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Over the weekend, we joined forces in Selma to address the urgent matter of #VotingRights. Meanwhile, our legal team is in Mississippi working alongside ACLU, ACLU of Mississippi, Mississippi Center For Justice, and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP to prevent the dilution of Black voting power. Dive deeper into this crucial trial: https://lnkd.in/eVG2iNb4 

This video covers the recent controversy from "The View," where host, Sunny Hostin questions if there could possibly be black republican men. Share your thoughts in the comments! #Theteresaluskshow #TheView #SunnyHostin #BlackRepublicans #Controversy #PoliticalRepresentation #RaceAndPolitics #DiverseVoices #CurrentEvents #PoliticalDebate #RepresentationMatters

Rogers, M. L. (2015). David Walker and the Political Power of the Appeal. Political Theory, 43(2), 208-233. https://lnkd.in/gKXURMEd Abstract: David Walker’s famous 1829 Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World expresses a puzzle at the very outset. What are we to make of the use of “Citizens” in the title given the denial of political rights to African Americans? This essay argues that the pamphlet relies on the cultural and linguistic norms associated with the term appeal to call into existence the political standing of black folks. Walker’s use of citizen does not need to rely on a precognitive legal relationship precisely because it is the practice of judging that illuminates one’s political, indeed, citizenly standing. Properly understood, the Appeal aspires to transform blacks and whites, and when it informs the prophetic dimension of the text, it tilts the entire pamphlet in a democratic direction. This is the political power of the pamphlet; it exemplifies the call-and-response logic of democratic self-governance. #Alkebulan #Rise #Ubuntu

Yesterday, all our stars seemed so far away. But what if they hadn't been? What defines fame and how does it evolve over time? 🤔 Explore with #MRCBG affiliate / Harvard Law School's Cass Sunstein through his latest book 'How to Become Famous" as he engages, in this recent hybrid seminar, with the world of fame, talent, behavioral analysis and how different our world could be without the stars we know! https://lnkd.in/eTa-wEUW

🌟 Truth and Justice: A Powerful Reminder 🌟 📽️ Inspired by "Please Leave My Lecture Room" - Watch the video below 📽️ "Justice is not a spectator sport. If we don't help bring about justice, one day we may face injustice with no one there to stand for us." In a world where silence can be mistaken for consent, standing up for what’s right isn’t just noble – it’s necessary. When we fail to act against injustice, we risk a future where no one stands up for us. Let’s be the voices for those who cannot speak and the strength for those who cannot stand. Together, we can create a world where justice prevails, and truth is the guiding light. ✊🏽 Stand for truth. Fight for justice. ✊🏽 #JusticeForAll #StandUp #TruthAndJustice #TogetherWeCan #InspireChange ---

Project 2025 is the roadmap for a tyrant. It lays out a plan for extremist politicians to trample our most fundamental rights — but we have the playbook to fight back. Learn more at ACLU.org/project2025.

I talked to a number of people after the events last week that we saw in the UK, around racist and violent comments regarding Diane Abbott. The attack, and for many the inadequacy of the reaction around the racist comments, have a real impact on people. We set ourselves up at C4 to stand against racism, to be anti-racist. That means we need to think about how we show up as an organisation. For a lot of my colleagues last week was very tough. Particularly for Black women who encounter this type of “misogynoir” in their daily personal and professional lives. It has made me think about what I need to do to be an ally. What are the ways that allies let our Black colleagues feel seen and safe in these moments; how do we educate ourselves to better recognise racist behaviour and what we can do to counter it; how do we ensure that our own behaviours are sensitive to the ways in which Black women can be dehumanised or their contributions devalued. It is always worth exploring how one can improve even if we might not always get it right. I had emailed Channel 4 at the start of the week talking about faith and the complexity of being comfortable with views about Israel-Gaza and it being so hard to manage our identities and opinions whilst the conflict goes on. For me it’s worth just thinking about how we can help each other as colleagues and I hope all feel safe and respected in our buildings. https://lnkd.in/e4SizQ9x

There can be no justice without truth.

Really interesting to see the way people, organisations and institutions invoke anti-racism and black intellect when they want to maintain incompetence. They are way less interested in black intellect and anti-racism when it doesn’t serve their purposes. Way less interested when black students are being failed daily on our campuses because of racism. Even more interesting are the black colleagues who allow themselves to be used with the view that they are being represented. They don’t care on any other day. Why would they care today? Where ARE they when black women are being silenced in the workplace, making complaints, and getting terminated? Where are they when black staff are getting ignored every possible way for academic promotion? Where are they when black staff report bullying and racialised discrimination in the workplace and said black staff had to leave? Being anti-racist isn’t always inclusive… “You really wanna know?) Do you want peace? (How I get so low?) Then watch us in the street (Only one way to go) One protest for you (Higher) Three-sixty-five for me” - Kendrick L #givemeabreak