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New Blog/Insight Alert! As Memorial Day approaches, take a moment to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. Check out our latest MJK Insight post to learn more about the history of this important day and find inspiration for celebrating with respect and gratitude. Read the Full Article - https://lnkd.in/g3uDRpjw Have a wonderful holiday weekend and remember to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day! #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #NewBlogPost

• Women must step into power • Women want more connected networks… resources should be provided to enable them to change societies • We have to wage justice on gender equality issues • We can work in collective ways to amass great results, but we must come together to achieve that • In gender we need to be more organized, create more women’s networks, networks that help other women, networks that create opportunities to help other women into power • Women in the informal sector’s labour hasn’t been counted in the past, but value can be put on such labour • We must be the first to identify that need opportunities to be leaders in their societies then we would see lasting change • Stop saying it’s impossible! • If you leave this world better, having positively affected at least one person then is a life well lived “Hope is being able to see the light despite the darkness”

Today is a profound reminder of the enduring struggle for freedom and equality. Honoring #Juneteenth, a day of freedom and reflection. #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2024

Taking a break from themes such as #AIACT, #GenerativeAI and #Am-I-AI-? let's focus just for a moment on spring, light, the power of stories to change and to communicate and the 'whyness' of your hard work. Today is #IMBOLC - the beginning of spring and the festival of light in the old Celtic tradition. It's a day of positivity, when new beginnings happen, when the fruits of our labours may start to be seen.......if we've done it right. It is also a day to celebrate for other, important reasons. Brigid's Day is now a national holiday in #Ireland, following years of campaigning by many groups including #herstory to bring about equality, representation and identity in terms of how we celebrate, what we remember and why. You can read all about the incredible campaign that took place in Ireland. Brigid, who is a Celtic Goddess and a religious saint crosses boundaries; for some it unites otherwise disparate groups. Whether it's in work or in life, knowing our "story", why we do what we do and what we are trying to achieve is essential to #communication, to bridge gaps and bring people together. Take a moment for yourself, you deserve it. Maybe though you could also think of your story, your company's story and what your customers and clients hear. Make the message work whether it's personal, your branding, your organisational imperative or for humanity. https://lnkd.in/ecyrX3ZQ

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and honor the pain and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom and continue to fight for equality. Find out more about the history and importance of Juneteenth here: https://lnkd.in/ghr2MMWp #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

If you've got 20 minutes to invest in learning what attracts outstanding men to the women they choose to love and commit to in a faithful relationship, do yourself a favor by listening to this video. In addition to having a generous and loving nature, as described in Rosalynn Carter's eulogy, she was, by all accounts, a virtuous woman. The phrase "virtuous woman" is in the Bible, but I had not heard it in eons. I would love to hear it discussed multiple times in ordinary conversation and explained to those who are younger or may never have heard of it. Because the way many women live now does not fit that phrase. And our communities are crumbling largely because of it. Women are innately powerful and form the foundation of our neighborhoods. They also empower the men who achieve greatness because of their support. But that occurs only when women honor themselves by their actions. Please understand that I am no saint, but I try to live an exemplary life. I can't stand in judgment of anyone but myself. But if you examine the characteristics of the virtuous woman described in the Word, you will see the behaviors that good men admire and find attractive. You will also understand what it takes to weave strong marriages and families together in a rich, intimate, and joyful tapestry of family life—even during the tough times. This minister's eulogy explains it beautifully. I want to clarify, just like Pastor Lowden did, that this is no political plug. It isn't about elections and party divisions. This is true wisdom about how a woman's pivotal role in marriages and communities that are centered around God works for all. Stay Healthy, Happy, and Satisfied #GatherattheHearth Terise I help black women seeking more joy, health, energy, fulfilling relationships, and personal power bust through limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and a lack of confidence.

