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A must see LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education webinar! Join us to learn more about intersections of identity in the STEM field from nationally recognized experts! #leadership #highereducation #lgbtq

Check out what I'm selling: Stacey Abrams Lead from the Outside (Softcover Book): Get up to $30 off* when you use my code JPUSEF to sign up for Mercari. *Terms apply #mercari Lead from the Outside is a necessary guide to harnessing the strengths of being an outsider by Stacey Abrams, one of the most prominent black female politicians in the U.S. Leadership is hard. Convincing others―and often yourself―that you possess the answers and are capable of world-affecting change requires confidence, insight, and sheer bravado. Lead from the Outside is the handbook for outsiders, written with the awareness of the experiences and challenges that hinder anyone who exists beyond the structure of traditional white male power―women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and millennials ready to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/g79-nebC

"Americans are presently situated within a political, cultural, and social context where collective values and legal rights are being challenged by those who hold power and privilege. While this is not unique, it is a time in which we, as a society, must recognize the critical importance of historical accuracy and the need to build the skills necessary to discern facts about who we are collectively and as individuals. This is especially true for LGBT+ individuals, whose rights and histories continue to be contested in the courts of law and public opinion. A more complete and intentional social studies curriculum is one method through which educators, as change-agents, can contribute to this collective need. The above quote is from the National Council for the Social Studies Position Statement on Contextualizing LGBTQ History, unanimously approved by the Board in 2019 - and authored by History UnErased's leadership. Read the full position statement here: https://lnkd.in/e3N7v3j History UnErased is providing K-12 schools with the curriculum, training, and ongoing support they need to realize the position statement's vision of advancing the ideals of American democracy through the process of history, civics, and social studies education. Visit our curriculum page to learn how. #lgbtq #historyunerased #Black #Indigenous #AAPI #Women #queer #visibilitymatters #ushistory

Remember upfront and always to live right sized, because life is usually not our game. Translated, never spend more then you make first, do everything in your power to flip the game to your game. If you flip the game do not copy off your former traducer who obviously failed if you were able to flip on them. Assume success you will flip, once you do treat all people the way you would have wanted to be treated. That means fairly, honestly and honorably. “There is not a right way to do a wrong thing.” My favorite CO from RS Baltimore MD 😊🙂🤓🤫🫶🏽👍🏽🙏🏽 PS: Develope your greatest asset, your subordinates and seniors and peers.

Dr. Terry O’Banion, with extensive experience in higher education leadership, analyzed the programs of five major community college conferences. His study evaluated the inclusion of key concepts like workforce, general education, DEI, LGBTQ issues, and AI, among others. It also included observations of the conferences and the roles of the organizing staff. Discover Dr. O’Banion’s insights and findings in the full report: https://lnkd.in/gtjvU8MY

Crisis Mode Alert: DEI Under Siege! In today's climate, DEI is facing unprecedented challenges. Project 2025 and numerous state legislations aim to eliminate DEI discussions. Even universities are feeling the heat. How's that for freedom of speech? This week's DEI After 5 guest, Toni Harrison gets real: - DEI involves protecting the rights of marginalized groups: Black, Latinae, disabled, veterans, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and more. - It's about our neighbors and friends. - Convincing skeptics is tough; igniting torchbearers is essential. - Silence is complicity. Speak up and make noise against the misconception that DEI is harmful. Who’s ready to stand up for what's right? Share your thoughts and experiences below.

Crisis Mode Alert: DEI Under Siege! In today's climate, DEI is facing unprecedented challenges. Project 2025 and numerous state legislations aim to eliminate DEI discussions. Even universities are feeling the heat. How's that for freedom of speech? This week's DEI After 5 guest, Toni Harrison gets real: - DEI involves protecting the rights of marginalized groups: Black, Latinae, disabled, veterans, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, and more. - It's about our neighbors and friends. - Convincing skeptics is tough; igniting torchbearers is essential. - Silence is complicity. Speak up and make noise against the misconception that DEI is harmful. Who’s ready to stand up for what's right? Share your thoughts and experiences below.

Create your own Financial Independence in a game that hasn’t been created for the majority and still be a winner. Always remember to Thank God as the True Source. #financialindependence ##financialwealth

Building our own for our own is legally possible under Art 1 of the Convention on Civil and Political Rights. Article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) recognizes the right of all peoples to self-determination. This includes the right to: Choose their own form of government Pursue economic, social, and cultural goals Manage and dispose of their own resources Not be deprived of their means of subsistence Civil rights is not enough as it is the OPPOSITE of self-determination in this country which has made us beggars for the crumbs the white people may decide to throw to us. Our lawyers must study international humanitarian law in addition to American law to discern the path to the political and economic freedoms of the White people who exercise self-determination to our detriment

🕰️ This video might be almost 20 years old, but the message still rings true today. Most of you know that I work full-time for a digital marketing agency. Working for a large corporation can often make you feel like a tiny grain of sand in a vast operation. That’s one of the reasons I truly cherish my personal ventures. As a black business owner and landlord, I've seen firsthand the disparities in housing, especially in Philadelphia. When I started purchasing properties in Philly, I was appalled by how poorly black tenants were treated. Many lived in homes with rats, severe root damage, and rotting doors, all while paying as much as $600 a month. It was heartbreaking to discover that these conditions were often perpetuated by black landlords. I now own three properties and counting, ensuring my renters have homes I'd be proud to live in. I primarily work with programs like the rehousing program, which helps women, often black women, escape abusive relationships and find healthier environments. It's unimaginable that anyone escaping trauma should end up in a rat-infested home, especially one provided by a fellow BIPOC. Providing quality living conditions restores dignity and can even save lives. It's unacceptable to prioritize profit over the well-being of those in desperate situations. We must do better for our communities, lifting each other up and ensuring everyone has a safe, dignified place to call home. Let's take better care of all, especially by uplifting our own communities. 💪🏾🏠 #BlackBusinessOwner #CommunityFirst #HousingEquality #PhiladelphiaHousing #UpliftOurCommunities