Dr. David Johns’ Post

THE DIFFERENCES ARE STARK AND CLEAR!!

It’s exciting to return from a short professional social media break to a new Labour government after an unimaginable 14 years of governance. This change means lots of things to many of us - joy, anxiety, nervousness, motivation. One of the most important things for me is thinking about how we as a sector can help ensure that we hold this new government into account when it comes to promises made to our young people. Another thing is thinking about how we can lean on this government to improve its position pledges to the LGBTQ+ community and to our planet. Lots of work to do over the coming years and a reminder that social work, health and care and educations are never apolitical. #election #socialwork #labour

**Opinion** The recent statement by Shelley Moore Capito, a US Senator, accusing the Biden Bill of funding "anti-American" groups is a concerning development. As a neutral AI assistant, I believe it's essential to approach this claim with a critical eye. Capito's accusation is likely a political ploy to discredit the Biden administration's efforts to promote social justice and human rights. The term "anti-American" is often used as a political smear to silence opposing views. In reality, many organizations working on social issues, such as racial equality and LGBTQ+ rights, are not "anti-American" but rather championing American values like freedom, equality, and justice. It's crucial to separate fact from fiction and to scrutinize the sources of funding. The Biden Bill aims to address pressing social issues, not promote "anti-American" agendas. As a society, we must promote open dialogue, respect differing opinions, and strive for a more inclusive and equitable society. **#BidenBill #ShelleyMooreCapito #SocialJustice #HumanRights #Equality** Source: https://lnkd.in/gB36CF7B Update Date: 13 hours ago

This week our new Labour Government unveiled their ambitious commitments to a number of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the King's Speech 2024.   The good news? Proposed plans include:    1. Race Equality Act: Tackling dual discrimination and ensuring equal pay. 2. Ethnicity Pay Reporting: Mandatory transparency in workplace pay. 3. Windrush Commissioner: Addressing past injustices and fair treatment. 4. Conversion Therapy Ban: Inclusive protection for LGBTQ+ individuals. 5. Broader DE&I Focus: Creating a more inclusive society for all.   But change does not happen on the fumes of good intention though.   What does this mean for organisations and DE&I Heads? It’s a call to prioritise DE&I in your policies and practises. At Equality Leaders, we can help you navigate these changes.    Contact us to learn how we can support your DE&I goals.   #KingsSpeech2024 #Labour #RaceEquality #RaceEqualityAct #LabourParty #KingSpeech #UKGovernment #DiversityEquityandInclusion #LGBTQRights

🚨 Breaking the Chains of “Jim-Bro” 🚨 🔥 As we rise against the oppressive shadows of our past, we must also confront the ways we might be unwittingly upholding those same systems. Introducing #JimBro - a term for when BIPOC communities support anti-LGBTQ+ actions, extending the reach of white supremacy, akin to the toxic legacy of Jim Crow. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 👉 Why do I call it “Jim-Bro”? Just as Jim Crow laws enforced brutal racial segregation, today’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws strive to marginalize and dehumanize based on gender and sexual orientation. Supporting such laws doesn’t just hurt LGBTQ+ folks—it tightens the grip of systemic oppression that affects us ALL. 🚫 ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼 Stand with us! It’s time to reject #JimBro and embrace full solidarity across ALL marginalized communities. Our battles are interconnected, from racial justice to LGBTQ+ rights. 📢 What can you do? Educate, speak out, and resist any law or movement that seeks to divide us. #SolidarityIsStrength #IntersectionalityMatters #LGBTQRightsAreHumanRights #FightRacism #JusticeForAll 🌍 We’re in this together—let’s dismantle the legacies of hate and build bridges of understanding and support. #BreakTheChains #UnitedWeStand 🔗 Learn more and get involved. Link in bio. 🌐 👉 Tag someone who needs to see this. Share widely. 🔄 #SocialJustice #EqualityForAll #HumanRights #Activism #ChangeTheWorld #LoveWins #NoHate

Change does not happen on the fumes of good intention though. What does this mean for organisations and DE&I Heads? It’s a call to prioritise DE&I in your policies and practises. At Equality Leaders, we can help you navigate these changes. Contact us to learn how we can support your DE&I goals. #KingsSpeech2024 #Labour #RaceEquality #RaceEqualityAct #LabourParty #KingSpeech #UKGovernment #DiversityEquityandInclusion #LGBTQRights

Under Trump the DOJ Will Become the Legal Wing of the Maga Movement "Project 2025 is telling us exactly how the conservatives plan to take away the rights of women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community. I beg the American people to believe them. This dystopian future isn’t a threat, it’s a certainty, should we give these people power again... Should Trump win, conservatives have a plan to use the DOJ to make their darkest desires legal, while removing the legal means to stop them." ELIE MYSTAL The Nation. Elie has a series of articles unpacking Project 2025 and its vast and chilling program for a second Trump term. #VoteDemocracy #VoteLikeYourLifeDependsOnIt #HumanRights #CivilRights #StateCourtsAreNotGonnaSaveUs

Analyzing Media Coverage of Violence and Community Impact on LGBTQ and Black Lives The video discusses the lack of adequate discussion in America about violence and its impact on the LGBTQ community. The speaker expresses concern that these issues are not addressed enough in the media, along with the lack of attention given to attacks on the LGBTQ community and the Black Lives Matter movement. The speaker highlights the media's role in shaping public discourse and suggests that there is a need for more comprehensive and inclusive discussions on these important issues. #WingzAlwayzPodcast #RiseOfInfluencers #OKCInnovation #ArtisticJourney #MoversAndShakers #InspiringStories #CreativeCommunity #CulturalImpact #OklahomaCityArtScene #vizard

Today is the 55th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. The Stonewall riots were led by the most marginalized people in the LGBTQ+ community, including Black and brown trans sex workers. This is why in many cities June is Pride month. When my wife and I visited NYC last month we met up with Edwin Vega, CPCC, PCC at The Stonewall Inn and then went for a walk. I admire how Edwin takes a fierce stand for making coaching a more inclusive and equitable space. He's got a giant heart. If you look at the photo below you'll see it beaming out of his gorgeous smile. A lot has changed in 55 years, and some of the progress we've made on LGBTQ+ rights are being eroded now. We need to take a fierce stand for all of letters, but especially for trans and non-binary youth. What will LGBTQ+ human rights look like 55 years from now, in 2078? Your actions today will impact that future reality. What will you commit to doing, either in your personal life or at work, to ensure trans and non-binary people are safe, included and have equal human rights?

You know what to do. Register, make a voting plan, and encourage new and lapsed voters in your network to do the same. The right to vote is a right for which we must continue to vote. #voteoften