Equal Justice USA’s Post

Today, on Juneteenth, we pause to reflect on our nation's complex and painful history, while honoring the strength and resilience of those who endured and overcame immense hardships. This day is a powerful reminder of the severe injustices and cruelty of the past, and it stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit. Our shared history, though marked by trauma, is a driving force for change and progress. As allies, we have a duty to understand, educate ourselves, and strive for a future where equality and justice are realities for all. Through our united efforts, we can foster hope for a more inclusive, empathetic, and just world. Let's respect the past, take action in the present, and shape a future of healing and unity together. #juneteenth #americanhistory

Today is an important day of celebration. This article explains more about the origin and significance of Juneteenth. #juneteenth

We are closing US Black History Month by launching the first RSS blog by Wankeeta Jackson, RSS Senior Advisor, who intertwines the roles of strategist, advocate, healer, and entrepreneur with a focus on social and racial justice. Check out our February bilingual newsletter to learn more about Keeta and the Healing Justice Framework. #healingjustice #consultingforgood #socialimpact #socialjustice #racialjustice https://lnkd.in/ey9p7GYy

My dear friend and colleague Wankeeta Jackson wrote an insightful blog about the healing justice framework to help us embrace it as an alternative perspective on addressing harm and creating change, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and holistic healing for individuals and communities. #healingjustice #consultingforgood #socialimpact #socialjustice #racialjustice

Spending some time today thinking about how organizations can honor Juneteenth… 1. Be willing to hear, understand, and act on feedback from the most vulnerable communities in your organization. 2. Be transparent and communicate about progress being made and the obstacles you are working to resolve. 3. Search deep inside yourself and your team and ask how you are getting in the way of progress - then do the hard inner work to shift thinking and action. 4. Empathize with the current hardships, the cumulative losses, and the collective trauma that slavery and racism have caused and work towards healing. 5. Eradicate institutional inequities wherever they exist - even when it seems impossible to change. Find a way. 5. Hire, develop, support, train, continually educate, and inspire dedicated and talented people to achieve the best possible outcomes for all people. 6. Experience the feeling of liberation from the abolishment of one of the most inhumane institutions in our history.

Did you know our co-founder Crystal is half Irish? Read the blog post to learn more and discover how Inclusive Guide DEI Resources supports individuals on their journey of self-discovery and advocacy. #StPatricksDay #IrishHeritage #InclusiveGuideDEI 🌈📚

During Black History Month it’s easy to get caught up in the negative. Black History is a mosaic of atrocities, tragedies, adversity, injustice, TRIALS, TRIALS, TRIALS, and tribulations. Many pioneered initiatives, ingenious inventions, accomplishments, and successes are ignored, glossed over, or unrightfully claimed by others. From being ripped away from the Homeland to the systemic racism still prominent today, it’s almost effortless to get angry and bitter. The best way to move forward is to change the dialogue. To transcend the negativity and focus on progression. To pursue justice, equity, and true understanding. Over the last few weeks, I have had the pleasure of being in attendance for some really insightful discussions and profound movement initiatives. The community is raising their voices in a resounding call to action. But not in the typical manner. So at this time, I would like to invite you to open your heart, body, mind, and spirit to a curative solution.  To advocate for a sublime process that will promote communal and personal healing. To invest in your own advancement towards a more empathetic, connected, and inclusive society through a transgenerational cure for racial trauma. Watch the “National Day of Racial Healing 2024” video to begin the process, join the movement, get involved in the conversation, and embark on your personal journey of healing. https://lnkd.in/gX_RVFfj Please put your own definition of racial healing in the comments below #racialhealing #BlackHistoryMonth #BIPOC #justice #MomCongress #UseYourMomVoice  

Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history, prompts reflection on the legacy of slavery and the importance of acknowledging and learning from the past. This federally recognized holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were granted freedom. It serves as a significant opportunity to reflect on the atrocities of slavery and its enduring impact on modern society. In light of celebrating the end of slavery, it is crucial to also consider the significance of abolishing Confederate holidays that continue to perpetuate harmful narratives. By recognizing and reevaluating these holidays, we can take steps towards dismantling systems that uphold oppressive ideologies and promote inclusivity and unity. This Juneteenth, let us honor the resilience and strength of the African American community, while also recognizing the importance of confronting uncomfortable truths about our nation's history. May this holiday serve as a reminder of the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead towards a more equitable and just society. #Juneteenth #AfricanAmericanCommunity #AmericanHistory #HolidayWishes

One of our organizational values is Justice, and on Juneteenth we'd like to recognize the meaning of justice within our organization: “We are well aware that the social, political, and financial biases of humans make the balance of justice easy for some and very difficult for many. The scales of justice, be it legal or social, have a heavy human hand on one side of the scale that many do not have the resources to gain the supportive weight needed to offset the preconceived attitudes toward them. We see the shelter and its staff as the balancing force needed to help people get the fairness they deserve.” As you commemorate, celebrate, or reflect upon the significance of Juneteenth today, we want to recognize our team for their devotion to all our values, and our mission. They are on the frontlines of so many social and spiritual issues at St. John’s Ministries, and it is important to slow down and consider how all this weaves into the greater moral issues of our time.