VDOE recently celebrated Public Service Week with an ice cream social! In the spirit of togetherness and appreciation, staff members in attendance enjoyed sweet treats and time with colleagues.
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Juneteenth is more than a holiday, it is the realization of a centuries long struggle to end slavery in the United States. Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and a commitment to uplifting Black voices. As we continue to strive for equity for all, we support and stand in community with the wide array of organizations who are building community, speaking out, and fighting to end oppressive systems born out of American chattel slavery. Education is key to truly reconciling our past, learn more about Juneteenth below: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF
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Happy Juneteenth everyone! Today we celebrate, June 19, 1865, the day that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. Only declared a federal holiday three years ago - but none the less, I am grateful for the holiday to reflect, learn, and celebrate Black culture. Below I have linked to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History & Culture, if you want to learn a little bit- I particularly enjoyed the digital tool kit :) This got me thinking about what's my part. How can I be apart of celebrating the holiday, but also paying homage to the horrific actions of the past ? One of the ways that I work to break down barriers that continue to exist in preventing the socioeconomic ability to break generational cycles of poverty, as a result of racially fueled policy since the early days of this country is through improved and enhanced transportation. Breaking down barriers between communities through created and enhanced transportation systems, simply put, gets people where they need to go when they need to get there. That means access to school, employment, family -whatever you need it to be. Working to further conversations and implementation for / around transit initiatives, means we can provide enhanced access to economically stressed communities and cities - which we know POC tend to be among those usually the most impacted in these areas. So today, I hope that everyone can take a moment and think about what lies within your passions that help you to break barriers and create change? And if you aren't sure, join along and ALWAYS support transit initiatives 🙂 #juneteenth #breakingbarriers #strongcommunities #createchange #transportation #mobility #bethechange #economicdevelopment
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Happy Juneteenth! If you’re like me — someone who’s white identified and grew up not even knowing what Juneteenth was — the holiday may, honestly, feel a little awkward to you. I think that’s okay. Acknowledging that discomfort provides the opportunity for growth. If you’re not sure what Juneteenth is all about, this June 19th spend even a little time learning the “reason for the season”. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture is a great place to start to understand the history and meaning of Juneteenth. (https://lnkd.in/emMC2uhF) As an individual, celebrate Juneteenth because you believe in the bedrock American notion of freedom for all. This is not in any way meant as a call to erase the past or to ignore the inequities of the present. Celebrating Juneteenth doesn’t mean we’ve fully met that ideal as a county, but it does recognize a critical moment when the county came closer to living into our stated national beliefs. If you are an employer or leading an institution or organization (a rotary club, a little league, any organization that has meetings, events, or even social media), Juneteenth should be a treated as a holiday in the same way that July 4th and Memorial Day are treated at your organization. Full stop. Whether your organization is made up people from a diverse range of races and ethnicities, or entirely of people that are white-identified (a topic for another day), celebrating Juneteenth is critically important to align our actions with our values. Even adding a floating holiday, honestly, does not cut it. As Maya Angelou said, “equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: we all have it, or none of us has it. That is the truth of it.” If we put our team members in a position of choosing to opt-in or opt-out of that sentiment, how can we ever really expect to live in our most fundamental of shared ideals? #Juneteenth #equity #valuesalignment
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Today, on Juneteenth, we reflect on the importance of freedom and equality. This day marks a pivotal moment in our nation's history, reminding us of the ongoing journey toward justice and inclusion. Juneteenth is not just a historical event but a call to action to recognize and address the systemic inequalities that still exist. Let's take this opportunity to educate ourselves, engage in meaningful conversations, and actively contribute to a more inclusive society. To learn more about the significance of Juneteenth and its history, I encourage you to visit: https://lnkd.in/efAEsgps
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Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Also recognized on September 30, Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools. Every child matters. We can all learn more by exploring the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. https://lnkd.in/gHrRzxkc
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One type of slavery is gone. Abusive practices just take a different form at @CAQH. CAQH Core, for example, subjugates small medical practices by "creating" Jim Crow rules that make it impossible for small practices to file complaints against BIG + POWERFUL insurance companies that violate Federal law (CAQH CORE standards are adopted as federal regulations under HIPAA Administrative Simplification requirements; CAQH Core is designated as a "Standard Setting Organization"). When Sarah Ahmad + the Board of Directors at CAQH make the rules fair to small practices, she can talk about "freedom" + "equality." Everyone knows that CAQH stands AGAINST Equality. Acts speak louder than words Sarah Ahmad. CAQH Core has failed the American people. It's designation as a "Standard Setting Organization" should be revoked.
Today, on Juneteenth, we reflect on the importance of freedom and equality. This day marks a pivotal moment in our nation's history, reminding us of the ongoing journey toward justice and inclusion. Juneteenth is not just a historical event but a call to action to recognize and address the systemic inequalities that still exist. Let's take this opportunity to educate ourselves, engage in meaningful conversations, and actively contribute to a more inclusive society. To learn more about the significance of Juneteenth and its history, I encourage you to visit: https://lnkd.in/efAEsgps
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It is going to be a deadly conference ! Thanks to SNAICC - National Voice for our Children! Watch for Ngunya Jarjum Aboriginal Child & Family Network contribution this year: More than words - Empowerment and self-determination in practice Self-determination and empowerment - overused words in legislation and policy – they rarely transfer to action for community, because systemic oppression buffers ability. This presentation will share some of our experiences of community led, family centered practices where there is genuine connection to traditional ways of knowing, being and doing. We make self-determination and empowerment more than words.
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#Juneteenth commemorates the anniversary of June 19, 1865 – when the news of freedom arrived in Texas and reached the last remaining enslaved individuals. Today is a day of celebration, marking the end of chattel slavery in the United States and the freedom of future generations. Today is also a reminder that there is so much more to be done in the name of justice and equality. At MN8 Energy, we know that diverse perspectives drive innovation and propel us towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion starts in the workplace and extends into the communities we serve and beyond, as we work to create a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.’ If you’re looking for an avenue to support change in your community, we suggest working with organizations like Black Girls Code, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Harlem Grown,The Carrie Meek Foundation and the South Florida People of Color, all of which are catalysts for progress for their local communities. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let us renew our commitment to building a future where energy equity is a reality for every individual, regardless of background or circumstance. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth below, via a powerful set of resources assembled by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF
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