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Justice tech in the right place at the right time to accelerate immediate, meaningful and lasting change in #accesstojustice.

Honoring Leo Vinton Butts Leo Vinton Butts was the first African-American graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and the first African-American to play for the UW varsity football team. A World War I veteran and activist, Butts later owned and operated a pharmacy and, in his UW Ph.D. thesis, was one of the first to document the history of African-Americans in pharmacy. Learn more about Leo Vinton Butts here: https://lnkd.in/eSZpiSP5

In our recent View from Burgundy, David Vanderwood reflects on the guiding principles that have shaped his three-decade career. In a world where surprises are a guarantee and human nature never wavers, here are his three key lessons learned. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVnqVimU

In my Africana Studies classes the discussion would sometimes come up about the statement, “I don’t see color.” And the issue with that statement is, if you don’t see color, you don’t see me. Visibility is important, hints the quote, “You can’t be what you can’t see.”, and the saying, “Representation matters”. Both of which speak to visibility…. His response was very spot on and well put. We can’t fix issues that are not visible, and therefore are not seen. And I state both because, though some things are visible to someone, that doesn’t mean that they’re seen by everyone. #Perspective #RepresentationMatters #DEIMatters

Very interesting article on the influence of Black caddies on the game of golf by my Spatial Research & Design colleague Craig Gill. Definitely worth a read!

https://lnkd.in/gmUTPk4D Every month is Our American History. This March we will celebrate : “People Get Ready”!!! Black Future March What does your future look like? Is your financial future spastic in the red or never in the black? Let’s March to a better history by planning our future. Body-Mind-Spirit are stronger when we have a strategy and plan. Works in finances. Works in love. Works in reality.

🙏Joseph Luckett, thank you for providing this historical context in your FB article and then pushing us just a bit further by asking a solid question: "How will you use networking to make a difference, given our complex history in the U.S.?" 👉I'm not shying away from your question... it's one I think about a lot. During the pandemic, it became profoundly obvious that Covid was hitting some communities harder than others. I wrestled with questions and answers and ended up writing a blog. Below is a piece of that blog and the link to the full article. 😲“Are whites to blame for the disparities in our country?” Or, “Are people of color to blame?” The problem is, questions like these put us on the defensive, triggering a desire to protect ourselves. 🔑"While protecting individual rights is a necessary part of the American collective consciousness, individualism can inadvertently fixate our attention on finger-pointing and blaming. This can keep us from doing the more mature and dignified work of showing up for one another." 💡In my blog are three things you and I can do to bridge the division, help create a more compassionate world and ask solid questions like yours, Joseph. https://lnkd.in/e7EeN6w

Wow, Matthew! It is truly inspiring to witness all the incredible effort and dedication you have put into your work finally paying off! 🎉 Your commitment and hard work are evident, and it’s amazing to see you achieve such well-deserved success. Keep shining and reaching new heights! #NowSiteMarketing, #DigitalMarketing, #EntrepreneurLife, #OnlineBusiness, #MarketingTools, #AIWebsiteBuilder, #SocialMediaManagement, #LeadGeneration, #BusinessGrowth, #SuccessMindset, #Passporttoprosperity, #ProsperityBlueprint, #DonnyShort

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Greetings! Why wait??? That’s the question I want to pose to you today. Why wait to reverse course on Black family engagement? As an educator, you’ve studied hard, worked diligently, and probably been tested in too many ways too many times to count! But this doesn’t mean you don’t experience challenges like uninspired Black family engagement. It’s time you get the support that you need so that you can be even more transformational for the students and families you serve! Join me for Beyond Good Intentions: 3 Key Errors to Black Family-School Engagement! In this webinar, I’m highlighting ways schools and school districts err in Black family outreach! This info is coming straight from the horse's mouth🐴. I’ve been where you are, done the work, and bought the t-shirt. And now it’s your turn! You don’t want to miss out on this webinar! When: October 29, 2024 at 5pm ET Investment: FREE Why: So you no longer make well-intentioned errors and can experience increased Black family engagement! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFQHYtgV