Helen Ofosu, PhD’s Post

It is officially #BlackHistoryMonth! As we enter into a month that encourages reflection and learning, I encourage anyone on this platform to lean into the rich history of Black and Brown Americans. This month is dedicated to honoring a resilient past, applauding what has been accomplished today, and encouraging all of us to be a part of the movement to elevate the black community into the abundant future we deserve. So much of what everyone appreciates today - art, food, music, fashion, and more - was created, inspired, elevated, evolved, and enhanced by someone in the black community. The little-told stories of history are vital and we can't allow those facts to be dismissed, diminished, or erased. As the founder of Black History Month, Carter Godwin Woodson stated, "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes an unimportant factor in the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated." Let's never let that happen. Black history deserves to be remembered and taught because what anyone will hear in every story is hope, resilience, strength, creativity, persistence, determination, leadership, and grit. Check out the video below as a simple starting point. I challenge everyone to take 5-10 minutes every day this month to learn something new about Black History. Start at your dining room tables. Lean into your organization's ERGs, Affinity Groups, and Leadership Councils. Visit and support the black community in your region. Google. Read. Ask questions. Be open. Be intentional. There's so much to learn if you're willing to listen. *steps off soap box* Happy BHM, ya'll 🖤 #diversityequityinclusion #useyourvoice #organizationaldevelopment #culturematters https://lnkd.in/gCE9Jt7K

Happy Black History Month from Avail Marketing! While we honor the past, we continue to empower the present and march forward toward the future! #availmarketing #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketingexpert #socialmediastrategy #marketingdigital #shapingstoriesintosuccess

Hey Hornets, stay tuned tomorrow for a new issue! This week: Black History Month events, President Alison's plans for a new semester and more. We will see you at noon tomorrow at the link in our bio! #universityoflynchburg #lynchburg #lynchburghornets #uofl #thecritograph #critograph #studentmedia #lynchburgnews #lynchburgva #lifeintheburg #studentvoice

#BlackHistory = #AmericanHistory Thanks for sharing Clinton S. Browning, I could not agree more. America is not a perfect country, no country on earth is, but it is the BEST country I know. I have lived in Africa and Europe, I have traveled the world, in my opinion, there is simply no better country than the USA. My story would not have been possible in any other country. America is the only country in the world with a dream: the American Dream. There is no Congolese Dream, therebis no French Dream, there is the American Dream. It all started with the Constitution, which I am sworned to defend against all ennemies foreign and domestic, written not because of where we were in 1787, but where we aspire to be: one country out of many nationalities and ethnicities, a country of the people, by the people, and for the people. I must also remember the groundbreaking words in the Preamble of our Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Clearly, America is not perfect, but we are aspiring to be more and more just, equitable, and fair to ALL our citizens regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or national origin. That is the America I have committed to pledge my life for. That is the America I am determined for my beautiful daughters to inherit. #OnlyInAmerica #GenderEquity #StopRacism #StopHate #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #BCBR #BHM2024

Black History Month is a month to not only remember the contributions of the many great African-American leaders and artists but also the significant challenges faced just to get where we are today. How are you celebrating this year? #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory

Black History Month is a month to not only remember the contributions of the many great African-American leaders and artists but also the significant challenges faced just to get where we are today. How are you celebrating this year? #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory

"Embracing My Roots" This Black History Month, I'm celebrating the rich tapestry of my African-American heritage. From the resilience of our ancestors to the vibrant cultures that flourish today, my roots run deep and strong. Let’s honor our past, inspire our present, and forge a bright future. #BLACKHISTORYMONTH #AFRICANAMERICANPRIDE #LOVEMYROOTS #CATHYNEWMANCONSULTING #CREATINGTRANSFORMATION #INSPIRINGCHANGE #BUSINESSCONSULTANT #MARKETINGSTRATEGIST #BUSINESSTRANSFORMATION #MINDSETTRANSFORMATION #MINDSETEXPANSION

It's Black History Month! While there are many stories to be told, Black History Month is NOT a story, it is HISTORY!! Black History Month is used to: celebrate Black achievements. It is also a time for remembering, reexamining, looking to the future, but learning from the past. We must always do better! #historylessons #history #blackhistorymonth #strength #unity #celebrating #blackhistory #celebrateblack #unityisstrength #celebrate #historymonth #historyinpictures

It's Black History Month - a great time to bring your focus and effort to understanding what #equity in emergency management means in practice. How do we apply the concepts and knowledge to each area of #emergencymanagement and add action to our conversations? Has your agency found ways to operationalize equity in EM?

Recognition of Black History Month is of great importance at any organization! Working for a global organization, its vital to ensure you include your entire workforce. It's important to be mindful that not every country celebrates during the same month and that it is not just a U.S. based recognition. I love this video showcasing how Black History Month is celebrated in different parts of the globe. I always try to have a global mindset when recognizing our workforce! https://lnkd.in/g3fFjsVw