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When Barack Obama first ran for president, there was a small faction of black voters who did not support him because he was not "of the soil", meaning he had no lineage connecting him to the legacy of slavery endured by the ancestors of black Americans. Today, that faction appears to have grown in part due to what is perceived as a failure by Mr. Obama to address a number of socio-economic issues of particular interest to blacks. The pushback seems to have intensified as Kamala Harris, another person not of the soil attempts to be the 47th president. The Democratic Party does not appear concerned about the growing rift. Given significant black populations in certain urban areas and in southern states, the black vote is considered crucial to the Democratic Party. However, support for the party has been falling among blacks. Will 2024 see a significant departure of black votes. Can Harris get them back? #kamalaharris #election2024

Happy 4th of July! Today, we honor the spirit of independence and the power of liberty. As we celebrate, let’s remember that 'Liberty is the breath of life to nations.' Enjoy the fireworks and festivities, and cherish the freedom we hold dear. Happy Independence Day from the California Association of Black Real Estate Professionals! 🇺🇸✨ #IndependenceDay #Freedom #CABREP #BlackRealEstateProfessionals #supportingblackleaders #blackleadership #empoweringblackleaders #blackbusinessleaders #blackrealestate #blackhomeownership #blackleadershipadvancement #Allyship

We understand that Father’s Day is difficult for many. It is our hope to offer some ideas on how to celebrate and remember fathers or another significant influence in your life. Visit this link to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02xBgYN0

We understand that Father’s Day is difficult for many. It is our hope to offer some ideas on how to celebrate and remember fathers or another significant influence in your life. Visit this link to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02xBh5V0

As we celebrate the birth of our nation with friends and family this Fourth of July, we are reminded of the principles behind our nation's founding—freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness for all. These ideals are at the heart of TakeCharge's mission as we work to counter the common narrative that America is systemically racist. Last year, I wrote an Op-Ed (https://lnkd.in/gCFPpSxt) detailing why black Americans don't have to choose between Juneteenth and the Fourth of July - because without the Declaration of Independence, there would be no Juneteenth. And there would be no Juneteenth without the sacrifice of 350,000 white men of the Union Army from non-slave-holding states who died in the Civil War, leading to the Emancipation Proclamation. There are organizations using both holidays to divide the nation by insisting that America has been broken by systemic racism. And this helps no one — black or white. So, today, we honor the progress America has made and the strides we continue to take toward a more prosperous future for every American. Our commitment to ensuring that every individual, regardless of skin color, understands they have the opportunity to achieve the American dream remains unwavering. This Independence Day, we celebrate the American spirit and the promise it holds for the citizens of this nation - regardless of skin color. Wishing you a happy and safe Fourth of July. https://lnkd.in/gHU-uFEB

As a governor general I hope you will be able to help resolve the issues highlighted in this book ❤️😊 https://lnkd.in/gwxWAdPd

Ortega-Williams, A. (2024). Healing Black Futures: Black Youth Organizing to Redefine Destiny. Journal of Progressive Human Services, 1-18. ABSTRACT: Black youth throughout American history have resisted racism and the social injustice it produces. Strategies have historically included rebellion, advocacy, and social protest as well as the construction of mutual aid societies. Black youth have been central to the development of Black counter-institutions preserving their heritage and collective strengths. While contemporary organizing frameworks recognize the need for personal and “collective self” care to sustain social action, there is little research on the meaning of ancestral historical resistance or the cultural and spiritual mechanisms Black youth incorporate. In this article, findings from interviews with 20 Black youth organizing in New York City will be presented; highlighting what they described as discovering their calling and channeling liberation for a healed Black future. Implications for Black youth-led community organizing in the context of historical trauma and systemic violence through social action will be explored. The study is situated in the literature examining organizing among Black youth in the context of historical trauma. KEYWORDS: Black youth, organizing, healing, futures, ancestors #AlkebulanArise #AlkebulanLiberty #AlkeulanUnity