Camille Hart’s Post

During a trip to Africa, nature photographer George Steinmetz began taking photos from a motorized paraglider — or as he calls it, "a flying lawn chair." See more stunning aerial photography here: http://t.ted.com/UfBxUDr

Yet, they want to remove “Black History” from our K-12 public school curriculum? 😐 These young women are potentially future leaders, they will be members of our workplace communities, and they may go on to become decision-makers. It’s very clear the legislature and policy advocacy groups, like Moms for Liberty choose not to allow their children to learn our history, as is their right based on the laws being passed. We can challenge them all we want but the system works to maintain the status quo. And that is never going to be for our benefit. That is the reality. Don’t at me please. But what are WE going to do about teaching OUR children OUR history? It’s clear they are hellbent on perpetuating ignorance about our legacy. We don’t have to follow behind them! If you are a parent, teacher, mentor, coach, counselor, K-12 student, college student, or recent college graduate you can sign up for FREE lifetime access to my Black History & Culture Academy. It’s an online learning platform that I founded in 2021. It includes more than 40 interactive courses with learning modules all about African history, culture and literature, as well as African American history, culture and literature. There are also courses about Caribbean history and American Indigenous history because I believe we are all connected across the diaspora. Click the link in the comments below to request access for yourself or your child! ❤️🖤💚

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 **Exhibit A: Housing Policies** The 1934 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) was instrumental in building the American middle class. However, its policies often excluded Black families, denying them access to mortgage insurance and promoting redlining – a practice that systematically segregated neighborhoods. By 1960, only 1% of loans went to Black homeowners, and by 2020, homeownership rates among Black Americans reached only 44%, significantly below the national average of 75%. **Exhibit B: Healthcare Policies** Healthcare access for Black Americans has also been fraught with disparities. The legacy of slavery, which included the sexual exploitation of enslaved women, created a foundational mistrust of medical institutions. These historical injustices fed into the establishment of policies that marginalized Black women, evident in maternal mortality rates. As of 2020, Black mothers were three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white mothers, a stark indicator of systemic inequities in healthcare. **Exhibit C: Education Policies** The landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954 aimed to end segregation in public schools. However, decades later, schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods remain underfunded and overcrowded. A 2019 report indicated that Black students had access to $23 billion less in funding than their white counterparts, affecting educational outcomes and contributing to the cycle of poverty. **Exhibit D: Criminal Justice Policies** The criminal justice system has been disproportionately punitive toward Black Americans, exacerbated by policies such as the War on Drugs initiated in the 1980s. Despite similar usage rates, Black individuals are nearly four times more likely to be arrested for drug offenses. This systemic bias has contributed to the current incarceration rate of 1 in 3 Black men, a legacy of policies rooted in racial discrimination. **Exhibit E: Environmental Policies** Environmental racism further compounds the historical injustices faced by the Black community. According to the 2020 report by the NAACP, 75% of hazardous waste facilities are located near predominantly Black communities. This exposure leads to devastating health outcomes, including higher rates of asthma and other illnesses, perpetuating cycles of disadvantage due to both environmental neglect and economic disenfranchisement. #Changepolicy

Well here a little know historical fact

From Mocking the Wounded to Exploiting Military Cemeteries, Trump’s Actions Undermine Our Values #KamalaHarris2024 #HarrisWalz2024 #VoteBlue

This should be shared by everyone!