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🖤✊🏾 "Brothers, Our Freedom Is on the Ballot: The Fight Continues" To My Brothers, Nationwide, This election is being called the most consequential of our time—for good reason. It’s not just about politics; it’s about freedom. Freedom that we, as Black men, have been denied for far too long. For generations, we’ve been ripped from our families, targeted by unjust systems, and lynched by those who called themselves good American Christians. We know what it means to fight against all odds, and now we’re here again, standing on the frontlines of yet another battle for survival. Don’t be fooled by the rhetoric. This isn’t just another election—it’s about the survival of democracy and our place within it. When we were enslaved, our women stepped up to hold our families and communities together. We honor their strength, but we can’t keep repeating that pattern. Now, more than ever, it’s time for us as Black men to rise and fight back—together, alongside our sisters. 🗞️ The media claims the Black male vote is waning, that we’ve grown indifferent, that we’re being swayed by empty promises or crushed by disillusionment. They say we don’t care, but we know the truth. **Our vote matters—**and that’s exactly why they want us to sit this one out. Don’t be deceived by their lies. We’ve seen this before: - The same people guilty of housing discrimination against Black and Brown families remain in power. - The same ones who pushed for the death penalty for the innocent Central Park Five want us to forget their actions. - They are the same people promoting policies designed to divide us, destroy our progress, and silence our protests. ⚠️ If we don’t act, 2025 will bring devastating consequences to our health, education, jobs, financial stability, and even our right to protest. This is bigger than one election—it’s about the future of our children and the generations that will follow. Ask yourself: Who will you vote for if you’re voting in your own best interest? 🚨 They want us silent, hopeless, and invisible. But the stakes are too high for us to disappear. Don’t let their lies steal your voice. Don’t drink the Kool-Aid. ✅ Get involved: Talk to your brothers, families, and neighbors. Help register voters in your community. Knock on doors, use social media, and spread the message however you can. Frederick Douglass once said, “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” This election is our demand for freedom, dignity, and justice. It’s time to get WOKE again, open our eyes, rise up, and lead. Blessings, Dr. William M. White, CEO The National Diversity Collaborative 📧 info@nationaldiversitycollaborative.org | 📱 (202) 821-1822 🌐 https://lnkd.in/gHKeu8F5 Dr. White is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, one of the Divine 9. #FreedomIsOnTheBallot #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt #BlackMenLead #OurFutureOurFight #StayWoke #PowerToThePeople #Devine9AllIn

To activate the promise and potential of a Milwaukee for all, we have reshaped how we work at the Foundation and how we drive change together as a community. Learn about the four major strategic pillars that shape our work for the long term. https://lnkd.in/gaTPQV8a

Supporting and protecting DEI programs from conservative groups and the GOP is crucial. These programs serve as vital mechanisms for fostering a more inclusive society, dismantling systemic barriers, and promoting equal opportunities for all individuals. By safeguarding DEI initiatives, we not only uphold the fundamental values of fairness and justice, but also contribute to creating environments where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Embracing diversity not only enriches workplaces and communities, but also leads to innovation, creativity, and more equitable outcomes for everyone. Please read this article: https://lnkd.in/eHZnK_VE

Awarded for completing requirements in group Impact Center. Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism. • Solicits and utilizes feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions • Actively contributes to inclusive and equitable practices that influence individual and systemic change • Advocates for inclusion, equitable practices, justice, and empowerment for historically marginalized communities • Seeks global cross-cultural interactions and experiences that enhance one’s understanding of people from different demographic groups and that leads to personal growth • Keeps an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking • Identifies resources and eliminates barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities, and biases • Demonstrates flexibility by adapting to diverse environments • Addresses systems of privilege that limit opportunities for members of historically marginalized communities

Embracing the 2024 theme: Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together...our firm recognizes the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans in the legal field, especially at JSH!

"Civic Culture is the the sum of the countless choices millions of Americans make every day as we navigate how to live together. Civic Culture shapes how we treat one another, whether we care for our community, how we show up to solve common problems, and whether we are able to disagree without hating each other." So proud to have been a part of the team (alongside Eric Liu, Betsy Super, Caroline Jany, Natalie J. Valentine, Désirée Jones-Smith, Eunice Lin Nichols, and many many more) that helped bring to life "Habits of Heart & Mind"–a report on the what, why, and how of civic culture. If you work or serve in any facet of civic life, this report is for you.

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/eAyeD5Q6

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/e-nqwH6B

Six years ago Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC left her career as a municipal chief administrative officer to sound the alarm on the rampant spread of incivility and toxic culture. One book and a civility tour later, her mission continues. Read more in the Summer edition of NCR: https://ow.ly/uBCs50SMtEo

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we're highlighting one of our values, "Embrace our differences and find strength in our connectedness," by sharing insight from two of our superstar coaches, Jen and Nicole! Check out the full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/eC8yfTMv