YOU KNOW IN YOUR HEART OF HEARTS HE SAID NO MATTER HOW MUCH HE SAYS "FAKE NEWS"! Welcome to the Ultimate Showdown: Conning Conundrum Syndrome vs. Trump Derangement Syndrome! In one corner, we have... Conning Conundrum Syndrome (CCS)! - Symptoms: Unshakable loyalty, denial reflex, and the blame game shuffle. Victims insist they haven't been conned by Trump and Putin, despite overwhelming evidence that could make a blindfolded jury shout "Guilty!" And in the other corner, we have... Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS)! - Symptoms: Uncontrollable eye-rolling at the mention of Trump, spontaneous fits of fact-checking, and an intense urge to debunk every tweet. Accused sufferers vehemently oppose Trump, sometimes with a fervor that rivals a sports fan during the playoffs. CCS - "Conning Conundrum Syndrome" is like having a GPS that stubbornly refuses to recalibrate. You're headed for a cliff, but it keeps saying, "Turn right in 100 feet." You’re convinced the destination is glorious, but spoiler alert: it’s a steep drop into reality. TDS - "Trump Derangement Syndrome" is like having a highly sensitive radar that detects every single Trump-related blip, no matter how small. You’re hyper-aware of every move, comment, and typo, often resulting in high blood pressure and a sudden urge to tweet. Denial vs. Obsession - CCS: "No way, Trump’s perfect!" - TDS: "No way, Trump’s terrible!" Blame Game vs. Blame Flame - CCS: "What about those emails?" - TDS: "What about that tax return?" Loyalty vs. Paranoia - CCS: "Trump could do no wrong." - TDS: "Trump can do no right." The Hilarious Hypocrisy: - CCS sufferers are like fans at a magic show, utterly convinced that the magician’s tricks are real, while TDS sufferers are the skeptics yelling, "I see the wires!" - CCS Remedy: "Come on, admitting you've been conned isn't that bad. Think of it like realizing the magician pulls rabbits out of hats, not thin air." - TDS Remedy: "Hey, take a breath. Sometimes it’s okay to let a tweet pass by without a full investigation. Not every blip is a bombshell." In the grand scheme of things, both CCS and TDS could use a little bit of perspective, a dash of humor, and a lot less stress. After all, life’s too short to be stuck in a syndrome, right? So, whether you’re staunchly defending or constantly critiquing, remember to laugh along the way. Because in the end, we’re all just trying to navigate this crazy world, one conundrum at a time.

Sharing a book recommendatio: The Ballad of Roy Benavidez: The Life and Times of America’s Most Famous Hispanic War Hero. About: "A Proud American In his new book The Ballad of Roy Benavidez, historian William Sturkey explores the life of this Hispanic war hero, his fight to maintain veteran disability benefits, and the ways in which Hispanic Americans have long shaped U.S. history with scant acknowledgement." https://lnkd.in/e93F8esH

Honoring Our Heroes: The Impact of Expert Testimony on Veterans' Rights #VeteranRights #ExpertWitness #MilitaryExpert As we approach Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor and remember those who have died in service to our country, also reminds us of the continuous struggle to ensure justice and equality for all servicemembers. This Memorial Day, we reflect not only on the sacrifices made by our servicemembers but also on the battles fought within our courts to uphold their rights. One notable case is that of Major Margaret Witt, whose challenge to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in 2008 exemplifies the powerful role of expert witnesses in shaping military justice. Experts like Dr. Aaron Belkin, a political science professor specializing in military and gender studies, Dr. Nathaniel Frank, a historian with expertise in LGBTQ military history, and Dr. Gregory Herek, a psychologist specializing in sexual orientation and military cohesion, provided pivotal testimony. Their insights revealed the positive impact of inclusive service on unit cohesion and morale, leading to a landmark ruling that mandated a higher evidentiary standard for discharges based on sexual orientation. On this Memorial Day, let's reflect on the sacrifices of those who served and the ongoing efforts to uphold their memories through the legal system. Read more on the pivotal role of expert witnesses in shaping veterans' rights in our latest blog post here - https://lnkd.in/dsmP2mY2 #MemorialDay #Veterans #ExpertWitness #MilitaryJustice #Equality

*BC-C Minority Christians' Eagerness to Preserve the Self-Respect Struggle of Christians* Justice done to a community in minority quota is not done to us BCC minority Christians Justice done to SCs is not done to BC-C Christians Justice done to other castes in BCs is not done to BC-C minority Christians. The justice that is being done to the upper castes is not being done to the BC-C minority Christians. For the last seventy years, we have remained a vote bank where social justice has not been done. Justice is being done to everyone around us, but we still have to wait for justice. People who don't do justice to us are coming to our churches and asking for our vote. Why don't we question people who don't do social justice to us? It is only when questioned that our social class is recognized and justice is given to us. S Jayakant was a Christian minority rights activist.