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#WeCantWait: A Call to Action for Ed Equity This is not a presentation, listening session, city-wide plan, or workshop. #WeCantWait is a Call to Action for people to get to WORK on the things we know will make a difference in education. Only 13% of Black kids are reading on grade level. Attend to join one of the following committees to help attain educational equity and excellence in St. Louis Tuesday, April 23rd, University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd from 6:30-8:00 PM With only 13% of Black children reading on grade level our city schools are in a crisis. The results of this decades-long crisis can be seen in the poverty, violence, homelessness, and incarceration rates of our city. Children who struggle to read struggle to succeed. They have less opportunities for employment and college and so are more attractive candidates for crime and violence. We have known this for decades but have become hopeless that this will actually ever change. RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gButZiQc

📣📣 Educating young people about their rights, the importance of civic engagement, and how the decision-making process works can help empower them to participate effectively.Schools, youth organizations, and other institutions can play a key role in providing this education. #ServiceDelivery #GoodGovernance #SpeakOut #beyondtheballot

Excited to share that my latest article was published in The Morning Call last week! This piece dives into the impact of community colleges in fostering local talent and driving economic growth. Let's celebrate #CommunityCollegeMonth by recognizing the invaluable role these institutions play in shaping our communities and empowering individuals. #HigherEducation #CommunityCollege #CCMonth #TransferNation #PublishedAuthor

We are thrilled to partner with SFF to advance the human, social, health and economic rights of widows in Kenya. Access and ownership of property, especially land, is one of the most violated economic rights of widows. As we start 2024, Nyanam widows will be - critically analyzing their experiences with land since widowhood - increasing their awareness on their land rights and process for land ownership - designing and implementing social action projects to improve their land ownership At societal level, much needs to change to advance women’s land rights. The practice that women have no voice on land matters should stop The practice that land is registered only in the names of male family members should stop The practice of denying childless widows land should stop

Trust is foundational to successfully working in communities.

THIS IS A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION. Did you know that District Attorneys and Judges are elected positions that can directly impact how justice is served in our neighborhoods? Do you know the School Board decides what kind of education your children receive, the programs they have access to, and how resources are distributed in your community? Do you know who’s responsible for making decisions about Housing in your area—the very people who determine whether affordable housing is built or if gentrification continues? Now is the time to take control of the decisions being made in your community. Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, for “Hey Black Man: Tap In—Get Out and Vote,” an impactful gathering where a panel of Black men and community leaders will discuss why our vote matters and how we can use it to make real change. This isn’t just about politics—it’s about empowering ourselves, our families, and our future. RSVP & SHARE: bit.ly/heyblackman #GETOUTANDVOTE #VOTINGMATTERS #IMPACTTHEVOTE #OAKLAND #ALAMEDACOUNTY

Every balanced grants portfolio should invest in at least one civic participation organization. We must resource local leaders dismantling systemic barriers, especially in hostile environments. For example, as Black and brown communities face voter suppression and misinformation, supporting civic engagement orgs can ensure every voter’s voice is heard. Let’s do this! #CivicEngagement #PhilanthropyForJustice #VoterRights #RacialJustice #InclusiveDemocracy #EquityInAction #SystemicChange

Homecoming Season is upon us! Holiday Season is creeping through the window! Are you and your wallet battling it out? Check out this Insightful Tip on "How to Make Wise Spending Decisions": #financialeducation #financialliteracy #deltacommunity #DCCU #community #communityengagement #education

Here’s my latest issue brief in CommonWealth Beacon on the proposal to establish a state reparations commission: a necessary step toward addressing past wrongs, or a distraction from more productive and pragmatic efforts to tackle racial disparities?

📖 So cool! Guide for youth to get involved in their local community and government, by the passionate and intrepid local government leader, Marissa Grass. 📖 #kids: This is for you! If you're a #parent or someone who works or lives #communityengagement - get a copy for all the youth in your life! #civicengagement #publicinvolvement #localgov #localauthor