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#ArlingtonMA ACMi and the DEIBJ department have collaborated to produce a concise video highlighting Lent and Easter. We value our community's unique experiences and identities and make every effort to represent and respect every culture, community, and belief system with authenticity and honor. Watch the video here! https://loom.ly/kgW_hP4

We are telling the stories of 4 very inspiring NY-based guys: catch them sharing some gems on self-confidence in the coming weeks (featuring some awesome pants). I can't overstate the truly team effort and collaboration it took to bring this campaign to life. #brand #creativemarketing #brandmarketing #campaign

Some words about the town of #Canon. You could be forgiven, after driving through the center of this small New England village, for thinking all is well; Kids ride their bikes to summer ball games, families walk the tree-lined streets, pink-clad #freekarenread supporters treat the local bar where #johnokeefe spent his last moments (before #karenread hit John with her car, while drunk, and left John to die) like some kind of tormented tourist attraction, homeowners have police cars parked outside their properties to ward off the gawking public who want to see the crime scene in the #KarenReadTrial, and so on and so forth (run of the mill stuff). But, underneath that humdrum of daily life, there is real pain here. One senses it in the gas stations, the liquor stores, the family owned pizza shops, and even on the streets. The glances are quick, but telling; "Who are you? Are you one of them? Please don't have anything pink on..." every face seems to say. But then, once the looks fade into smiles of recognition, so, too, comes the heartache. These are strong New England folks, though, and they would never be so cavalier as to betray their agony with even so much as a quivered voice. Instead, one finds conversations that reflect pure disassociative dismay as to what has happened to their friends, family and, fundamentally, their way of life - seemingly for no reason, and, increasingly, at the cost of an incredible emotional toll on anyone able to read social media or the newspaper. The topic of the case is almost always referred to as "the thing" or "this shit," but every person, at every table, knows what the weak allusions mean. It's an unspoken, palpable (albeit tacit) agreement, amoung those who live here - as if to say that words, long ago, ceased to do justice to what is happening to them. And maybe, for this writer, that is the source of my own, personal, agony. A story, like a town or a city, is not a facade, constructed from bricks laid neatly together, regimented to the best laid plans of mice and architects. No, stories --like the cities of the world, big and small-- are dynamic, if not ever-nuanced, manifestations of the people whose lives they reflect and embrace. How can one tell a story that has impacted countless lives? How can one find truth in a sea of self-interest? How can one look just enough behind the curtain to find what things are, rather than what they seem to be? For me, the start of that journey to answer those questions began months ago, and today it led me down a small road, somewhere about a mile outside of Canton center. One doesn't find any pro-Karen Read signs in town. But, down that isolated back road, around the corner from where John O'Keefe lived a life of service, raising two double-orphaned family members as if they were his own children, you'll start to find it. The beating heart of the town of Canton, crying out with only the words; "Remember, it's about #JusticeForJohnOkeefe."

Part 1/4 Chapter 2 The Parable of Jubilee, South Carolina Racism is hardly based on logic. We need to fight racism the way a forest ranger fights fire with fire. https://lnkd.in/eNFVfpyB?

🇺🇸 Remembering September 11 🇺🇸 Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. On this day, the vision, smell, chaos, the sheer disbelief overtook me. It was surreal. I watched, looking down 5th Avenue from my work appointment in a highrise on 34th St. facing south to Wall Street, to the World Trade Towers on fire. 22 years later, it still feels surreal. NYC, our nation was forever changed, and the world watched as acts of heroism and resilience emerged from the darkest of hours. As we commemorate this solemn anniversary, let us come together to pay tribute to the victims, their families, and the first responders who displayed unwavering bravery. Their sacrifices serve as a reminder of the strength and unity that can arise in the face of adversity! In the realm of customer experience, we recognize the power of human connection and empathy. It is in moments of crisis that we often see the best of humanity shine through, as individuals and communities come together to support one another. Today, let's not only remember the tragedy of September 11, but also reflect on the importance of compassion, empathy, and unity in our everyday lives. By fostering a culture of kindness and understanding, we can create positive experiences for both customers and our fellow citizens. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the events of 9/11. May we always strive to make the world a better place through our actions, both big and small. #NeverForget #September11 #UnitedWeStand #Brave

We have updated the #1 Resource for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. Download the Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit to learn more about resources created by the field of Responsible Fatherhood at www.fatherhood.gov

We have updated the #1 Resource for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse. Download the Responsible Fatherhood Toolkit to learn more about resources created by the field of Responsible Fatherhood at www.fatherhood.gov

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we would like to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation in every aspect of the services we provide. Our hope for reconciliation is that Indigenous people come to know Options Bytown as a community that listens to their lived experiences and responds by providing a safe space to live and heal. Learn more about our commitment to reconciliation at https://lnkd.in/eWrrSaFW

Happy 4th of July everyone! Let's celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. May your day be filled with patriotism, pride, and great fun. Remember to stay safe and enjoy the fireworks! #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #meneseslawfirm #MAestateplanningattorney #MApersonalfamilylawyer #estateplan #willsandtrusts #healthcaredirectives #powerofattorney #assetprotection #kidsprotectionplan #familylegacy