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Today we highlight Bayard Rustin, a strategic genius and key architect of the Civil Rights Movement. See how Rustin's mind & nonviolent activism propelled the movement forward. https://lnkd.in/gkAWzV4m

As we commemorate Bayard Rustin's remarkable journey today, let's reflect on his profound contributions to civil rights and human dignity. Rustin, a visionary Black, queer leader, taught us the power of steadfastness, courage, and unwavering commitment to justice. 🌍✨ "We need, in every community, a group of angelic troublemakers." - Bayard Rustin In the spirit of Rustin's legacy, I urge us all to become those 'angelic troublemakers' in our communities and workplaces. Here are actions we can take to embody Rustin's ideals: 1. Advocate for Inclusivity: Champion policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization. Create spaces where everyone feels valued and heard. 2. Educate and Engage: Commit to learning about the intersections of civil rights, including race, gender, and sexuality. Share this knowledge within your networks to foster understanding and empathy. 3. Mobilize for Change: Get involved in community initiatives that aim to dismantle systemic inequalities. Whether it's through volunteering, mentoring, or supporting equitable legislation, your contribution can spark significant change. As members of the global community, let's honor Rustin's memory by taking tangible steps towards a more just and equitable world. 🌈🕊️ #BayardRustin #CivilRights #HumanRights #Inclusivity #DiversityAndInclusion #CCMEdGroup https://lnkd.in/eM9j23r7

On December 1st, we commemorate Rosa Parks Day—a powerful reminder of her courageous stand that ignited the civil rights movement. This day serves as a beacon for the ongoing struggle for human rights. While we celebrate the progress made since Rosa Parks' historic act of defiance, it's crucial to recognize that our journey toward true equality is far from complete. In contemporary society, there are still areas where human rights violations persist, demanding our attention and collective action. As we reflect on Rosa Parks Day, let's renew our commitment to addressing inequality. It's not just about acknowledging progress; it's about identifying where we fall short and taking meaningful steps forward. Let's leverage this day to educate ourselves and others, advocate for change, and support organizations working tirelessly to eradicate ongoing human rights violations. Only through collective effort can we continue Rosa Parks' legacy of fighting for justice, equality, and human dignity. #RosaParksDay #HumanRights #EqualityForAll #SocialJustice 

Do NOT ignore history

Let's change the narrative... History cannot be changed or erased, Marcia Brissett-Bailey BSc, PG Dip (QCG), MA,IPSEA "History is written by Victors," said Winston Churchill. History, for example, of Robert Clive and his role in the wiping out of millions of Indians, also known as the Great Bengal Famine. Little is known of how he was directly responsible for the Great Famine of Bengal, where between 7 and 10 million was thought to have died. Little is known about how he was getting land tax from starving families during the time of the Great Famine of Bengal when people were dying of hunger. Little is known of how in Parliament when he, Robert Clive, spoke about the Famine, people applauded him for managing to get land tax even through the Famine. Little is known... Little is known... and little will keep getting known if we keep real history from history books. Nobody is blaming anyone for the crimes of their ancestors. but there is a responsibility of our generations to not carry the legacy of the horrific past. of their ancestors. There's a reason some histories were/are left out of history books. People are against true history being taught. Why is that... The past shows us how the narrative to justify enslavement and oppression was through pseudo-science. Scientists claiming that Black people were of inferior intelligence amongst all humans. and... not surprisingly, the legacy is still carried forward to this day. Eugenics is being revived, modern day racist- scientists promoting 'superior race' procreation. If Black people had even half the power, even half the privilege, even half the wealth. Even half a chance... there is more than half a chance they would share in the world's power, privilege and wealth.... Anita Parker: 1919 a Black American Woman to invent Central Heating powered by natural gas. Meredith Gourdine: a Black Pioneer Researcher and Inventor in Electrogas Dynamics Lloyd Augustus Hall: a Black Pioneer of Food Preservation (Chemist Marie Van Brittan Brown: Black Inventor of a Home Security System. (Nurse) Dr Rockcliffe St. J. Manley: a Black Pioneer of Electrospinning and Cellulose Structure (Chemist) these are just a few. The ancestral history that is not being allowed to be told. Will keep repeating itself. Taking different shapes and forms.. The history of hate and oppression, is not just a reminder of a painful past... the legacy is still reflected in our society today... It just looks and feels different now. History... the right history... History as it happened.. History as lessons to mankind. Of what mankind is capable of. Needs to be told. History as it was. A history that is not white-washed, not filtered, not sanitised.. That history needs to be told. Not a history of victors... but a history of all. a history for all. “A generation which ignores history has no past and no future.” Robert Heinlein, American author (1907-1988) #history #blackhistory #change #society

History is like metrics, it provides weight for past performance and helps to predict future performance or behaviors. If businesses or government use metrics to makes decisions then we should use it to inform our future leaders. Transparency is vital to make key decisions. History ought to be shared no matter how painful or embarrassing to teach what must be corrected. Ownership of our past mistakes, a humble mindset and love for our fellow man or woman, is the key to forward movement. #allhistoryisourhistory