Posts Tagged ‘diversity’
The Urgency of Freedom: No More Time to Wait
Juneteenth: Celebrating Liberation Amidst Modern Inequality Four years ago, the nation and the city of Atlanta was reeling from the brutal murder of George Floyd. The barbaric act launched protests, marches, and calls for changes to law enforcement policies. Black Lives Matter signs could be spotted in the wealthiest of communities across town. But…
Read MoreCHRIS 180 Honors Juneteenth
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Happy Juneteenth from our CHRIS 180 family to yours! Today, as we commemorate Black liberation in America, we invite you to pause and think about what liberation means to you. A quick scroll online lists several different definitions of liberation, most referring to a group of people being set free. But what if…
Read MoreNot just a month: honoring Black pioneers in mental health
The beginning of the year is full of traditions, even during a pandemic. From New Year’s Day, the MLK Holiday Weekend, and just a few weeks later, February kicks off a month-long celebration honoring Black History. The commemoration allows us to pause, acknowledge and revisit the achievements of African Americans throughout history. Many of these…
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