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It has only been a few years since Juneteenth officially became a United States National Holiday, so some companies may still be deciding how they can best integrate and celebrate this national holiday throughout their companies. Here are some ideas to help get you started: 1. Volunteer as a company at a local event 2. Sponsor a Juneteenth event in your community 3. Expand your company's DEI efforts 4. Invite a civil rights or racial justice professional speaker to come and talk to your organization Happy Juneteenth everyone! The original concept for this post, and some of the ideas were taken from this article: https://lnkd.in/gC5vYHkm.

What is community justice? A community- first, person-centred approach tackling the root cause of behaviour. It teaches skills and increases self-worth, resulting in less crime being committed. By keeping people in the community and not isolated from society, they learn, they integrate, and they contribute. ??

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?? We recently talked to Pastor Gabriel Dominguez, Associate Pastor at the Methodist Church in City of Waco, TX, in a podcast, where he shared how Faith & Blue events facilitate collaboration and trust between law enforcement and communities. Pastor Dominguez explained, "The events themselves help in two different ways. They either kick off new partnerships between local churches or nonprofits and law enforcement, or they reinforce ongoing collaborations. For us, it reinforced what we were already doing in the community." ?? He recalled a memorable moment during a flyer distribution for a local event: "We were knocking on doors in the projects, and I knew many people there. One guy, skeptical at first, saw an officer with me and asked, 'What is he doing here?' I assured him, 'He's with me, bro. We're good.' This man, who had only interacted with police negatively, ended up joining us." This story illustrates how events can break the ice and foster meaningful connections between law enforcement and community members, even in challenging areas. For those looking to enhance their community engagement strategies, the Law Enforcement Community Engagement Network (LECEN) offers invaluable resources. LECEN provides best practices, peer support, industry expertise, and current research for both sworn and non-sworn personnel in community engagement roles across the nation. Join us in building bridges and fostering trust between law enforcement and communities through impactful community events. Discover valuable resources at Law Enforcement Community Engagement Network (LECEN) to enhance collaborations. Visit https://lnkd.in/edzN4B4a for a stronger, safer community. #lecen #buildingconnections #positivechanges #lawenforcement

Reparations: Lottery Winners & Wealth Redistribution Discover the fascinating connection between lottery wins and reparations. This video explores how reparations could transform the Black community's economy, featuring activist Jamal Green's compelling insights into corporate responsibility and wealth distribution. Join the conversation! #Reparations #WealthEquality #BlackCommunity #EconomicJustice #JamalGreen #SocialActivism #CorporateResponsibility #FinancialInclusion #EconomicEmpowerment #WealthRedistribution

Are you a Black and Racially Minoritised organisation struggling to manage or obtain a community building to deliver community services and reduce grant dependency? Many community organisations want to have a building to deliver services and more. Many may think acquiring a community ‘asset’ is a straightforward route to financial sustainability. Are you curious about what is involved and would like to explore this whole thing further? Identify your prospects of managing or securing an asset and improve them with a plan of action! Join our programme here: https://ow.ly/ONjO50Tccvs

If you belive there is a need for equity-driven philanthropy that prioritizes historically marginalized populations, the #FearlessFund case is of huge concern. Check out this free webinar, where you can learn more about the future of race-based grant making from supersmart folks like Marc Philpart.

?? Application Alert from our friends at NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work). #grantpartner NEW's Champions for Change: "Leaders from across the social sector can grow in their abilities to lead from their values. Champions will uncover the implicit and explicit ways race has impacted their lived experiences. They'll practice dialogue across diverse aspects of identity. And they'll conspire with others to spur change towards racial co-liberation." "Champions for Change commit to a nine-month-long intensive leadership development program. Champions meet every two to three weeks in seven-hour sessions. Most sessions will take place in-person in Washtenaw County, however the program is open to leaders from across SE Michigan. Each session emphasizes building relationships, sharing stories, practicing deep listening, and skill-building. (We also make time to play and share meals together!)." Through this experience, leaders will: ?? Deepen their understanding and skills for advancing social and racial justice, equity and inclusion. ?? Enhance their emotional skills and practices of courage, resilience and compassion to sustain justice work. ?? Honor the wisdom and experiences of the CFC community by uplifting their knowledge and expertise. ?? Strengthen their relationships with other justice-focused leaders across SE Michigan. ?? Identify and upend unjust policies, practices and procedures within their spheres of influence. ?? Create the conditions for more BIPOC leaders to grow in their leadership across sectors and industries in SE Michigan. Learn more and apply by 9/9/24: https://lnkd.in/eC82ZCEs

?? I'm grateful for Yodit Mesfin Johnson's leadership in this space. Please consider applying for NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work)'s Champions of Change cohort. Through this experience, you’ll: -Deepen your understanding and skills for advancing social and racial justice, equity and inclusion. -Enhance your emotional skills and practices of courage, resilience and compassion to sustain justice work. -Honor the wisdom and experiences of the CFC community by uplifting their knowledge and expertise. -Strengthen your relationships with other justice-focused leaders across SE Michigan. -Identify and upend unjust policies, practices and procedures within your spheres of influence. -Create the conditions for more BIPOC leaders to grow in their leadership across sectors and industries in SE Michigan. Key information about the?program schedule and cost?can be found on NEW's website. ?? https://lnkd.in/eTVTA2K9 ?? Deadline to apply is September 9

??What does civic engagement look, feel, and sound like in your community? This is one of our #CivicEngagementChallenge prompts. Enter starting Aug. 5 to win $500! Sign up using your email to receive more information: https://lnkd.in/eSBp6C52