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Celebrating Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Forward Thinking Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history, a day of resilience and the promise of a brighter future. As a Black woman-owned and managed law firm, The Autonomy Group, PC, recognizes the ongoing pursuit of equity and empowerment within our communities. Freedom extends beyond physical liberation. Estate planning is a powerful tool for securing financial security and ensuring your legacy uplifts those you love. Here's how: • Generational Wealth Building: Estate planning helps preserve and grow your assets, creating a lasting foundation for future generations. • Charitable Giving: Plan to support causes close to your heart and empower your community through strategic philanthropy. • Empowering Your Loved Ones: Clear legal documents equip your family to navigate complex situations with confidence. Let's celebrate freedom by planning for the future. Contact The Autonomy Group, PC today for a confidential consultation and explore how we can help you craft a legacy of empowerment. At The Autonomy Group, PC our mission is to help seniors, individuals, and those with special needs, protect themselves and their loved ones and preserve their autonomy while leaving a legacy for future generations. 📞 Call us at 803-262-0442 🖥️ Visit our website www.taglegacyplanning.com 🚨 In recognition of Juneteenth, The Autonomy Group, PC will be closed today. We'll be back to serve you bright and early tomorrow at 9am. 🚨

Celebrating Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Forward Thinking Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history, a day of resilience and the promise of a brighter future. As a Black woman-owned and managed law firm, The Autonomy Group, PC, recognizes the ongoing pursuit of equity and empowerment within our communities. Freedom extends beyond physical liberation. Estate planning is a powerful tool for securing financial security and ensuring your legacy uplifts those you love. Here's how: • Generational Wealth Building: Estate planning helps preserve and grow your assets, creating a lasting foundation for future generations. • Charitable Giving: Plan to support causes close to your heart and empower your community through strategic philanthropy. • Empowering Your Loved Ones: Clear legal documents equip your family to navigate complex situations with confidence. Let's celebrate freedom by planning for the future. Contact The Autonomy Group, PC today for a confidential consultation and explore how we can help you craft a legacy of empowerment. At The Autonomy Group, PC our mission is to help seniors, individuals, and those with special needs, protect themselves and their loved ones and preserve their autonomy while leaving a legacy for future generations. 📞 Call us at 803-262-0442 🖥️ Visit our website www.taglegacyplanning.com 🚨 In recognition of Juneteenth, The Autonomy Group, PC will be closed today. We'll be back to serve you bright and early tomorrow at 9am. 🚨

What if we move beyond the stale DEI talk and towards what it truly means to create equity and be pro-Black in the workplace? This book looks like an excellent read.

The Village (noun): An intentionally curated space supporting Black leaders and resourcing nonprofits primarily impacting Black community members. Check out this snippet from my interview with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee discussing the geneses of the work (which would not exist without the dedication and persistence of Dawn Stone & Ron Johnson), why this space is long overdue, & the creating a legacy of belonging & representation in the impact sector. Stay tuned for more! Learn more at nashvillevillage.org #BlackLeadersMatter #InvestInBlackLeaders #ImpactSector

This evening, in a group chat, I shared the following thoughts and emotions: The response we’re witnessing after Helene feels all too familiar. It reminds me of the energy and mobilization that came after the killing of George Floyd, at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement. In those moments, people were activated and ready to take action. It’s always that way when the cameras are present and the funds are flowing. But as soon as the attention fades, too often people return to business as usual, losing sight of what it really means to support communities different from their own. I want to acknowledge that organizations like RSAA - Reparations Stakeholder Authority of Asheville and others have been committed to this work from the very beginning, long before the spotlight was on. I am, however, grateful for the organizations and individuals now stepping in to offer their support and manpower. My hope is that because this storm impacted so many people—regardless of gender, class, race, religion, sexuality, or background—more folks will finally recognize why this work is crucial. Even with all the resources coming in, it’s still not enough to reach everyone affected. There are still people that are left behind, falling through the cracks. And there’s still this misconception that supporting Black people means focusing solely on low-income housing in the city, as if our community doesn’t exist beyond those areas. Our goal isn’t just about immediate relief; it's about a long-term rebuild. I urge each of us to continue directing resources into grassroots organizations that are truly on the ground, not just those with the most media presence. Let’s also lean into educating people on the changes in voting processes. How do we mobilize voters despite the challenges of displacement? How do we ensure that misinformation about FEMA’s response or other issues doesn’t discourage people from voting? Most importantly, how do we make sure that those who lost everything in this storm are still able to vote in this upcoming election? My thoughts have been filled with many many emotions. I am torn between the love and joy I feel by people joining forces and the reality that it always seems to take tragedy hitting before people recognize or care about the cries and needs of others. Will this support continue for organizations like mine? Will we still be able to support those most impacted even after we rebuild WNC? Will we finally start investing in Black and Brown communities longterm? Pictured is the place I call home days after Helene's visit. #AshevilleStrong

