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Today marks #Juneteenth—the anniversary honoring the end of slavery in the US. Today is a day to celebrate the liberation of Black Americans, reflect on the past, and acknowledge the growth we need to reach to ensure freedom and justice for all. Learn more about Juneteenth and what it means to be #BlackandThriving through the NAACP's resources: https://lnkd.in/gfYtvYv7

Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States and honors the resilience and achievements of Black Americans. Learn more about the legacy of Juneteenth: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to celebrate liberation, reflect on the racial injustices that have endured for centuries, and educate ourselves on Black history and anti-racism. Read more about the rich history of Juneteenth and learn how to honor this day: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, symbolizing the end of slavery and serving as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black communities throughout our country’s history. In particular, take time today to check out this article from JDFR and learn about the contributions of African Americans to American healthcare: https://ow.ly/4eI650S2v04

Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to celebrate liberation, reflect on the racial injustices that have endured for centuries, and educate ourselves on Black history and anti-racism. Read more about the rich history of Juneteenth and learn how to honor this day: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to celebrate liberation, reflect on the racial injustices that have endured for centuries, and educate ourselves on Black history and anti-racism. Read more about the rich history of Juneteenth and learn how to honor this day: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a day to celebrate liberation, reflect on the racial injustices that have endured for centuries, and educate ourselves on Black history and anti-racism. Read more about the rich history of Juneteenth and learn how to honor this day: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

February is Black History Month. CanFASD understands how intersectional the challenges are – there is no liberation for disabled people, including people with FASD, without Black liberation. Our collective power as a community fighting for equality is only strengthened by solidarity across movements. Learn more about the legacy of Black people and their communities in Canada: https://ow.ly/w7re50QtkNi

In this week's FOCUS: Inside Black DC, The CBC introduces an agenda to build Black wealth, House members introduce a bill to increase racial equity, and more. https://lnkd.in/e9pZSY-x

"What does an organization valuing repair look like?" Thank you for this resonating invitation to reflect, Liberation Ventures. Arts leaders, especially those in first/only roles, are familiar with the strain of the "passion tax" and the harm possible with leadership models that center extractive ambition without limits. Often, self-care and community care initiatives for stakeholders, staff, or even intentional selection of funders are considered optional “soft programming” that may receive press recognition yet lack supportive integration into the organizational structure. For historically marginalized individuals, maintaining restorative practices amid "grind culture" can be especially challenging. Toni Morrison reminded us all: “I tell my students, 'When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else. This is not just a grab-bag candy game.” Many take this charge seriously at risk to their well-being. Prioritizing ongoing authentic nourishment of staff and community as a daily practice and liberating framework involves proactive communication, systemic repair, trust-building within and alongside your organization, and fostering an authentic care-centered approach where brave conversations are welcome and equity audits, acknowledgment of power dynamics and shared visioning are openly invited. Creative growth can then emerge through systems of belonging cultivated with sustainability and creativity curated in service toward systemic liberation. One of the Practice Wonder workshops I lead for creatives unpacks the concept that cultivating wonder is an act of healing and justice. Personally and professionally, artistic practice by and in service to community-minded care frameworks enriches creative teams, organizations and audiences in narrative change. Behind the campaigns, actions toward repair honors the efforts of professional peers and mentors alike, teams past and future. Each gesture of authentic connection lays the groundwork for sustainable narrative care, repair and, inevitably, a chance for your grandest mission and vision to fully bloom. Healing. Wonder. Care. Repair. The work is the honor to practice. Together. #independentfilm #artworker #healing #dei #lgbtqia