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As Memorial Day approaches, let's ensure our tributes are respectful and meaningful. Here's what NOT to say in your Memorial Day post: --Avoid trivializing the day with phrases like "Happy Memorial Day." It's a time for solemn reflection, not celebration. --Don't make it about sales or promotions. This day is about honoring the sacrifices of our fallen heroes, not shopping discounts. --Refrain from self-promotion or using the day to boost your own agenda. Keep the focus on honoring those who served. --Avoid political statements or divisive rhetoric. Memorial Day transcends politics; it's about unity and gratitude. --Don't forget the families of the fallen. Acknowledge their loss and the ongoing impact of their loved one's sacrifice. Let's honor Memorial Day with the dignity and respect it deserves. #MemorialDay #RespectfulRemembrance

Why revisit a place marred by violence? Many around the world struggle with this question. This insightful article dives into how Black Americans are bravely engaging with and reclaiming their shared history. It's a powerful exploration of resilience and identity. 🌍✊🏾 Read more to understand their journey and the importance of this reclamation. #BlackHistory #Resilience #ReclaimingHistory

#CommunityEngagement is a term widely used yet has vastly different interpretations. In my very biased opinion, to be effective agents of social change, it is important for us to recognize that we ALL ARE COMMUNITY MEMBERS and we each have beautifully diverse talents, skills, resources, power and influence that must be woven together to achieve our shared goals. When we engage with one another, for GHI, it means far more than transactional interactions or checking a box. It means earning trust, being in fellowship, developing an understanding of nuance, not shying away from tough conversations and centering those who are most effected by the inequities we aspire to eliminate. I offer a glimpse into who I am, where I have been and how I aspire to lead as an arbiter of GHI's community engagement efforts with hopes that you each will allow me to learn from your wisdom. #healthequity #maternalhealth #ruralhealth #advocacy #organizing #ittakesavillage #foundation

As we gather to honor Memorial Day, we remember not only those who have served and sacrificed for our country but also the ongoing journey toward healing and justice within our communities. 💛This day serves as a poignant reminder of the cost of war and the importance of nurturing a society that reflects the values we stand for—equality, respect, and dignity for all. ⚖️ In remembering the past, we acknowledge the wounds of social injustices that continue to impact many in our society. Today, we recommit to healing these wounds through education, understanding, and empathy. By fostering environments where healing leads to growth, we strengthen our communities and create a foundation for sustainable peace and prosperity. ☮️ 🕊️ Together, we can transform our collective suffering into a source of strength. United in our diversity and driven by our common goals, we support each other to build a future where everyone enjoys a better quality of life. Let us use this day to reflect on our shared values and reinvigorate our efforts to move forward as one. 🌱 🤲 On this Memorial Day, let us pledge to remember, to heal, and to unite. Together, we build the pillars of a resilient community that honors the sacrifices of the past by crafting a just and hopeful future. 🌟

Celebrating the 28th day of Ohio Black History Month, I emphasize the significance of preserving black narratives while acknowledging the importance of all stories. Modernization threatens many historical landmarks, altering familiar landscapes like Euclid Ave., now scarcely recognizable due to urban development. It's a challenge to recall its former glory, pre-dating the dominance of institutions like the Cleveland Clinic. The clinic's expansion jeopardizes the existence of cherished historical sites, underscoring the urgent need for preservation efforts. In Athens County, home to Ohio University, similar endeavors are underway. Historically, during the mid-1800s, Athens County was the most Black populated county in Ohio. It had thriving black businesses and was pivotal in the Underground Railroad. In 2021, recognizing the significance of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, the National Endowment of the Arts awarded this solace place the Citizens Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) grant. This church exemplifies black resilience because free and formerly enslaved black congregants built it. The Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society is collaborating with CIRD to revitalize this historical gem and improve the community's social and economic outcomes. In your city or state, are there sites worth preserving? Explore the Cleveland Restoration Society's CivilRightsTrail (https://lnkd.in/ePr29sV4) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (https://lnkd.in/eH4qhAJT.) recommended historic sites.  Let's honor our past to shape a more prosperous future.

I’m honored to be featured in The New Republic's review discussing the importance of Harriet Tubman and the understudied battles of the Civil War. Check out the article here and grab a copy of "COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War” to learn more about Tubman’s leadership during the Civil War.

On Veteran's Day, Harriet Tubman was posthumously awarded the rank of general for being the first woman to lead a military action in the US during a time of war. https://lnkd.in/gVXaiDbw Harriet Tubman is one of the historical figures I admire the most. Her life inspires a lot of my work and philosophies. Tubman was incredibly clear-eyed about her life purpose, and she pursued that with a tenacity that transformed people and systems. I've been thinking about what I need to be clear-eyed about as we enter into a new era. One question people often ask me is how conflict and accountability can coexist with liberatory practice. I believe at the core of these questions are wonderings about how we create and navigate conflict when we don't have power structures that make decisions for us. In traditional systems, we rely on rules about who's perspective dominants to decide who's opinion we go with. In liberatory systems, that practice falls away. Now, you'll have to decide together how to move forward. It means you have to be in relationship and have actual conversations about conflict to resolve it. It means you must make agreements about the work and see accountability as a chance to return to your agreements when your work falls short. You can't skip the conversation and be willing to engage in uncomfortable discussions to find agreement. This requires a type of bravery new to many of us. But in the coming world, it's a type of practice we must learn how to do together. I hope my work invites people to practice liberatory accountability together to engage in creation and conflict without relying on tools of domination and oppression. I'm feeling more clear about this after last week's election results. What are you getting more clear-eyed about? #LiberatoryPractice

Memorial Day is one of the most important days we recognize as citizens of the United States of America. This quote by Harry S. Truman helps us understand that it is our duty to reflect on and express our gratitude for the service of those who have fought to protect our rights and freedoms. Many individuals have given their lives to enshrine the daily comforts and feelings of happiness we are able to enjoy, and we should never take this for granted. Originally, this day celebrated the end of the Civil War, but it now acts as a solemn reminder of all that we have fought for as a nation throughout our proud history: freedom, liberty, democracy, and fairness. Pausing regular life to remember the sacrifices of those who came before and celebrating all that we have yet to do as a great nation is one small way to show our understanding of the complex and painful histories we represent as a nation. When so much of the world is experiencing so much grief, we owe it to ourselves to reflect on our own past and all that we have worked together to protect and provide for the citizens of the United States. This Memorial Day, as we enjoy the beginning of summer, let us also solemnly consider our ongoing responsibility to uphold and fight for those values that comprise this beautiful country: freedom, fairness, and equality for all. #memorialday #freedom #equalityforall

Let US Make Men (Again): Steps to Mentoring Black Boys into Manhood Mentoring Black boys into manhood is a vital endeavor that shapes the lives of young men and helps them navigate the challenges they face while growing up. This journey involves guidance, support, and fostering a sense of self-worth and responsibility within the young men who will become future leaders and role models in their communities. Some key aspects of mentoring Black boys into manhood include... Read more https://lnkd.in/gpz9Ny-K