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This morning I watched a documentary by PBS on HBCUs called, "We are Rising". Historically Black Colleges and Universities have been the bedrock of many Black cultural phenomena and sacred sites of radical organizing and revolutionary thought. For centuries we have seen them devalued, brutalized, and erased from movement spaces. When I was working at Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi it was my pleasure to stand up the first HBCU generation action chapter in the state and one of only 13 in the country alongside Antoine Dandridge. Watching the students define themselves, distribute resources to their campus, and advocate for issues that were important to them has been one of the highlights of my career. However I can't help but think about what they could've done if they were given more. More people power. More money. More mentorship. More support. In 2022, there were 99 HBCUs located in 19 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Most of these are located in the South. HBCUs have missed out on more than $13 billion they should have gotten in the last 3 decades or so,?according to letters?the Biden administration sent to the governors of 16 states appealing to them to invest more money in HBCUs. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sent letters to the governors of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, North Carolina, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It's not enough for folks to state that Black people are going to be the most harmed by whatever new conservative policy is introduced into the public platform. Oppression has long lived at the doors of Black folks homes. Conservatives and "progressives" alike have ignored our plight in the name of addressing the needs of the majority (white, middle and upper class people). Now more than ever we need groups to make sure that they're including historically Black colleges and universities into the fold. This is not a call for saviorism. HBCUs know what they need to support their communities. It's a call to allocate resources to some of the most marginalized of us who just need support to advocate for their own causes and find justice as they define it.

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During the spring semester, DLA held a workshop with our DLA youth and played the DEI card game “The Hand You’re dealt in America” that led to an amazing discussion that transcended race and generations. Remember, DEI doesn’t have to be so serious all the time, you can still learn and grow while laughing and connecting with others. Learn more about DLA's impact on the next generation at https://lnkd.in/g-cCQjwY.

I've been a member of Women's Media Group for over two years now and have found so much value in their events. The one below - coming up later this week - is sure to follow suit. I hope you're able to join in and would love to hear your takeaways if you do! #womeninmedia #hbcumade #hbcualumni #womeninpublishing #publishing #publicrelations #bookpromotion #bookmarketing

Before long, the boat is taking on so much water that it’s at risk of sinking, and suddenly, what seemed like a manageable problem has become a full-blown crisis. In the realm of cybersecurity, vulnerabilities are like that hole in the boat. If left unaddressed, they can grow into significant threats, putting the entire organization at risk. Assuming that someone else will patch these vulnerabilities or that they won’t cause immediate harm is a dangerous mindset. Just as ignoring a hole in a boat can lead to disaster, failing to fix vulnerabilities in your cybersecurity can lead to breaches, data loss, and irreparable damage to your organization's reputation. It’s not just about protecting your assets; it’s about ensuring the entire ship stays afloat. Excellent one Alvin Foo, thanks for sharing. ?? #Cybersecurity #Infosec #RiskManagement #VulnerabilityManagement #DataProtection #SecurityAwareness #CyberThreats #SecurityBestPractices #DigitalSafety #CISO #CyberResilience #DataSecurity #SreenuPasunuri

In our March issue: FEMA reducing barriers for artists experiencing disasters; how Illinois Arts Council, South Carolina Arts Commission, Oklahoma Arts Council, Virginia Commission for the Arts, ArtsWA / Washington State Arts Commission and others are supporting their states' communities; top-line data from NASAA's annual State Arts Agency Revenues report; new resources about arts councils, arts and economic resiliency, the federal-state partnership in the arts ... and more! https://shorturl.at/cquX2

Happy Juneteenth! On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday, marking a significant step in acknowledging the historical and cultural importance of this day. This decision came a year after the largest social protests in U.S. history, reflecting a nationwide call for justice and equality. Recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday underscores the importance of acknowledging and owning our public memory. It is a day to celebrate freedom and a moment to reflect on how the United States continues to evolve towards its ideals of democracy, freedom, and justice. Although the U.S. is a work in progress, it is through the relentless efforts of countless individuals that the nation strives to fulfill its promise: to be a place where all people can realize their unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To achieve this, we must ensure that the American narrative includes the collective journey of African Americans, particularly those descended from enslaved ancestors. One person dedicated to preserving the public record of Black lives in America, from Barack Obama to Colin Powell, is Julieanna Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers, she oversees the largest collection of African American testimonies since the Works Progress Administration. I had the honor of interviewing her during the 64th annual Fulbright Association Conference, where she delivered a moving and poignant case for the necessity of documenting the Black narrative in America. Listen to our discussion about the impact of an incomplete public record of the Black experience in America. Happy Juneteenth! Let's continue to celebrate, reflect, and work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Check out this great article written by Nicholas Walsh!

IDLO’s 2023 Annual Report, “40 Years of Creating a Culture of Justice”, highlights the relevance of IDLO’s mandate and underscores the importance of our work during another challenging year for the rule of law, justice and human rights across the globe.

An opportunity to compete… Thirteen-year-old Rya Mousavi will be representing Wisconsin in the inaugural National Civics Bee? national championship this November with her essay on restructuring the educational system. Discover more on how Rya chose to craft her Civic Bee essay by testing her civics knowledge and ideas for contributing to community. #TheBusinessNews #thebusinessnewswi #westcentralwi #westcentralwinews #westcentralwibusiness #businessnews #localbusinesses #wisconsinjournalism #supportlocaljournalism #shareyourstory