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Earl "Butch" Graves Jr., President & CEO of Black Enterprise, emphasizes the critical role that Black men and fathers play in building the net worth of Black families and the collective wealth of Black Americans. He highlights that true wealth is multigenerational, stressing the importance of passing down financial stability and prosperity through the generations. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/etnZdrsc

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 marks #Juneteenth—the anniversary honoring the end of slavery in the US. Today is a day to celebrate the liberation of Black Americans, reflect on the past, and acknowledge the growth we need to reach to ensure freedom and justice for all. Learn more about Juneteenth and what it means to be #BlackandThriving through the NAACP's resources: https://lnkd.in/gfYtvYv7

Our abilities and tenacity continue to be disavowed and poorly duplicated. From huge corporations to everyday microaggressions, Black Americans have to constantly remind white people that without us, there would be no them. Check out the rest of this article on my blog https://lnkd.in/gJdipSJe #blackhistorymonth

During #BlackHistoryMonth, we commemorate the generations of Black Americans whose achievements, adversity, and contributions have shaped our country. Learn more about the 2024 #BHM theme, African Americans and the Arts: https://lnkd.in/gQcPbja

A couple of weeks ago, the Black Economic Alliance (BEA) Foundation, released a new Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth. This policy roadmap, informed by expert research and the lived experiences of Black Americans, targets barriers to economic opportunity and outlines actionable steps for policymakers to drive Black prosperity and grow the entire economy. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02lX7p60

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)'s Principles Of An Anti-Racist, Trauma-Informed Organization are a must read for anyone working in healthcare and social services. Check out this resource and help build awareness that being Anti-Racist is central to Trauma-Informed Care. #traumainformed #antiracism #organizationalculture

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.

Check out this well-written article offering perspectives on wealth perception and prominence within black communities. Despite differing governance models, the historical context and social influence are highly relevant to the Caribbean and Bahamian reality. We need to have more conversations about financial literacy and wealth across our islands. Check it out... #bahamas #smallislands

Today is the first day of Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to honor their legacy in U.S. history and society. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The theme for 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the influence Black Americans have had in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, film, music, and more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQcPbja