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This #Juneteenth, take a few minutes to learn what you can do to be an #ally and #upstander for your black colleagues, neighbors and friends. Let's turn good intentions into actions. Check out our latest Wet Cement post to understand what you can do to support the Black community. And please add any other suggestions we missed in the comments.

Here are some helplines and resources related to race equality and support for individuals in the United Kingdom: 1. Runnymede Trust: Runnymede Trust is a leading independent race equality think tank in the UK. They conduct research, advocacy, and campaigns to promote racial equality and social justice. Website: runnymedetrust.org.uk 2. Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): EHRC offers advice, support, and guidance on discrimination and human rights issues, including those related to race and ethnicity. Website: equalityhumanrights.com 3. The Monitoring Group: The Monitoring Group is a community-based organization working to challenge racism and discrimination in the UK. They provide support and advocacy for victims of racial violence and hate crimes. Website: tmgonline.org.uk 4. Black Minds Matter UK: Black Minds Matter UK provides free mental health support to Black individuals and families in the UK. They offer access to therapy sessions with Black therapists. Website: blackmindsmatteruk.com 5. Show Racism the Red Card: Show Racism the Red Card is an anti-racism education charity in the UK. They provide educational resources, workshops, and training programs to tackle racism and promote diversity and inclusion. Website: theredcard.org These organizations and resources offer support, information, and advocacy for individuals experiencing racial discrimination and inequality in the UK. If you or someone you know needs assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to these helplines and organizations for help. #RaceEquality #RacialJustice #EndRacism #BlackLivesMatter #DiversityandInclusion #AntiRacism #EqualityForAll

Black Male Violence ~ The Poisoned Fruit of Neglect, Abandonment and a Racist-Elitest Agenda. "Black adolescent male violence and Black young adult male violence represent urgent and critical issues that require immediate attention and decisive action. These challenges are deeply entrenched in systemic injustices that disproportionately affect Black youth in America, perpetuating cycles of violence, incarceration, and despair. Addressing these issues requires a comprehensive understanding of the root causes and systemic barriers contributing to the crisis. By acknowledging the complex interplay of socioeconomic factors, institutional biases, and historical legacies of oppression, we can begin to formulate..." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKuDPSwC #drrickwallace #rickwallace #rickwallace21 #blackmenlead #blackmaleviolence #socializingblackboys #properracialsocialization #buildingstrongblackmen #restoringtheblackfamily

Happy International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! 🤝🏼🕊 How you can get involved in the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: 📚 Educate Yourself and Others – Learn about the history and manifestations of racial discrimination and share your knowledge with friends, family, and colleagues. 📣 Speak Up – Challenge instances of racism or prejudice that you witness, whether in the workplace, school, or social settings. 🙌 Support Anti-Racism Organizations – Donate your time, skills, or resources to groups working to combat racism and promote equality. 🎆 Celebrate Diversity – Attend cultural events and engage with individuals from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to foster understanding and appreciation of diversity.

Racial discrimination affects people all over the world - and it still affects people here in the US. The fact that Florida has banned schools from using state money for DEI work is the most recent proof of that. Random cars yelling the N*word to my 16-year-old daughter as she walks down the street with friends is personal proof of that. The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. In 2001, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights issued a four-point agenda for Transformative Change for Racial Justice and Equality: 1. Step up: Stop denying and start dismantling 2. Pursue Justice: End impunity and build trust 3. Listen Up: People of African descent must be heard 4. Redress: Confront past legacies, take special measures, and deliver reparatory justice What can you do today? 1 - Attend (or make plans to attend) a diversity training workshop 2 - Review/Improve your DEI statement and/or policies 3 - Donate to a racial equity charity like the NAACP, Black Lives Matter Global Network, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), or the Southern Poverty Law Center 4 - Listen to Black folks and amplify their messages by sharing or through positive engagement. Together we can #FightRacism and #StandUp4HumanRights Image description: Background is 2 shades of purple. "International day for the elimination of racial discrimination" is written in white. An illustration of 6 racially diverse people take up the bottom half of the graphic.

Today, we see movements like Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives that aim to address systemic racism and inequality. A reminder that the fight for genuine equality is not just a historical event, but an ongoing battle that requires collective action. #MLKDay

🌐✊ This #MLKDay, let's reflect on the ongoing fight for equality. Our blog delves into the racial #digitaldivide, a critical issue affecting Black communities. Join us in advocating for #digitalequity and supporting initiatives that bridge the gap. https://ow.ly/obpQ50QqeIF

This week marks Race Equality Week and Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. Here at Why me?, we are taking the time to reflect. We are also thinking about how Restorative Justice can play a part in addressing these distinct and urgent issues. We have some existing resources that may provide food for thought this week and beyond. In a world where survivors of sexual abuse are so often silenced, doubted and retraumatised, our 2021 report shows how Restorative Justice can make them feel empowered, listened to and able to move forward. https://lnkd.in/eHSK5UFK Our Youth Justice Report explores racial disparities in access to and uptake of RJ for young people. https://lnkd.in/evn52EBY And finally, from the blog archives, we have posts on the role of RJ in marginalised communities and using RJ to repair institutional harms. https://lnkd.in/eU9b2ugH https://lnkd.in/e2XqCzTQ

Today we celebrate the emancipation of slavery in the United States. It is a day to celebrate how far we have come in the fight for freedom. It is a day to remember those before us who worked tirelessly to bring us where we are today. However, the fight continues. We still see the effects of slavery in our society today. “Many enslaved Black women became sexually and physically victimized during slavery through legalized rape and sexual assault perpetrated by white men.” (Alana C. Brown, founder and executive director of The Safe Sisters Circle) According to the Institute on Domestic Violence in The African American Community, black women experience intimate partner violence at a rate 35% higher than that of white women, and about 22 times the rate of women of other races. Today is a day to look forward and continue the fight against #DomesticViolence and #GenderBasedViolence. Let our successes fuel us to keep fighting for black survivors! Sources: - What is the connection between domestic violence, sexual assault, and reproductive justice and how does it impact Black women? (https://bit.ly/4c3y2wb) - Facts about Domestic Violence & African American Women (https://bit.ly/45xVy1J) #Juneteenth

How can we close the gaps of racial inequality? I am so excited to learn that Jared Polis signed a bill to launch the Black Coloradan Racial Equity Commission, paving the way for a comprehensive study on the impact of racism on Black Coloradans. This is a first step in a long journey towards the fight against inequality and racial inequities in Colorado. The study will be geared towards: ⭐️ Examining the impact of racism in education, health care, housing, economic mobility, and the criminal justice system ⭐️ Addressing disparities in homeownership, educational outcomes, representation in the criminal justice system, and income What steps are most crucial for achieving racial equity in your community? #Colorado #WorkplaceInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #LeadershipEvolution #DiversityEquityAndInclusion #Diversity #Culture #BeyondInclusion #BeyondInclusionGroup #WorkplaceCulture