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🤔 Do you know the African American/ Black history of fried chicken? Check out the facts and history in this Insta. Credit (Tiktok): soulaansuperior #Blackfood #Blackfoodfact #AfricanAmericanhistory #Africanhistory #UShistory #USfacts #Worldhistory #Worldfacts #themoreyouknow

Last week, Dr. Amir Al-Azraki (CLS) published an article in The Conversation that discusses how anti-Black racism in the Arab world is sustained, in part, by white fragility. The term white fragility refers to the defensive reactions and discomfort exhibited by white people when discussing race and racism. This fragility hinders meaningful dialogue and perpetuates systems of oppression. Not all facets of white fragility seamlessly translate into the modern Arab cultural landscape, but echoes of its influence resonate and shed light on the multifaceted nature of anti-Black racism in the Arab world. Within the Arab context, white fragility reinforces and maintains racist views of Black people, thereby perpetuating anti-Black racism and preserving existing power inequities. As such, tackling the nuances of whiteness and its associated fragility is essential in addressing and dismantling racial hierarchies within Arab societies. Read More at the Conversation: https://lnkd.in/gSk_rQir

🤔 Do you know about the African / Black woman who is the inspiration for Betty Boop ? Her name was Esther Jones. Check out the facts and history in this Insta. Credit (Tiktok): TaylorCassidyJ #Blackhistory #Africanhistory #UShistory #USfacts #Worldhistory #Worldfacts #themoreyouknow

Did you know that #Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US? It’s a time of honor and celebration, but also a time of reflection, representation and recognition of the cultural heritage, endurance and historical significance of Blacks and African Americans. #Juneteenth2024

It's Jewish American Heritage Month, and nothing brings people together like good food! According to a recent study, a majority of U.S. Jews engage in cultural activities like cooking traditional Jewish dishes. What are you planning for tonight's Shabbat dinner?   As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in May, we invite you to learn more about Jewish-American history and find JAHM resources at jewishamericanheritage.org.   Shabbat Shalom.

Trans Day of Visibility is just behind us. Arab American Heritage Month has started. Fellow comms folks, we want to hear from you. After marginalized communities put in the hard work to gain recognition of their existence and experiences, it’s too common for those in power to celebrate without doing anything to change the injustices that have been brought to light or acknowledging that increased visibility can also increase violence. When we call for our audiences to raise awareness, we must also secure their commitment to what comes next — actions and accountability that drive systemic change. So, how are you pushing for more than just “raising awareness”?

If only the world wasn't about doing things for money. That gives money power over people. Because then the things we do become things that are good for money, not necessarily good for people. Mass production starts happening, all local consumption patterns start getting adapted to suit global production patterns, and so on and so forth, until all uniqueness about people goes away and we become exact replicas of each other, walking around with the exact same shopping lists, wanting the same money that those things can be bought in, and then economic or military war becomes necessary to enforce such uniformity. And I guess global banking has something to do with it? But that's really the only thing that needs to change.

Happy Pride, y'all. Pride is officially the month of June, but in truth it's all year long. We may celebrate it in different ways, but it's all tied to the freedom to live our lives openly and honestly. So be who you are for your priiiiiiiide! And if you don't know, here's the video: https://lnkd.in/e2mnsJZM

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” -      Desmond Tutu How well do you know the Baton of Hope and what it stands for? There is no doubt that it is a beautiful piece. This goes without saying, since it was fashioned by Thomas Lyte, Royal Warrant holders, goldsmiths to the late Queen Elizabeth II and makers of the FA Cup and other world-renowned trophies. But the #Baton is not just an exquisite example of craftsmanship. Look closer and you’ll find a range of powerful symbolism that gives the Baton an even deeper, more powerful meaning. The Baton represents a #journey, from foot to the top, of moving away from despair. Because, with encouragement and the right #support, those who have lost hope can find it again. The handle is where the Baton is passed from bearer to bearer, so that we can #share the responsibility of helping each other through difficult times. What appears to be a gold lattice halfway up is actually a depiction of people holding each other aloft. It is a #community working to the same objective – to give others hope. Gold and silver spirals toward the top represent a climb out of despair. The top of the Baton features a ring of semi-colons; the increasingly-recognised #symbol of suicide prevention as people choose not to end (their life) with a full-stop, but to continue on, and rediscover #hope. Even beyond the visible, the Baton’s symbolism continues, with Desmond Tutu’s famous #quote about hope engraved within it and sealed away. What is the most poignant symbolism for you? #BatonofHopeUK #PassItOn #suicideprevention #mentalhealth

Here's a few samples of the incredible advancements created by people of Jewish heritage: 1. Turning algae into Heart Tissue; 2. Reviving Biblical Wine; 3. Drip Irrigation Technology; 4. Flying Peacefully with Nature i.e. There are over 500 million birds that migrate through Israel each year, but this is no longer an issue for the Israeli Air Force. "The researcher mapped the precise migration routes, heights and arrival dates of the birds for the fi­rst time ever, using radar, a motorized glider, drones and a network of birdwatchers, and made possible the planning of alternate air routes."; 5. Sni­ff Phone: Mobile Disease Diagnostics; "The system is a pipeline technology that promises a rapid and noninvasive diagnostic tool for cancer and other diseases."; 6. Creating the healthiest (and most delicious) tomato varieties. 7. Genetic Engineering; 8. Google, The very search engine you used to arrive at this article was created by two Jewish colleagues. Just to name a few. #Israel