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The Diaspora of Families Requires Honoring Diversity, Embracing Inclusiveness, and Identifying Common Values! #fr_ncfr #ncfr #hopehappinesshealth ☑ Families are the cornerstone of society. ☑ We stand with families and their diverse and common features. #hope, #happiness, #health, #familiesmatter, #fatherinvolvement; #lockdown, #COVID-19, #fathers, #pandemic, #workplace, #gratitude, #purpose, #faith, #joy, #health, #disability, #collaboration, #childhealth, #advocacy, #advocacymatters, #globalmentalhealth, #focus, #workplace, #militaryfamilies, #militarychildren, #deafpersons, #ASL,  #worklifebalance, #partnersforhealth, #wordsmatter, #languagematters, #positivegenius, #totalworkerhealth, #worksafety, #authenticity, #affirmations, #joy, #resilience, #wisdom, #perseverance, #spirituality, #courage, #mentalhealth, #fun, #leisure, #selfcare, #compassion, #justice, #physicalhealth, #wealthintelligence, #childdevelopment, #theteenbrain, #adolescentdevelopment, #emotionalintelligence, #agapelove, #socialintelligence, #socialsupport, #AAPI, #strengthsdevelopment, #purpose, #community, #transcendence, #personalnarrative, #respectforelders, #reciprocity, #community, #gratefulness, #joyfulness, #preschool, #hopehappinesshealth. The National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) values the diversity of its membership, which is shaped by our historical, cultural, economic, and social contexts. This diversity strengthens our research, scholarship, and practice (See https://lnkd.in/e3iemUtt

✨✨Honoring Juneteenth: A Time for Reflection and Progress✨✨ Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, commemorates June 19, 1865, when slaves in Texas learned of their freedom—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Many organizations and communities observe this day with time off, parades, and celebrations. It’s a reminder of the progress made and the work still needed to create inclusive workplaces. Key Points: - Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the U.S. - Increasingly, companies recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday. - Transparency in diversity efforts is crucial for meaningful change. Let’s strive to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces and make a significant impact where everyone feels valued. #Juneteenth #DiversityAndInclusion #ReflectAndProgress #PositivelyU #TogetherWeRise #RuthsConsulting

Ever wondered how ancient trades of apostles relate to today’s marketplace? Our jobs now take up most of our week, especially for entrepreneurs. Yet, the opportunity to be salt and light remains. How can we effectively integrate faith in our business actions? 1. Acknowledge Your Calling Recognize that God has placed you in the marketplace for a purpose. - Your business can be a ministry. - It’s about living out faith authentically. - Reflect God's love through your actions. 2. Create Meaningful Work Offer your employees work that matters. - Provide opportunities for personal growth. - Pay fair wages. - Encourage community involvement. 3. Serve the Marginalized Extend care to those on society's fringes. - Look for practical ways to help. - Implement the Biblical practice of gleaning. - Provide for others without strings attached. Businesses can reflect faith through meaningful work, fair wages, and community service.

Health disparities deeply impact Black Americans. Beyond celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth, employers must act to address these issues. Understanding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is a key first step in creating equitable workplaces for all. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grzyp32m 

Understanding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is a crucial first step in creating workplaces that truly support the well-being of Black employees and promote health equity for all: https://lnkd.in/dR93J_aM

Understanding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is a crucial first step in creating workplaces that truly support the well-being of Black employees and promote health equity for all.

Happy Juneteenth, a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the US. Please read my blog below on the history of Juneteenth and how with perseverance, Ms.Opal Lee, aided in the creation of this Federal Holiday!

ATTENTION: To every person out there, no matter who you are, where you come from, or how you identify: #AllRaces #AllGenders #AllSexualOrientations #AllReligions #AllAges #AllAbilities #AllCultures #AllIdentities This message is for you. In a world rich with diversity, each of us carries a story that is unique, a perspective that is invaluable, and a potential that is limitless. We want to reach out and affirm one simple, universal truth: You’re worth it. You are worth the opportunity. Worth the recognition. Worth the respect. Worth the love. And worth the effort to create a world that acknowledges and celebrates the full spectrum of human diversity. At RSOP, we don’t just believe in inclusivity—we live it, we champion it, and we see it as the cornerstone of a thriving society. So, no matter your identity, know that you bring something to the table that nobody else can. Let’s stand together in this belief. Let’s continue to build communities and spaces where everyone can belong, contribute, and flourish. You are valued. You are important. And you are absolutely worth it. #YouMatter #Inclusivity #Diversity #Belonging #RSOP #ourDNA

Understanding the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) is a crucial first step in creating workplaces that truly support the well-being of Black employees and promote health equity for all: https://lnkd.in/gTBdVJe7

Some strive to succeed, while many us strive to survive, and despite all odds and disparities, we have and continue to overcome. When I look at my scar on my head, what once was an insecurity of appearance and disability now is a daily reminder of my survival after being diagnosed and treated for a brain tumor, and my current experience living with a blood disease, all of which helped me find my purpose and passion for social work and community service. A civil rights activist once said “Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours (César Chávez, Mexican-American farmworker, labor leader and civil rights activist).” These are the very words that motivate me as a social worker in my roles as a research associate, PhD student, adjunct professor, and clinician and these are the words I pass onto my undergraduate/graduate students and fellow social workers, especially students & social workers of color who experience imposter syndrome or lost when working or attending predominantly white space.