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Way to go Maeve! Thanks for sharing your talents, story and leadership.

A closed chapter is not a disservice to the world, it is a clear path paved for future generations. Throughout history struggle has been romanticized, portraying that a journey through hardships is the ultimate mark of success... We are here to rewrite the narrative and dismental systems and practices that foster exploitation and injustice. For future generations. In this present moment, we stand against the struggles our forefathers faced in the past.

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At the intersection of celebrity influence and business education lies an incredible opportunity to reshape industries and increase access to leadership roles for Black and Brown communities. Celebrities like Denzel Washington and Alex Rodriguez, who were recently inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Alumni Hall of Fame, exemplify how high-profile individuals can impact communities, serve as role models, and drive change. Their journeys from Boys & Girls Club members to global icons highlight the influence of mentorship, opportunity, and community engagement in shaping successful leaders. For HBCU business schools, partnerships with celebrities and influential public figures provide a unique chance to inspire students, showcase diverse leadership, and open doors to industries that are often underrepresented. By leveraging the reach and impact of celebrities, HBCU business programs can: Elevate visibility of business education’s role in creating leaders across various industries. Foster partnerships that provide students with mentorship, internships, and leadership development opportunities. Increase access to high-ranking leadership roles for Black and Brown communities by breaking down barriers and building pipelines to success. In the same way that the Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate the achievements of their alumni, we believe that business schools can use the influence of celebrity partnerships to inspire, uplift, and prepare the next generation of business leaders. We are always looking for partners to help us support our business schools and their students with events, sponsorships, and more. Join us in building the future of business leadership at www.HBCUBusinessDeans.org. #HBCU #BusinessEducation #CelebrityInfluence #Leadership #DiverseLeaders #HBCUBusinessDeansRoundtable #Mentorship #FutureLeaders

When training new hires in records management, I always emphasize how subtlety important accurate preservation of history is. In this example, if we didn't have on record how diverse the 19th-century West was we'd only have Hollywood depictions to rely on. An unreliable narrator at best!

Wow, Matthew! It is truly inspiring to witness all the incredible effort and dedication you have put into your work finally paying off! 🎉 Your commitment and hard work are evident, and it’s amazing to see you achieve such well-deserved success. Keep shining and reaching new heights! #NowSiteMarketing, #DigitalMarketing, #EntrepreneurLife, #OnlineBusiness, #MarketingTools, #AIWebsiteBuilder, #SocialMediaManagement, #LeadGeneration, #BusinessGrowth, #SuccessMindset, #Passporttoprosperity, #ProsperityBlueprint, #DonnyShort

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This year, the Oikos Institute for Social Impact will once again recognize those in the Black Church and Historically Black Educational Institutions (HBEI's) that have innovative approaches to serving their community at our second Fishing Differently™ Impact Awards/Gala and Conference. Candidates are those who are using their spaces and places to make an impact in their community. Their properties are used to address issues of food insecurity, affordable housing, childcare, and recidivism or to create revenue and jobs. These are the types of projects that will be considered. We are looking for those projects that exemplify what it means to be Fishing Differently™ for social impact. We praise and celebrate those who share in our passion for this work. WHO WOULD YOU NOMINATE FOR A FISHING DIFFERENTLY™ IMPACT AWARD? Please share who you think meets these criteria and why in 200 words or less. All nominations are due no later than January 31, 2024. Pictured here: Rev. Dr. Abdul Knox (honoree), Rev. Dr. Denise C. Picket (honoree), Dr. Otis Moss III, Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams (co-founder of Oikos) , Rev. Jeremiah Wright (honoree), Rev. Dr. Reginald Blount (co-founder of Oikos), Rev. Demetrius Davis (honoree), Rev. Lisa Williamson (honoree), Richard Townsell (honoree) https://lnkd.in/eREMPNs9

Those that know me well know how important I find being direct with someone. This is one of those times. So buckle in folks. It's time for a privilege check. To call these comments controversial is not only degrading but is also harmful. If you haven't heard his speech, go-give him clicks. Look at the audience both in that audience and beyond your screen. I know incredibly strong, talented, fierce women leaders who have managed to build successful careers and families for themselves simultaneously. I know women who chose not to grow families to include children because that brought them just as much joy as those who chose to have children. Maybe they were empowered to be who they wanted, to do who they want. I doubt they were told by a man who will make obscene amounts of money for kicking a ball a few hundred times a year (okay, a thousand times with practices) that they should lean into a vocation defined by the body parts they were born with. I've had men in my life so supportive of living in the current century where women can and likely need to work for their family to live comfortably. Leaders I've worked for have encouraged and supported me in every facet of my 10-year plan back when I actually had a long-term strategy I shared. I've also been asked in an interview how many children I plan to have. So please, if you don't know what to say or how to support women in careers, go learn how to have those conversations. Make the effort to be one of the many voices young women will need to hear in order to drown out this ignorance. You don't want "politics" on LinkedIn? Don't make a woman's body political.

Starting the conversation to education and growth.