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This Black History Month, we at Halliday, Watkins & Mann P.C. celebrate the richness of African American culture and honor the brave leaders who paved the way for progress. Their stories of courage in the face of injustice continue to inspire all Americans to build a more just and equitable society. One of our focus areas as a firm is to serve diverse communities with dignity and respect. We believe that when any group faces barriers to accessing credit or fair treatment under the law, it impedes society as a whole. As Dr. King showed us, darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. This month, we reflect on the light brought by civil rights pioneers. Their sacrifices moved our country closer to its founding ideals of equality and opportunity for all. While substantial progress has been made, the work is not yet finished. We must carry on the pioneers’ spirit through understanding, wisdom and peaceful action. Here at Halliday, Watkins & Mann P.C., we are committed to listening, learning, and growing to better serve people of all backgrounds. Because America’s diversity is and always has been its greatest strength. Our rich differences unite us in one common humanity and destiny. #blackhistorymonth #diversityandinclusion

As we close out Black History Month, check out this insightful interview with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, associate professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine and department head of critical care at The Ottawa Hospital. He shares that, if done properly, diversity is a win-win for everyone and a powerful tool for your organization: “It’s not about ticking some box. It’s about making sure that the person is qualified - and supported. Then they can have an opportunity to shine” Read more of Dr. Kyeremanteng’s thoughts and get inspired to foster diversity in your organization by reading the article below 👇 https://ow.ly/YPYF50QIsfg

#KaplanMobray #KeynoteSpeaker #BlackHistoryMonth #Inspiration One of the great lessons we can learn from history is the power of inspiration. Everyday as you live your 24 hours you are rewriting history, creating a new legacy, and living the possibilities of someone in history who inspired your walk. As Black History Month comes to a close I wanted to share one of my inspirations. Paul Robeson also known as the 20th century Renaissance man. As a concert musician, actor, professional athlete, activist, singer, lawyer, and public figure he broke conventional norms in his ability to create a #personalbrand for excellence across many fields of human endeavor. Today as an entrepreneur, speaker, author, musician, athlete, executive, actor, dancer, traveler and public figure I proudly stand on the shoulders of Paul Robeson and other figures in history who inspire me to create a shoulder for others to stand on in the future. Sharing this video that one of my clients inspired me to put together for Black History Month in celebration of the power of history and excellence. Who are you standing on the shoulders of? Who are the people in history who inspire your journey to create new history for others? What are the dimensions of your identity that you proudly celebrate and inspires your excellence? Excellence is a Choice. “Live life by decision not by default.” #KaplanMobray #KeynoteSpeaker #PersonalBranding #Leadership #PerformanceExcellence #MentalToughness #HighPerformance #Green #Energy #MentalHealth  #BusinessGrowth #EmotionalResilience  #GrowthMindset #CareerGrowth #Innovation #CMP #EventProfs #InternationalSpeaker #SpeakerBureau #MeetingPlanners #The10KsofPersonalBranding

Juneteenth is next week, what are you doing to celebrate it with your company? Here are some great places to start: 1. Make sure you're informed on the history and importance of the day. Check out this article from the NMAAHC: https://buff.ly/3l5jJhH 2. Plan to make sure your teams know the significance of the day with a message or email from the company 3. Consider hosting a Juneteenth lunch and learn 4. Give your teams the day off! There are so many other ideas and ways to celebrate! Let us know how you plan to make it a special day in the comments 👇

It fills my heart with indescribable joy and pride to see Dr. Yusef Salaam on the cover of Esquire magazine. As one of the Exonerated Five, wrongly accused and convicted in the haunting case of 1989, his story is one of resilience, transformation, and a testament to the enduring human spirit. Now, as the Democratic nominee for the 9th City Council District of New York City in the 2023 elections, Dr. Salaam is reclaiming his narrative, turning a painful chapter into a story of empowerment and leadership. His journey is a powerful reminder of the systemic flaws that plague our justice system, especially as it concerns Black men and other marginalized communities. While we must continue to work tirelessly to reform these systems, it's equally crucial to celebrate victories like Dr. Salaam's, which inspire hope and show the transformative power of resilience. His nomination and the subsequent recognition by a mainstream platform like Esquire speak to a changing tide, an acknowledgment of the complexities and nuances that Black men face in America. It serves as a striking moment of vindication, not just for him, but for everyone who has ever been unjustly sidelined by society. This is not just a win for Dr. Salaam; this is a win for justice, a win for Black communities, and a win for everyone who believes in the idea of an equitable society. His life, scarred by the wrongs of the past but not defined by them, exemplifies the power of reinvention and the limitless possibilities that come with it. I am filled with immense hope and anticipation for his forthcoming leadership and the meaningful change he is bound to initiate. Godspeed, Dr. Salaam. #LeadingWhileMuslim #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inspiration

Black history month is not simply asking how we can remember and learn about black people but how we can create a space of inclusion. Here at Bionical Solutions we look at how we can transform healthcare and acknowledge the traumas faced within the healthcare sector and how we can work together and solve it by seeing them, hearing them and creating a world where everyone is included.   Bionical Solutions embrace this and wants to expand a platform of diversity. We want our patients and clients to be able to feel like they are seen regardless of their background.   Bionical Solutions support the #WeMatter movement, which is dedicated to honouring the achievements of black people, in recognition of their leadership, talent and impact.   Our Bionical code states that we are “Empowered to do the right thing”. This sets out the guiding principles that underpin our commitment and values. It ensures that we are all empowered to do the ‘right thing’.   “Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” — Martin Luther King Jr. Written By Shereen Hardy, Rejuan Grundy, Jamariá Robinson-Cathnot (Bionical Solutions SPA employees) #blackhistorymonth #lifeatbionical

Here at The Eric Liddell 100 our vision is to create a global community that celebrates Eric Liddell’s inspiration legacy, values and integrity. Our mission is to bring his achievements to life for everyone, and inspire new generations to make a positive impact on their community, their society and their world. Our aims are to celebrate Eric Liddell globally for his exceptional life, values, and achievements; to acknowledge how his outlook shapes how we help people live full lives; to show a new generation how these aims can help them live their best lives; to build on existing international links and strengthen relationships around the world; and finally, to develop new sporting, business, cultural and educational relationships linked to Eric Liddell’s legacy. #LegacyLeadership #GlobalConnections #ValuesDriven #EducateInspireAchieve #LeadershipLegacy

In the words of the esteemed Dr. Myles Munroe, vision is not just about WHAT you see, but HOW you see. It's about perceiving the unseen, tapping into the potential within, and transforming the invisible into the visible. But, too often I see the women I work with shrink and create small aspirations instead of big + bold visions. It's not because they don't want more. It's because they are conditioned by societal norms and conditioning without even realizing it. I call BS! Let this be the year we TAKE UP SPACE - create larger than life visions and take mountainous action towards it. Let's strive together to transform our visions into reality. 💫 BTW Speaking of vision, I’m hosting a Power of Vision Caribbean Retreat to help Black women leaders dream up life visions that are bigger than their eyes can currently see AND breakthrough old habits, patterns and mindsets that may prevent them from getting there. EARLY BIRD + NEW YEAR SPECIAL for a limited time. LEARN MORE shesrisingnow.com/retreat

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Black History is American History. This country has benefitted from and been improved by Black excellence and expertise for centuries. Let’s use this month to learn about and honor influential Black leaders and innovators. Where will you begin? #BlackHistoryMonth #blackownedbusiness #africanamericanhistory #blackexcellence