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🧐Did you know slaves were responsible for constructing the 🇺🇸 United States Capitol? According to historians, there is evidence confirming the involvement of enslaved individuals in the Capitol's construction. The evidence for these claims comes from historical records, including letters, payroll records, and architectural drawings. One of the most well-documented examples of African American labor on the Capitol building is the work of Philip Reid, an enslaved African American who played a key role in casting the Statue of Freedom that sits atop the Capitol dome. Reid's skill and expertise were essential to the completion of this iconic statue, highlighting the important contributions of African Americans to the construction of one of the most notable buildings in the United States. Additionally, records from the time indicate that African American laborers were instrumental in providing the manual labor necessary to construct the Capitol, including quarrying and transporting stone, carpentry work, and other essential tasks. These historical accounts provide clear evidence of the significant role that the American descendants of slavery played in the construction of the U.S Capitol, a testament to their often overlooked contributions to American history. The call for reparations for the American Descendants of Slaves (ADOS) is justified by historical evidence of failed policies that have disproportionately harmed this community. Exhibit A: Housing Policies Exhibit B: Healthcare Policies Exhibit C: Education Policies Exhibit D: Criminal Justice Policies Exhibit E: Environmental Policies #ChangePolicy ALT Text Donald Rivers standing in front of The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Everyone that knows me knows I’m committed to building sustainable yet affordable living spaces.

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🗽Today, we celebrate Juneteenth and a groundbreaking step towards racial justice in NY: Governor Hochul and state legislators have established a Reparations Commission to address the legacy of slavery and ongoing inequity. 🤝🏾 New Yorkers for Reparations (NY4R), a grassroots coalition building the movement for reparations in New York, is gathering signatures and rallying New Yorkers to ensure the commission's success. ➤ But the work has just begun. The Commission needs widespread support to counter MAGA Republican opposition, who seek to whitewash history and block progress. As the NY4R statement says: "Gov. Hochul and state legislators created this commission in response to the demands of New Yorkers across race and place who know reparations are urgent and necessary for making equality real for Black New Yorkers. And we know that the commissioners selected for the task embody the necessary expertise, experience, and values for giving us a roadmap to righting the wrongs of injustice in our state from its foundation.” Join us in taking action this Juneteenth – 📄 Read the full NY4R press release here: https://lnkd.in/dzTr9xMw ✍🏽 Sign NY4R's statement for New Yorkers supporting reparations in the press release 📢 Share this post to spread the word about New York’s historic opportunity for reparations. #Juneteenth #Reparations #RacialJustice #NewYork #NY4R #ReparationsNow #SupportReparations

I should have edited this video. It's long. There is an awkward pause. And another one. I'm not as good with my words here. That's okay. I'm talking about race. And that's uncomfortable. I grew up in Idaho. Everyone looked like me. I looked like everybody. We didn't talk about diversity or race. Because why would we? If we did, I don't recall any champions for justice. I had a LOT to learn. Like this: while we celebrate Juneteenth, the 13th amendment abolished slavery in 1862. By design, it took 2 ½ years for news to reach the last slaves in Galveston, Texas. On June 19th, 1865.  Not even justice was justly delivered. The sacrifice and suffering originating from American slavery is a stain on our history. It has been replaced with systemic, structural racism that persists. Especially in real estate. We can make a difference here. The future is ours to advance a more just and equitable future. It’s one thing to reflect and learn. It’s another to act. It's the work of individuals and business leaders to insist on change, then make it. It's my work. Nest DC birdSEED Foundation Jennifer Green, CMCA, AMS Natasha Bonhomme Michael Bennett André Robert Lee Leslie Hartmann Case Marla M. Dean Grace Langham Veronica Vivas Pavan Khoobchandani Kirby Howell Benjamin Cyprien Eser Yildirim Grace Woolen Gabrielle “Gabby” Mulnick Majewski Paola Moya Aaron Warren Scott Case Alison Scimeca Mimi Concannon #juneteenth #racialequity #justice

NAR thought leaders discuss Fair Housing today, and take a closer look at how you can take action and help make unfair housing history.

Juneteenth + Fair Housing = reasons to look back, look forward! Ten months after freedom came to enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865 — the occasion we remember as Juneteenth — Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the first federal law to call for racial equity in housing. Even at the dawn of emancipation, many already knew: freedom had to include fair housing. Our offices are closed in observance. But even as we look back, we look onward to securing fair housing for all. It’s our commitment not only to freedom, but to liberation. #Juneteenth #FairHousing #civilrightsact1866 #liberation

Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the reading of General Order #3 by General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865 – marking a formal end to the institution of slavery in the United States as it existed until that point. "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer." General Gordon Granger, June 19th 1865 in Galveston, Texas [Source: https://lnkd.in/e5bqjNNp] While marking this important event in U.S. history, it’s also important to know that so much more needs to be done to achieve actual equality of rights and ending systemic racism. As a reminder, although the 13th Amendment to the Constitution ended slavery as it existed, it did not end slavery entirely. That amendment reads: "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." [Emphasis added]. Celebrate what’s been achieved – but keep working to complete the goal of ending racism! #juneteenth