Montgomery, Alabama, a city central to the Civil Rights movement and just a mile from our office, holds a special place in the local community and the nation. This #Juneteenth, we honor it as a significant step toward equality and equity. Today, the Legacy Sites, are offering free admission. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezBVKp2p. May we never forget, and may we continue to learn and grow.
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#onthisday On July 2, 1777, #Vermont became the first territory in what would become the #UnitedStates to abolish slavery. This historic decision was made when Vermont adopted its constitution, which included a clause that prohibited slavery. The Vermont Constitution stated that no adult should be held in servitude unless bound by personal consent or by law for the payment of debts, fines, or similar obligations. This landmark move was significant as it predated the abolition of slavery in the United States by nearly a century and set a progressive precedent for other states and territories. #Vermont's action was part of a broader context of increasing abolitionist sentiment in the late #18th #century, driven by Enlightenment ideals of liberty and equality. The state's decision highlighted the growing resistance to the institution of slavery and laid the groundwork for future legislative and social efforts to end slavery throughout the United States.
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Terrific to join justice champions at the 2024 Equal Justice Conference to learn more about seminal efforts that give everyone a fair shot at wellbeing. Center for Heirs' Property Preservation in South Carolina builds on assets and addresses policies and practices that undermine people’s ability to accumulate wealth. CHPP helps people keep intergenerational wealth when a family member dies without a will by providing direct legal assistance to clear title to property, mediating family interests, and support with the court process. According to a 2022 Consumer Reports survey, 77% of Black and 82% of Hispanic Americans lack a will, compared to 61% of White Americans.
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True or False? 🏠 People with I/DD have a legal right to live in the community and to receive the necessary services and supports. 👨🏻🦽👨🏻🦯 Life in the community provides opportunities for dignity, freedom, choice, and a sense of belonging that are not possible in an institutional environment. Both are absolutely TRUE‼️ North Carolina, needs a strategic plan with multi-year goals and a multi-year financial commitment to make both of these legal rights, a reality for our members who want those options.☑️☑️ Building community capacity for those who choose to exercise these rights is a priority under Olmstead and it’s’ also just the fair and equitable thing to do.👍🏻 Down-sizing our institutions can’t occur unless NC expands community capacity and also expands our community-based service options for those waiting for/ or needing services and supports. 🏢 The longer North Carolina chooses not to expand its’ community capacity and community-based services, the more at risk the state is of denying people of their legal rights and will continue to be subject to further Olmstead and ADA scrutiny from DOJ.⚖️
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Everyone that knows me knows I’m committed to building sustainable yet affordable living spaces.
#DidYouKnow in 1926 and for decades after, the City of Birmingham, through a zoning ordinance, enforced race-based residential segregation to keep Black people from living in the same communities as white people? Our Chief Strategist Seth Embry sat down with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) President and CEO DeJuana L. Thompson to discuss the history of Fair Housing in Birmingham and how implications of the city’s racial residential divide then continue to have adverse effects present-day. Watch the full conversation by visiting HABD.org or on our YouTube at https://lnkd.in/enTDgZEk. #FairHousingMonth #Birmingham #Affordablehousing #Historyfact #RacialDiscrimination #Housing
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#DidYouKnow in 1926 and for decades after, the City of Birmingham, through a zoning ordinance, enforced race-based residential segregation to keep Black people from living in the same communities as white people? Our Chief Strategist Seth Embry sat down with Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) President and CEO DeJuana L. Thompson to discuss the history of Fair Housing in Birmingham and how implications of the city’s racial residential divide then continue to have adverse effects present-day. Watch the full conversation by visiting HABD.org or on our YouTube at https://lnkd.in/enTDgZEk. #FairHousingMonth #Birmingham #Affordablehousing #Historyfact #RacialDiscrimination #Housing
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Juneteenth + Fair Housing = reasons to look back, look forward! Ten months after freedom came to enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865 — the occasion we remember as Juneteenth — Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the first federal law to call for racial equity in housing. Even at the dawn of emancipation, many already knew: freedom had to include fair housing. Our offices are closed in observance. But even as we look back, we look onward to securing fair housing for all. It’s our commitment not only to freedom, but to liberation. #Juneteenth #FairHousing #civilrightsact1866 #liberation
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Happy Independence Day from all of us at Jacoby & Meyers! As we celebrate the values of freedom and justice upon which this great nation was built, we're reminded of the importance of community, equality, and the pursuit of justice. For more on how we champion these values through our work, visit https://lnkd.in/dJFayz6. #IndependenceDay #JacobyAndMeyers #personalinjuryattorney #personalinjurylaw #injurylaw #injurylawyers #injurylawyer #injuryattorney #accidentlawyer #caraccidentlawyer
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Black women face eviction at twice the rate of white tenants due to decades of systemic housing inequity. This leaves people of color and low-income women most vulnerable to housing instability. At WREN, we’ve been advocating for economic justice for nearly a decade. But families at risk of eviction need support now. We’re collaborating with partners to advocate for tenants’ right to legal counsel in eviction cases. In South Carolina, renters facing eviction rarely get legal advice to navigate the complex legal system. With a right to counsel, families would have an attorney to defend their housing rights in court, which would help more people stay in their homes. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Join us in urging lawmakers to support tenants’ right to legal representation during evictions. With your help, we can promote housing justice for all. Take action here: https://p2a.co/sMDGDA7
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Everyone underestimates the impact you can make as an elected official on the local level. Here are some local offices you can run for and how they impact your community: 1. City Council: City Council members make decisions on zoning, budgets, and city policies. 2. School Board: Joining the school board allows you to shape policies, advocate for students, and contribute to the quality of education in your district. 3. County Commissioner: County Commissioners oversee county affairs, from infrastructure projects to public services. 4. Mayor: Mayors guide local initiatives, promote economic development, and serve as a voice for their community. 5. Sheriff: Sheriffs shape policing policies, community relations, and the safety measures in your county. 6. District Supervisor: District Supervisors oversee local government functions, including budgeting and community services. Running for office is about making a real impact. Learn how to drive change in your community by visiting: newpolitics.org
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Some people may think that monuments and historic markers are quaint and outdated traditions of the past that serve no purpose in educating and uplifting their communities and promoting the "common good." Not me. I was fortunate I grew up next door to St Louis. My public school education in University City, Mo., exposed me to the history of Missouri, a "border state," which allowed slavery. I also learned about the history of the slave trade on the steps of the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis and along the Mississippi River, where the commerce of slavery flourished before the Civil War. I internalized this as a young person, and that knowledge never left me. Today the Old Courthouse is a national historic site. Our local and federal partners, I believe, created important reminders for any visitor to the city. It showcases the city's troubled past and also its better days that followed. It's also critically important to get kids of all ages to places like the Old Courthouse to learn about our collective and shared past as a people. In my own humble opinion, I think we need to get all elected officials and anyone in a leadership position who lives within driving distance of places like the Old Courthouse to visit and again learn about our past to help confront the challenges of the present and the future. Without repeated and regular exposure to our past, we as country will continue to ignore the folly of collective and willful ignorance. As the prophetical words attributed to George Santyana note, those who forget history are doomed to repeat the past. https://lnkd.in/gkkkTtPS
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