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"If not Habitat, then who?" Check out this great video from Habitat for Humanity International on how Habitat affiliates across the nation are working to advance Black Homeownership, from national advocacy to local partnerships. Click the link to watch: https://lnkd.in/g4Gimf6c

NEW from Voices! 💬 💬 "Reclaiming MLK Day of Service: From Perpetuating Harm to Honoring the Legacy" "We do it because we are supposed to." "We get the most volunteers this day, but they never come back." "I get anxious about navigating this day." "It's clear the legacy doesn't matter anymore." These are real sentiments about MLK Day of Service and the feelings provoked by corporate group leaders, volunteer engagers and community members. Over time, the legacy is reduced to quick-fix volunteer offerings, t-shirts and awards, white savior practices, and high-fives of temporary accomplishments without sustainability and community voice. How can we shift this day of service to honor and not harm? In this Voices, Breauna Dorelus, MPA shares her thoughts on the day, what it means for the day's legacy to spark co-dreaming, and her partnership with United Way of King County as they reimagined their MLK Day approach. https://lnkd.in/gSvsp8Rk * this article is for Engage members, low cost monthly memberships are available.

In the next in our 12 Gifts of Christmas series, we're looking at the gift of being Respectful, one of the values which shapes how we work with each other and how we support people. Read Here: https://ow.ly/G8QA50QjM4Q

Don't Drop DEI - Last week I participated in an invigorating call sponsored by NationSwell and Greg Behrman. Stacey Abrams was the featured guest, who noticed one day that with all of the attacks on DEI, there was not a clear entity/organization defending it. Her call to us was "Don't drop DEI. When they make you doubt your name, they make you doubt your value." Her plan is to move advocates to activists, move agnostics to advocates and move antagonists to agnostics." Her call to action was: 1. Speak up. We need more voices that DEI is the right thing to do. If we don't speak up, our silence becomes the story. 2. Stand firm. They have come after NASCAR's diversity work, so believe if they have not found you yet, they are coming. 3. Stay in touch. She is available to advocates and activists who are willing to help and she has resources/tools to help. I need to move from an advocate to an activist. Use your voice to defend DEI.

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/eFJcbRw2

🎉 CCAE is proud to recognize Juneteenth as a company holiday! 🌟 In 2023, only 39% of private employers gave their employees a paid day off for Juneteenth. We are closing for the day to allow our staff time for reflection, connection, and education. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and reminds us of the ongoing struggles against racial injustice. We stand in solidarity with our Black employees, patrons, and communities, acknowledging both the history and the present-day challenges. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 Our commitment to meaningful action, equity, and inclusion is unwavering. Together, we strive to create positive change within our organization and beyond. 🌍💪 How are you recognizing Juneteenth today? Attending local events, volunteering, celebrating with food, or creating art or media? Share with us! 📣❤️ #Juneteenth #CCAE #EquityAndInclusion #RacialJustice #Community #Solidarity #ReflectAndConnect #PositiveChange #CelebrateFreedom

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/gK66YTvy

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/gFtE7WSu

What does it mean to be an ally in today's environment? It may be more than you think. You don't need to identify as part of the community you stand by, you just need to show your support and help leverage the voices of those in said communities. During this Pride Month, hear what three self-identified Zebra allies say goes into allyship, what efforts can be done, and how to make sure your actions are in line with your words. https://lnkd.in/giHwNBYd