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Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the day when the last enslaved people in the country, those living in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom. This notice came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was made by President Lincoln. Today we encourage you to support Black Owned businesses and organizations that support the Civil Rights and growth of Black People. You can learn more about Juneteenth and organizations/activities to support here: https://hubs.la/Q02CmhSy0

Health and Financial wellness in the Black Community... some of my favorite topics. My colleague and friend Roderick Lewis, MBA, CPC will help lead this important discussion. Please spread the word!

Since day one, we have worked with the Biden Administration to shape federal policies, personnel, and programs to advance Black work, wages, and wealth. President Biden’s State of the Union Address focused on many leading solutions for growing Black economic prosperity and closing the racial wealth gap, including: ✅ Expanding access to affordable housing and  good-paying jobs ✅ Supporting new and small businesses ✅ Restoring the expanded child tax credit ✅ Full participation in our democracy We applaud President Biden for outlining these crucial steps. As do voters across the nation who our research shows support elected leaders who take action on these issues. Yet, there is much more work to do. BEA Foundation’s recently released Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth contains actionable policy solutions that tackle many of those challenges. We look forward to continued work with the Biden administration to expand economic opportunity for the Black community.

As we collectively celebrate #Juneteenth, let’s be determined to build a society where all families have housing, financial, and educational stability. This recent study from McKinsey & Company Institute for Black Economic Mobility shows it may take decades to improve outcomes for Black Americans. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/er4G3bjK

Today is Juneteenth, a recognition and celebration of the freedom of enslaved Black Americans. Take time today to reflect on this important day in history, our nation's progress and the work that must be done to ensure racial justice and equity. To learn more about Juneteenth, visit the online resources from Purdue University at https://bit.ly/3p4nucp.

Today is June 19th, or Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, however that proclamation did not instantly free all those enslaved. In 1865 on June 19th, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that the enslaved people were freed and officially end slavery in the United States. Celebrating Juneteenth is a great start, however there is still work that can be done every day. Work like embracing small-disadvantaged businesses in your supply chain. Showing support for black owned businesses and by amplifying black voices. Entrepreneur voices like Janice Bryant Howroyd, the founder and CEO of ActOne Group, the largest woman-minority owned workforce management company in the US and author of “The Art of Work”. Artists voices like Shonda Rimes who uses her talents and skills to create hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder. Not to mention the latest Netflix hit show Bridgerton. Historical voices like Rosa Parks who helped initiate the civil rights movement in the United States. Listen to the voices of those with stories to tell. Embrace the use of minority owned businesses and don’t just set a goal for the uses of these businesses, proactively work to exceed the goal. That is the work that can be done to celebrate Juneteenth every day.

Juneteenth may be a federal holiday, but let’s not wash away the history. Juneteenth very specifically commemorates enslaved Black Texans being told they were free two years after they were freed. If you’re working today, note that not everyone is. Have some decorum and understand that others are off. Maybe schedule the email or call for tomorrow. If you’re off today, try to educate yourself further on the why. Most cities have free or low cost events. Try to attend one. Either way, today is a good day to support a Black American business. #Juneteenth

As we honour Black History Month, we encourage our community to take the time to better understand the unique barriers to eating disorder treatment faced by Black individuals. Many external and societal factors can impact an individual's health, including the development and perpetuation of eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours. To have true inclusivity and equity in eating disorder awareness, research and recovery methods, we must acknowledge and understand the systemic racial bias in our social and healthcare systems that impacts Black individuals, creating barriers to accessing equitable treatment. It is our responsibility as practitioners, organizations and advocates alike to ensure we are all doing our due diligence to provide accessible, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care to Black individuals who need our support. To learn more, check out the resources created by our friends at @the_nedic for Black individuals affected by eating disorders: https://lnkd.in/gVd7vg7i and guidance for providers and organizations on how to ensure they are offering culturally sensitive eating disorder care: https://lnkd.in/gVscg3Ey

This month's article is about the achievements of Black Americans and the health inequities that continue to plague communities of color. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eM-zHBeS