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Vote for a Better South Africa As we approach the elections on May 29th, let’s reflect on the power of privilege. A powerful video shows a teacher using a race to highlight how different privileges create an uneven playing field. In South Africa, these disparities are stark. We need leaders who will address structural inequalities and deliver better services—fixing potholes, improving infrastructure, and fostering development. Let’s choose leaders committed to leveling the playing field and ensuring better service delivery for all. Together, we can build a fairer, more just society. Let’s vote for change. https://lnkd.in/di6aPwkK

In observation of #Juneteenth, Mission + Cause will be taking the “day-on” outside of work as we honor the annual observance of ending slavery in the United States.      To learn more about Juneteenth, check out: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Courage for nonviolence means bravely standing up for what is right, advocating for peace and justice, and facing challenges with determination and integrity, all without resorting to violent means. Contact us to learn about our Non-Violence workshops and customized programs to empower your employees and your organizations. #NonViolenceSkill #Courage #Peace #BeTheChange

Although my book focused on the dangers of right-wing extremism and the gateway drug of fundamentalism, I wanted to take a moment today and post about left-wing extremism and the economy of outrage that exists between extremists. Specifically, I became aware today that one of the many "Animal Liberation" organizations has a 24-hour "action plan" for tomorrow, which hopefully is just peaceful protesting but will likely be inflammatory as per their history. They anticipate counter-protests and seem prepared, so if you have college-age kids, you might check in with them and have "the talk" about not being a tool. This conversation doesn't have to be confrontational; acknowledging that kids will be kids is vital for de-escalation and productive communication. You don't have to tell them not to have opinions, keep them quiet, or never attend a protest, but make them aware that other agendas exist.

In our 3rd meeting at ARCC we discussed the difference between being non-racist vs being anti-racist. We discussed these terms in relation to MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. The conversations we had were very impactful, so I thought I’d share what I took from it. To be a non-racist is to be someone who doesn’t participate in racism but is also the person who doesn’t stand up against it, or those who are victims of it.       To be an anti-racist is to be someone that is a part of the conversation, fighting against the hate in many ways. Whether that fight may be with family and friends, during protests, etc. To be a non-racist is to be parallel to the White moderate described in the Letter from Birmingham Jail. DON'T be a White moderate. BE an anti-racist. I recommend reading MLK’s Letter from Birmingham Jail: https://lnkd.in/esi9scnR. I also suggest joining ARCC and looking through ARCC’s content on the website. I suggest following ARCC on Instagram, subscribing on YouTube, and listening to the podcast on your favorite streaming platform. https://lnkd.in/eHzn4JdT

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Learn more about this important day and its significance for our country! #Juneteenth #Independence #Freedom https://hubs.ly/Q02BJGSL0

“Between stimulus and response, there is space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. - Viktor E. Frankl Cultivating our freedom to choose gives us the power to transform our lives for the better. Get involved in our mission today and join us in supporting our brothers and sisters impacted by incarceration through compassionate experiential education. https://lnkd.in/g2Z9ywru

The Weight of the World🕍 Imagine carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. That's the reality for countless victims of injustice. Their stories are more than headlines; they're the silent screams echoing in our collective conscience. As professionals, we have a unique privilege and responsibility. We can use our voices, our platforms, and our influence to amplify their cries, to demand justice, and to build a world where everyone feels safe and valued. Let's break the silence together. Let's be the change. #JusticeForAll #BreakTheSilenc #EmpathyInAction

On International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery, we are remembering the millions of men, women and children who were brutalized in slavery through the transatlantic slave trade. This is not just a reminder to #RememberSlavery and its legacy of racism and prejudice that lives on today, but a call to action. The transatlantic slave trade would not have come to an end without the powerful activism of people who were themselves enslaved. They bravely shared their first-hand experiences, built awareness and mobilised community action bringing an end the horrors of historical slavery. Today, we need to do more to create the space to empower survivor leaders who know better than anyone that we need change. The Freedom United community is actively demanding a global society where modern slavery no longer thrives and where survivors are empowered to lead. You can do two things today to join the fight against modern slavery and help build a movement that is led by survivors and informed by lived experience. 🖋️ Take action by signing the My Story, My Dignity Pledge and commit to represent modern slavery and survivors’ experiences with dignity: https://lnkd.in/dXY-BG9 💬Tell us if you think enough is being done to #RememberSlavery and victims of the transatlantic slave trade? Would you like to see more memorials? And do memorials go far enough? 🤔 Share your thoughts in the comments & how slavery is remembered wherever you are in the world 👇

https://lnkd.in/gtY7FyqC An estimated 93% of Americans think neither #JoeBiden or #DonaldTrump should be our next president, but we have a choice with #JillStein of the #GreenParty likely being on the ballots in all 50 states. Should we choose the lesser of two evils (both #biden and #Trump have been accused by women of sexual assault, for example) or should we vote for a smart person who graduated from Harvard magna cum laude and became a medical doctor for 25 years and who is also known for her honesty, or should we choose a candidate known to be proud, liars, crooked, taking bribes, offering hush money, warmongers, extremely wealthy and looking out for the wealthy and powerful rather than the poor? #politics #News #JillStein2024 #GreenPartyUS #NewsUpdate #BREAKING #BreakingNews