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Why??🧐 1) oppression exhaustion from being tired of being sick and tired; 2) apathy from being tired of being sick and tired; 3) successful voter suppression perfected, performed with excellence, and upheld by a judiciary that is racing in reverse to 1619. I implore any human—which implies you recognize humanity and empathy—to stop this this train wreck that is actively underway and rescue ourselves and one another. The impact might be harming “the others” now but as it continues, you too will find yourselves beneath the trucks. In case you didn’t know, “trucks” are the name of the wheel assembly on trains.

Systemic & institutional racism right here - at middle management level! This is how it works corporately too here & then everyone’s white & male at C Suite level too. Preparation & representation are everything.

This Black History Month, we take a moment to shine a light on the transformative impact of Black leaders in the labor movement. Their courage, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to justice have paved the way for fundamental changes in workplaces and communities across the nation. Leaders like A. Philip Randolph, who organized the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first predominantly African-American labor union, showed the power of organized labor and collective bargaining to improve working conditions and wages. His role in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom underscores the interconnectedness of racial justice and labor rights. We also celebrate the groundbreaking efforts of Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman in Congress, who advocated tirelessly for workers' rights, education, and social justice. Her legacy reminds us that the fight for equality in the workplace is also a fight for broader societal change. Let us not forget Bayard Rustin, a key advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, who championed nonviolent protest and strategic labor actions to dismantle segregation and improve labor rights for all, regardless of race. These leaders, among many others, laid the groundwork for a more equitable and inclusive job market. They remind us that our work is not just about filling positions but about continuing a legacy of advocacy, resilience, and community building. As we reflect on the contributions of these and many other Black labor leaders, let us draw inspiration from their stories to champion a job market that embodies fairness, inclusivity, and opportunities for all. Their legacies guide us as we strive to create environments where every individual has the chance to grow, succeed, and forge a path of professional and personal fulfillment. This Black History Month, let's commit to honoring these leaders not just with our words but with our actions, by continuing to push for progress, equality, and justice in every corner of the labor market. #BlackHistoryMonth #LaborLeaders #SocialJustice #LegacyOfLeadership

Inspiring Unison Black members event chaired by Lady Lola Oyewusi with Semakaleng Moema Sharon Foster & Joe Ogumdemuren the leading speakers providing valuable insights on how Black Unison members can become agents of change and politically active. It was a privilege to also hear from Gloria Mills, stalwart of the Labour Party Black members movement. The event covered: * The impact of political activism in the Black community, and why Black people must engage with politics. * What are the different routes to being politically active? * Outside of being a Councillor or MP, how can we be a political agent of change? * What barriers or challenges hinder Black people from getting involved politically, and how can these be addressed? All really important discussion points. There was no one right answer but key takeaways was to individually take steps to become politically active within our own community as a first step. It was also good to hear that we need to realise our powers of influence and heed the advice that we need to become much more savvy in navigating political structures that aren’t always welcoming when we put ourselves forward for leadership positions. #bethechange #diversityequityinclusion

HRC graduate assistant, Olive Ekoh, and Director of Programs, Dr. Satang Nabaneh, unpack the complex discussions from SPHR23 Plenary 2: Black Power in the 21st Century. "From contesting democratic deficits and police violence to campaigning for environmental and economic justice, Black political leaders and grassroots activists are at the forefront of today’s most visible human rights movements with their unwavering resilience and determination." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWNDFNw4 #blackpower #humanrights #sphr23

In doing research last year for a keynote at The Career Leadership Collective Annual Conference in Atlanta, the birthplace of MLK, I learned something I would like to pass along on this historic day. Some of you may know this, and it is not hidden or hard to find...it is just rarely mentioned and, therefore, often unknown. In fact, when I asked this question at the conference from the stage, nobody knew the answer. I am certain that you know the name of Dr. King's historic speech, I Have a Dream, but do you know the name of the March in which the speech took place…the context of the speech? It was called, ‘The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom’. At its core, the march was essentially about two items: 1. Basic Civil Rights and, 2. Career/Job Equity. A major tenant of the march was inequitable career systems. Here is some historical context. Check out the embedded list of 10 demands from the organizers of the march. https://lnkd.in/gmkMY_9w. To my career services colleagues around the country: Never forget that the work of career services is equity work. And, you can help identify and change inequitable career systems. Wishing you a moment to reflect on MLK today. We stand on the shoulders of giants…and dreams. #MLKDay #CareerServices #HigherEducation   

This is another important piece worth reading. The Impossible Dilemma of Black Female Leadership: The Tragedy of Nobody Seeing Us Even When Everybody’s Watching By Dr. Shauna D. A. Knox "We are overwhelmingly present in low-wage, inflexible service work, but there is a small contingent of Black women who have somehow transgressed this universal sentencing to unprotected, low-wage oblivion, and have beaten the odds only to find that the reward for their efforts is an impossible dilemma—a choice to drown or to disappear." #leadership

Meet the first... Patricia Roberts Harris. She was the first Black woman to sit on a Fortune 500 board. Patricia had many firsts in the world of politics, education, and law. None of us can image the magnitude of the -isms She faced in the US in the 1970s. Your senior leadership gaslighting X 1000 Your office micro aggressions X 5000 Your imposture syndrome X 10,000 So, lift your chin up. Straighten your spine. And fix your eyes on the goal... Landing a corporate board seat. Nooo, not IBM, 3M, or BMW Think Small or Med Cap companies. There are more that 60K. Don't think nationally. Think internationally. Nontraditional Board of Directors Use nontraditional means to land board seats. What nontraditional measures did you take to land your seat? I have a few private board stories That'll make you mad and others glad. "Diversity of Thought is Derived from Diverse People." ~Mirenda Canady #boardofdirectors #sustainability #diversity

As we kick off #BlackHistoryMonth, we're recognizing an influential leader and South Carolinian who played a significant role in the credit union movement. Learn more about the life of Esau Jenkins here: https://lnkd.in/eGFBxT9