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Originally established nationally in 1885 to recognize George Washington, #PresidentsDay was inaugurated as a static holiday in 1971. That’s when the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, passed in 1968, went into effect. Goals of this legislation included: • Shifting some federal holidays from specific dates to predetermined Mondays • Creating more three-day weekends for American workers Some states still celebrate individual presidents’ birthdays, but Presidents' Day is widely viewed as a celebration all presidents—past and present. Happy #PresidentsDay! 🇺🇸 Source: History.com, Time.com

Identity politics is extremely low vibrating energy but I'm going to play in the sandbox for a minute and express this truth. It may be high time that Black organizations, including the NAACP, look at their own internalized racism. We're at a point where racism is no longer a Black vs White thing. Black people are doing the heavy lifting of perpetuating racism, so no need for finger pointing at white people. The fingers are now pointed at us and that may be the catalyst for change except, we don't like when we have to change. As long as we can externalize the shame, we're fine. To admit that we're the ones causing harm is often too painful and shameful so we ignore, look away and live in deep despair masking it as surface level success. As a healer and metaphysics teacher, I know better. I know the level of spiritual disease and suffering occuring at the soul level that manifests as lateral violence and self hate. This allows me compassion for the unhealing. The board chair of MetroHealth is a Black man. We've allowed our conditioning to be the very thing we've fought against. Essentially, we've become the same evil. Our refusal to admit this and begin the necessary deep healing work will keep us right here. In the words of Mahdi Davenport, "Are you looking for solutions or are you looking for information to support what you already think you know?" Let's do the former, and let go of the latter. Peace and love 💕 #racism #identitypolitics #lateralviolence #naacp #blackonblack #posttraumaticslavesyndrome #spiritualdisease

From the White House Briefing Room: "On June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. That day, which would become known as Juneteenth, the Army arrived to enforce what had already been the law of the land for two and a half years — the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, we recognize that Juneteenth not only marks the end of America’s original sin of slavery but also the beginning of the work at the heart and soul of our Nation: making the promise of America real for every American." What does that mean for healthcare? It means that there is health equity for ALL. On this Juneteenth, we invite you to reflect, feel, and act. Reflect on how you are contributing to health equity for all (you= individual, team and systemic contributions); to experience all the emotions that come up as you reflect on Juneteenth and our sin of slavery; and act - take at least one action to include someone different from you in access to care and other resources that promote well-being and a healthy life. #juneteenth, #healthequity, #diversityandinclusion, #slavery

Let’s rethink our national holidays. Some ideas: 1. Move Memorial Day (to May 30, July 3, or Nov 11) to restore its meaning. 2. Get rid of Columbus Day and Presidents Day. 3. Establish a new holiday: National Day of Service. Gift article: https://wapo.st/3UUOVBE

Picking this up from Charles Randell, for those who aren’t aware of the #Financial #Inclusion #Commission (FIC) I think it is right to first add the link to their website: https://lnkd.in/eJBjKpyv Although Charles sets out his reasons as to why he is supporting The Labour Party, when you read what the FIC is supposed to be about, and further the “latest news” section, with the response from Bim Afolami, to nail his colours to the mast of The Labour Party at this point is, IMO, to exclude those who don’t agree. Hardly a recipe for inclusion wouldn’t you agree? I, therefore, am left to question the #integrity of the Commission. Is it me being #cynical I ask myself? Is it simply that they currently believe that Labour will win the day and therefore wish to “curry favour” if there is a change? Having set the your reasons as to why, to my mind, the #credibility of the FIC has to brought into question surely if The Conservative Party does stay in #power or there is a hung #parliament? IMO, to do this now has been foolhardy and only takes away from the cause. Just my opinion. No disrespect intended… 🤔🤷🏻♂️🕊️ #politics #economics #financialservices #socialmedia

Labor Day was founded in NYC in 1882 and has historically been a day of protest for American union members. In the early 1900s principles of what could be considered today as an early IO Psychologist, German Philosopher Karl Marx, were vocalized for their emphasis on oppressed workers and faults in the current capitalist practices.  This day has evolved to a day of rest for those in our society that work strenuously and for long hours and they often strive way beyond just that in their pursuit of justice.  As the daughter and third generation of carpenters with even longer roots to our laborer lineage, I grew up in union halls and political environments to watch the grassroots influence that comes from these movements.  Today always fills me with pride as I recall my father’s work ethic, blood, sweat, and how his callused hands quickly became soft to hold me in the times I needed comfort.  I learned dedication from him, I learned what sheer determination for fair and equal looks like from him, he showed me that happiness comes from within and cannot be taken from the things of this world.  Happy Labor Day, Daddy, and I hope you are enjoying the day of rest while I pick up the torch to improve working conditions in my own way! #RetirementLooksGoodonYou #HistoryofChangeMakers #UMDIOChallenge #DaddysGirl #LaborDay #IOPsychology #Laborers #WorkEthic #Dedication #Determination #Equality #ClasslessSystems #Fairness #Happiness #SimpleBeginnings #TheirLaborGuidesMyFuture 

We're closed for the holidays - Good Friday through Easter Monday - but back in business on Tuesday, April 2nd! 🗓️ #HappyEaster to all who celebrate 🐣! #LegalMarketing #SmallLawFirmMarketing #WomeninLaw #RatioDigitalMarketingStudio

Let's understand how we started celebrating Labor Day!

Can we rethink holidays? For those close to me, you know how much I appreciate Daniel Pink's research. Check out the perspective on the history of Memorial Day and a different way to reinvigorate its meaning and purpose. https://lnkd.in/dfranQs4

At Rhythm, we seek to acknowledge Juneteenth and uplift in honor of the holiday. Short for “June Nineteenth”, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Learn more about the importance of Juneteenth from The Washington Post: https://wapo.st/4ewNGBE #Rhythm #RhythmComm #Juneteenth