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Strong police-community relations are built on trust, respect and ongoing dialogue. Our Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships program is not a temporary initiative, but a catalyst for enduring change. With the creation of an ongoing council, we ensure your voice continues to be heard and your ideas put into action. Discover how we're building bridges that last: https://lnkd.in/eFBKcMJq

🌟 Community Solutions, Inc. celebrates Juneteenth! 🌟 On June 19, 1865, Union troops announced in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved African Americans were free. This day, known as Juneteenth, marks a pivotal moment in history—emancipation from slavery in the U.S.  Our CEO Fernando Muñiz reflects, “Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the moral arc of the universe bends toward justice. This Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity and justice.” As an organization working in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, Community Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring that justice is not delayed for the people we serve. Our mission is to ensure that when individuals gain physical freedom, they also experience every other measure of freedom. Only then will we have achieved our true goal as a nonprofit organization committed to serving historically marginalized populations.    Let’s honor this day by continuing to strive for a more just and equitable society. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EquityAndJustice #CelebrateFreedom 

Today is #Juneteenth (Freedom Day) and at @authoracare, we recognize its impact as the start of creating lasting change. The Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued on Jan. 1, 1863, didn’t go into effect until more than 2 ½ years later, on June 19, 1865. That’s when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to free all enslaved people. Juneteenth blends the words “June” and “nineteenth” and has been celebrated since 1866. Celebrations can include church-centered community gatherings to highlight African-American freedom and arts. President Joe Biden signed legislation in 2021 establishing Juneteenth as a U.S. federal holiday. Let’s continue to educate ourselves about the deeply embedded, systemic racism so we can be part of the solution. #CEOAction #yourstory #ourexpertcare

Here are five things you may not know about Juneteenth:1. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 when thousands of enslaved people in Texas were finally ordered free – nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in the U.S.2.  In 1979, Texas became the first state to officially recognize Juneteenth as a day of observance. The day was recognized nationally in 2021.3.  Juneteenth celebrations include community gatherings, educational events, music and parades that take place across the country, with the longest history of celebrations taking place in Texas and other states in the Southwest and Midwest.4.  The Juneteenth Flag of Freedom features a half red and half blue design with a white bursting star in the middle, representing freedom from slavery. Every year, a Juneteenth flag raising ceremony takes place in Galveston, where the news of emancipation was first delivered in Texas.5.  Juneteenth has also been known as Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day and Independence Day. The first celebrations took place in Texas 1866, before spreading to other states(Excerpt from about.ups.com)

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

In the midst of the crisis in Haiti, Black Mothers in Power stands in solidarity with the Haitian people. It is crucial that we support solutions that are led by the Haitian community themselves. By empowering and centering the voices of the Haitian people, we can ensure that any solutions implemented are sustainable, culturally competent, and truly address the needs of the community. It is time to listen to and uplift the voices of those most affected by the crisis. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗠𝗜𝗣'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶: https://bit.ly/4bRPzaB #HaitiCrisis #SupportHaiti #Justice4Haiti #BlackMothersinPower

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

Erie, PA, improved police-community trust and eased tensions with our Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships program. Discover how CRS guided Erie in identifying and executing effective solutions to its challenges: https://lnkd.in/ePGsRinD

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.

Dedra Chamberlin reports back on one of the best Internet2 Community Exchanges she's attended! You can read more of her reflections on the conference below. https://hubs.li/Q02sV_P80