipation, the anti-Black property ownership practices that took place post-civil war/reconstruction, and the subsequent 50 years of restrictive covenants enforced by the federal government have carved out a path that self perpetuates. Learn more https://lnkd.in/eFxAA-qV

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal day in American history when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, received news of their liberation in 1865, two and a half years after the declaration of the Emancipation Proclamation. Today is not just a commemoration of the past but a call to action for the present and future, and a time to reflect on the progress we've made and acknowledge the work that still needs to be done. I encourage you to take a moment to educate yourself about its significance, support Black-owned businesses, participate in local events, and engage in conversations about racial justice. Let us listen, learn, and take meaningful actions to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.   I found the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, linked below, to be informative, and if you have any other resources or creators you'd like to share, please add them to the comments below. Together, we can honor this day by building a future rooted in understanding, unity, and equality.   Read more at https://lnkd.in/eNMwQqtJ

Simply; the Cowardness of Action(s). Even then the Constitution was then and still today not up holden to the Races of the +\-15%ers'. Equality will come when those without representation, we have token representation today, collectively built for themselves the #Infrastructure(s) to secure their own Constitutionality's and support that; which heretofore has yet to be established yet again and then sustained for generations. Will You Stand In the Gap?. Vote your position in All local voting opportunities with one thing on your agenda; the sustained growth & infrastructure of a Nation within the **US without a Tribal Domain. They are NOT called Native; rather Indigenous.