Civic Responsibility Project’s Post

National Civics Day is important to individuals because understanding civics helps people know their rights and responsibilities as citizens. When individuals learn about how government works, they are better prepared to make informed decisions, participate in voting, and make their voices heard. Knowing civics also helps people understand laws and how to advocate for change. It empowers each person to be an active, responsible member of their community, making it a better place for everyone.

Seeking fun and educational MLK Jr. Day activities to do with kids? Check out the link below. Today honors more than just the most memorable speech in history. Today should also remember those in history who helped in the fight against segregation and racism. Here are just a few: 1955: Montgomery Bus Boycott, resulting in the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that racial segregation in transportation was unconstitutional 1960: Supreme Court had issued a ruling in December 1960 that interstate buses and bus terminals were required to integrate. 1963: Nonviolent campaign aimed at Birmingham, Alabama, including the “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” 1963: The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and “I Have a Dream” speech 1964: Dr. King won the Nobel Peace Prize at 35 years old, the youngest person to ever receive the honor 1964: Congress passed the landmark Civil Rights Act 1965: Selma to Montgomery March for Voting Rights in Alabama 1965: Congress passed the Voting Rights Act 1967: Poor People’s Campaign announced 1972: The first National Black Political Convention, March 10-12, 1972. This convention included elected officials and revolutionaries, integrationists and black nationalists, Baptists and Muslims, the widows of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X (Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz). https://lnkd.in/gEtqxJZB Stunning MLK Jr. Day remembrance photo, credits from attached article. #mlk #martinlutherkingjr #historymakers #peacemakers #holidaycelebration

Divisive political messages have pushed people to the edges of civic life. It feels safer there. But the reality is that the loudest voices have filled this void and are trying to divide us further still. We need an expressly civic message that taps into people’s aspirations and calls them back into the public square. That’s why our campaign starts with saying, “Enough.” Enough fear, hopelessness, and division. Enough retreating. It’s time to come back to public life, together, and be builders and doers in our communities. https://lnkd.in/gGyZUbbH

Voting is a tool, but it’s NOT your most powerful tool. The ability to think independently, free from the pressure of the crowd, is far more powerful. Your vote should be based on your personal agenda. If you don’t have one and others are pressuring you to vote, it’s for their benefit, not yours—it’s for their agenda. Power used to be "the fear of an educated Black person," I never heard it said that "the fear of a voting Black person" showed power. We have been miseducated into thinking that Black people haven’t been great outside of the political system, when in fact, a deep dive into history shows otherwise. Getting degrees in the Eurocentric system doesn't mean a person is educated or smart, in many cases, it means a person is well indoctrinated. Once the indoctrination is in place, it is hard for the individual to think outside of the well established box. #independentthinker #thinker #educated #voting #power

Today, let's talk about the power of voting and its emotional significance. Imagine seeing your name on a ballot and then watching a loved one who once faced the struggles of being undocumented vote for you. That's a moment of pure pride and achievement! 🙌 - The right to vote is more than a civic duty; it symbolizes belonging and empowerment. - For many, it's a victory over past adversities, like gaining citizenship. - It's about shaping a future that reflects our values and dreams. As we reflect on these moments, let's celebrate the stories of resilience that led us to the voting booth. How has your voting journey inspired you or those around you? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! #VotingMatters #Empowerment #Citizenship #Resilience #CivicDuty #PersonalGrowth

Have you seen our new billboards and digital displays popping up around the city? We're committed to working together with individuals and organizations across our community, to pursue true, lasting racial equity in Boston. What's one thing we can do together to make racial equity real in this city? Add your answer: https://hubs.ly/Q02n_8Qt0

What we miss today are the ideals America use to have. What they say here reflects on that, kinda. The ideals of America include: 1. The American Dream, which is a set of ideals including representative democracy, rights, liberty, and equality, in which freedom is interpreted as the opportunity for individual prosperity and success, as well as upward social mobility for oneself and their children, achieved through hard work in a capitalist society with few barriers. 2. Limited government, including natural rights, popular sovereignty, republicanism, and social contract. These ideas are reflected in two of the United States’ foundational documents, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

Apathy. Anger. When it comes to civic engagement, do young people even care? You might be surprised. In our upcoming report, Cultivating Care: How & Why Young People Participate in Civic Life, we share new research on what young people seek, believe in, and trust in civic life — and what (or whom) they don’t. You’ll learn how to activate civic engagement with emerging generations. Pre-order it today: https://buff.ly/3XsLW5Y

In surveying thousands of young people ages 13 to 25 and interviewing dozens more, most believe that voting is a fundamental civic responsibility, even in the moments where it feels like one vote makes little difference. Our newest report, Cultivating Care: How & Why Young People Participate in Civic Life, explores young people’s civic lives in the context of care—how they seek and gain knowledge, detangle complex identities from narrow labels, and engage in dialogue and action in ways that feel safe and productive. See some of our latest findings on young people and voting: https://buff.ly/3YLHWhO

Research suggests a strong correlation between civic engagement and a heightened sense of fulfillment and well-being. Dive deeper into this fundamental part of American life with The Policy Circle's Civic Engagement Brief and discover why active participation in civic life is crucial: https://bit.ly/3NEsuwW How often do you volunteer in your own life?