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Today, we come together to celebrate and honor our hard-earned freedom. Let’s cherish and protect it for future generations. By understanding our rights and coming together to celebrate, we honor the legacy of those who fought for our liberties. May this 4th of July be a time of reflection, appreciation, and unity as we strive for a more perfect union. Enjoy your day off and the festivities! #Jtolinlaw #4thJuly #IndependenceDay #StLouisInjuryLaw #MissouriInjuryLaw #CarAccidentLawyer #MedicalMalpractice #BirthInjuryAttorney #DogBiteLawyer #SlipAndFallClaims #PremisesLiability #NursingHomeInjuries #MissedDiagnosisLegal #StLouisLegalHelp

Happy Juneteenth! We want to highlight the importance of centering Black folks in how we all celebrate today.  As a healthcare professional, how is your practice and organization countering racial injustices and promoting an inclusive human experience for patients, families, and staff daily? We would like to share a few ways to honor Juneteenth today by gaining awareness and taking action as a healthcare professional. The link provided below from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, is a great starting point to increase awareness and includes a digital toolkit. We also encourage each of us to commit to at least one implicit bias interruption skill you can cultivate in your daily life. One example could be Shift the Frame during communication with fellow healthcare professionals. For example, when you notice phrases being used to describe a patient or family, ask for more information, “Can you tell me more about what was difficult/picky/challenging?” and promote consideration of what the family’s perspective may be with your colleague and how to promote partnership with the patient. Bias interruption is a daily practice, and one that supports the actionable changes needed to decrease racial injustices in healthcare. As we all celebrate Juneteenth today, we must also continue to move from awareness to action to improve health equity. #HealthEquity #ImplicitBiasInterruption #AwarenessToAction https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

This article highlights more of our response to the Mayor, who never returned our emails so we have to respond to his false accusations in public. https://lnkd.in/gTTGr6Js

Our offices are closed today in observance of #Juneteenth, a pivotal day in American history. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom - more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and serves as a profound symbol of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for #equality. We recognize that equity is fundamental to social justice. Disparities disproportionately affect the Black community, resulting in higher rates of chronic diseases, lower life expectancy, and limited access to essential resources. As an organization, we are committed to fostering #inclusivity and #understanding while continuously working to improve access to #healthcare for all. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF

New Entry on the #OhioMBE Wall of Shame: Columbus City Council We stand for #FairnessInBusiness & it's with concern we address the Council's recent 5-2 vote allowing non-citizens to bid on city projects & apply for certifications. This move potentially sidelines our local, minority-owned businesses, who are already facing an uphill battle. Moreover, the dismissive attitude of certain members, notably an "honorary" white woman council member Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, towards our Black community leaders is unacceptable. Respectful dialogue is key, and anything less is a disservice to our community. We urge the Columbus City Council to reevaluate their policies & conduct. Our community deserves better. #Accountability #Respect #MinorityBusiness Read more & stay informed https://lnkd.in/ejihJgYW https://lnkd.in/e-ig4Bsy

This article highlights more of our response to the Mayor, who never returned our emails so we have to respond to his false accusations in public. https://lnkd.in/gzjnx729

Honoring and celebrating #Juneteenth today! More than just a date, it's a powerful moment in our history that marked the end of slavery in the U.S. Let's continue to educate, remember, and strive for equality and justice for all. 🖤💚❤️ #FreedomDay #Emancipation #BlackHistory #meneseslawfirm #MAestateplanningattorney #MApersonalfamilylawyer #estateplan #willsandtrusts #healthcaredirectives #powerofattorney #assetprotection #kidsprotectionplan #familylegacy

In light of the madness you currently seeing in #Alabama. The more I pay attention, the more I recognize how blatant people do not want to see black people win… #CongressionalMapReDrawing #VotersRights As my great fraternity say “A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People.” Please make sure you are involved in your local government. At least voting and attending public meetings! Become an educated voter. This article speaks volumes at a mirco level of the #Inequity in #Alabama. Let the people choose their own representation. How is this behavior even tolerated? https://lnkd.in/g8BJXsie

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.