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Black History Month: Mrs. Ruby Flynn a 2nd District Trailblazer. Mrs. Flynn was the first black female mail carrier in October of 1963. Mrs. Ruby and My Grandmother were best friends and as a young child, I hung around to hear their stories of perseverance. Mrs. Flynn also had one of the most beautiful gardens, and apple and pear trees in the city, I would help my grandmother pick collard greens and strawberries at her home on the weekends. During “Peacetime’ in Lexington, KY after Mrs. Ruby’s historic onboarding at the US Postal Service black residents of Lexington started to apply to be postal carriers once that door was opened for Mrs. Ruby. To be a US Post Office worker, applicants had to take a written test. There were 55 applicants, 5 were white males and 50 were black males. They all arrived to take the test that was administered by a white female superintendent. On the first day of training, only the 5 white males showed up for their first day. One of the white males looked around wondering where the rest of the black males were… many years later it was found out that the superintendent, threw away their ungraded tests and made them ineligible. Fast forward to 2022, 5 Human Resources employees were hired at a state agency. Four white females and 1 black female. The 1 black female was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to get the job and the others were not. Little has changed toward this Indifference. As we move forward... Together We Can Start Making Legacy Decisions in Business To Be a Story We Can Celebrate and Take Pride in Building Strong Communities...Because Laws Cannot Change Actions That Are Truly Matters of the Heart.

🔊 Let's break the silence! 📢 My brothers and sisters in blue, it's time to confront uncomfortable truths. While we celebrate Black History Month with positivity, let's not forget the shadows of our past that linger in the present. Our origins in law enforcement stretch far beyond Sir Robert Peel as the majority of academies love to derive us from. They're rooted in the dark history of slave patrols and the immoral enforcement of Jim Crow laws. As law enforcement professionals, it's our duty to face these uncomfortable conversations head-on. We cannot afford to shy away from the truth. By acknowledging our past, we pave the way for a more empathetic and understanding future. We owe it to ourselves, the healing of a nation and to the next generation of officers to educate them about these harsh realities. Let's step out of our comfort zones and engage in dialogue that challenges us. Let's listen, learn, and grow together. Only by acknowledging the uncomfortable truths of our past can we truly move forward as a society. It's time to break the cycle of ignorance and pave the way for a more just and inclusive future. 🌟 #UncomfortableConversations #BlackHistoryMonthAwareness #USAUnited #leo #lawenforcementtraining #lawenforcement #naacp #cops #truth

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Reflecting on the impact of genuine connections – I didn't know EBJ through her work; I knew her through her interactions with me personally, and how she treated people. That's what truly earned my trust in her work. It's a reminder that character holds immense value beyond professional realms. Similarly, our character, the essence of who we are, shapes every facet of our lives. It's the foundation upon which trust, respect, and meaningful connections are built. #CharacterMatters #TrustBeyondWork #PartnershipManager #RelationshipManager

PEO acknowledges and celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth—a time to recognize the remarkable contributions Black Canadians have made in science, politics, the military, arts, tech and business, all during times characterized by pervasive racism. It also calls for us to be more accountable for our collective responsibility to stand against discrimination and racism. PEO recognizes the importance of identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to racism and discrimination, to provide a fair opportunity to become a licensed engineer in Ontario. Our Anti-Racism and Equity Code promotes policy development approaches that prioritizes marginalized communities and focuses on developing strategies to counter systemic discrimination. Learn more: https://ow.ly/LpEg50QFLqk

Today, CRG had the incredible opportunity to be at the heart of democracy – the Georgia Capitol. We sat in on the House of Representatives floor session and engaged in insightful discussions at the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee meetings. 🏛️✨ Our presence matters, and as young Black folx, we are not just the future, but active contributors to shaping it. Let's continue to be the voices that drive positive change! 🙌🏽🔗 #GeorgiaLegislature #CivicEngagement #YoungLeaders #FutureLeaders #BeTheChange"

The information provided by the DOJ is incredibly insightful. The governments perspective of Black people is blatant, audacious, and utterly egregious. God's people are not commodities of the state or the government's domestic service animals. Black people are enslaved to create government jobs. Children are stolen for lineage incorporation, depriving a people of their lives and obligating the lives of their children generation after generation. Reproduction, family, life, liberty, and property are controlled. The US department of JUSTICE believes the main goals of the BLACK LIBERATION ARMY is to kill police and financial EXTORTION. Why is it not that the purpose of the group is to liberate and uplift black people? People that are treated as less than animals in the land of the free? The US doesn't hold the same perspective of the People's Liberation Army of China. May God be with the governing powers of the world. To have power is to have the authority and ability to act. https://lnkd.in/gM3BTndW

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We observe Black History Month each year in February to honor, celebrate, and educate on the contributions Black Americans have made to our country’s history and culture. As part of Black History Month, we’re highlighting Katrina Willins, a NIWC Pacific risk management framework specialist based out of the Naval Support Annex in Philadelphia. When asked what the observance month means to her, she spoke about exposure. “Black History Month is a great time to learn about the history and legacy of contributions that have been made by African Americans. When there are programs and events that highlight different races and cultures, I believe we should participate when we can. There is nothing like exposure.” Her response highlights the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institution's (DEOMI) theme for the observance this year, “African Americans and the Arts.” You can learn more about Black History Month and this year’s theme via the DEOMI website: https://lnkd.in/g2QAqwSH Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division #NAVWAR #NIWCPacific #OneNAVWAR #Philly #Philedelphia #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2024 #Exposure #AfricanAmericanArts #AfricanAmericansAndTheArts #Representation #Inclusion #Diversity #DiversityAndInclusion #RepresentationMatters #DiversityMatters #InclusionMatters #ObservanceMonth #Observance #people #culture #WorkforceWednesday