Webinar alert ❗ Please join my colleagues and I at the AmeriCorps Office of Research and Evaluation for a webinar celebrating the power of service and the AmeriCorps’ evidence story. Date and Time: Thursday, Apr. 4, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST Fostering civic engagement is central to AmeriCorps’ mission. But how can data about national service and volunteerism help us understand the broader context of civic engagement in America? This webinar will feature case studies of three AmeriCorps evidence-building efforts that generate actionable insights for national service programs, nonprofits, policymakers, and the public: 1) an analysis of motivations to serve among AmeriCorps members, 2) an analysis of civic engagement among AmeriCorps members, and 3) an index that allows Virginians to benchmark their community engagement at the local, state, and national level. Taken together, these cases highlight how bringing together data on the big picture with experiences on the ground can paint a more holistic picture of civic engagement in America. https://lnkd.in/eDNnig5s

✨Our Impact Research Approach: At Mockingbird Analytics, we’re dedicated to making a difference through data and equity. 📊 In partnership with the City of LA’s Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department and the Reparations Advisory Commission, we conducted transformative research on potential funding and fiscal models for reparations. ➡️ Here’s how our approach made an impact: 📍 Supporting Black and African-American residents with sustainable models. 📍 Utilizing multifaceted data from nonprofits, government, and philanthropic organizations. 📍 Emphasizing that reparations funding is to repair past and ongoing harm, not a handout. 📍 Centering the lived experiences, needs, and strengths of Black and African-American residents in Los Angeles. 📍 Addressing anti-Black racism and understanding its multi-generational financial impacts. 🔎 Discover how our impact research approach can support your organization. Visit our website to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gUKqHxv2 #Reparations #SocialJustice #AntiRacism #MockingbirdAnalytics #NonprofitResearch #Equity #LosAngeles

Are you at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) Conference in Los Angeles, CA this week? Join us tomorrow! Frontline Founder, Marcus Littles, will be in conversation with Phillip Agnew and Angie Junck on "Reframing Evidence: Base-building as a Road to Black Liberation" Tues. May 21, 3:15-4:30PM in the San Fernando Room on the Lobby Level. There’s often a conversation around the lack of metrics and evidence that base building has led to Black liberation and supports Black people to reclaim their power. Organizing is an effective tool and we can be thinking about how to leverage metrics and evidence to serve the community instead of being extractive. In this space, we’ll be interrogating this assumption and discussing why base building should be a philanthropic priority, given the evidence of its success.

Happy Juneteenth! The Black Austin community needs your help. Why? Texas Black Businesses make less than $60k annually compared to Caucasian businesses make $1m+ #facts Wealth and income are closely linked to overall quality of life Did you know that in Austin, Texas... • While Austin's population is growing the Black population is declining (currently less than 8%) * More than 18% of Black households in Austin live below the poverty line compared to only 8% of White residents. • Economic gaps create barriers in accessing safe housing, high-quality education, health care, social justice and other tools for opportunity. • 22% of Black residents have a Bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 53% of White Austinites.You can grab corporate or nonprofit sponsorship here or others are available in the packet. How can you help support diversity? (in a city that touts diversity) Support Made Media Group a 501c3 nonprofit which owns Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine. No excuses! Support Black Businesses in Austin, Texas We've made it easy for you. Check out our Pledge campaign here.

This report harnesses the existing survey data from Giving Gap, encompassing insights from Black nonprofit leaders alongside 990 data. Noteworthy discoveries from the report comprise: • Black nonprofit leaders often possess personal experiences closely tied to their organization's mission, which serves as a driving force behind their dedication to their causes. • Despite their unwavering commitment, a considerable number of leaders find themselves compelled to seek supplementary employment to alleviate financial strains. • The primary requirement voiced by these organizations is financial backing for general operations, underscoring the urgency for amplified investments. #closethegivinggap #Giving #StateofBlackNonprofitsReport