Darlene Bennett

It's #juneteenth and today we acknowledge the freeing of more than 250,000 remaining enslaved Black people in Texas on June 19, 1865. But there's still work to be done in the form of financial freedom and #reparations. If you want to truly acknowledge Juneteenth today - and moving forward -join The Reparations Race - led by Erin Corine Johnson. Learn how to participate as a: BENEFICIARY - Black/Black-Owned/Black Led Businesses, Projects, Communities and Causes; CONTRIBUTOR - Non-Black people making cash payments to participating beneficiaries (via CashApp, PayPal, Venmo, etc.); SUPPORTER/CONTRIBUTING SUPPORTER - Anyone that would like to sign up to actively spread the word -AND/OR- contribute products and services in lieu of cash donations to participating beneficiaries; SPONSOR - Any and all direct supporters of The Reparations Race Org, the seeding of the organization as a division of Hola Magnolia Identityworks, and this year's pledge: funding and organizing the return of the Juneteenth Global celebration on the ground in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain! See Erin's post below for all details. #juneteenth2024 | #equity | #buyblackjuneteenth June 19, 2024

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Friends, this IS wild...like really. Issa jungle out there - full stop. But I want to speak to some feedback I've seen in the comments about resume and career coaches citing the resume as the main issue... Sometimes it IS the resume. If you don't know the hiring manager and you apply to a project manager job with an event planning resume, it's over - case closed. Because what I can tell you is there are 100 other candidates who applied with a project manager resume and who also learned the pain points the company is going through so...bottom line: job search will always be a competitive sport. But more importantly, please let's start saying the quiet part out loud: It's also the relationships and connections. I didn't get my jobs purely from my experience and skills...I can honestly say I just knew the right people at the right time who sponsored or advocated for me. Is that purely merit-based? Nope Has the job market always been that way? Yup Will it always be that way? More than likely. So any quality career coach or job search coach you are working with usually has a relationship building and network leveraging component to their strategy... I REPEAT: Most people likely never got their job purely based on merit. Familiarity, privilege, relationships, sponsorship, connections, affinity bias likely played a role. https://lnkd.in/g9QPaNzH

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💡 When you are secure in your value, you're free to better serve those you work for. Episode 42: Stop Working Twice as Hard The Legal Imposters Podcast Listen to the full episode here ➡️  https://lnkd.in/ep6eMfie   #bethefirst  #blacklawyers  #lawyers  #attorneys  #careerprogression  #careercoaching  #lawyercoach  #impostersyndrome  #legalimposters  #diversityandinclusion

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How you get there is how you stay there.   Don't work twice as hard. Add twice the value. 🌟    Listen to the full episode here➡️ https://lnkd.in/ep6eMfie   #bethefirst  #blacklawyers  #lawyers  #attorneys  #careerprogression  #careercoaching  #lawyercoach  #impostersyndrome  #legalimposters  #diversityandinclusion

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ASPIRING LAWYERS: After looking at my list of recommended resources, I was asked today which films I would MOST HIGHLY recommend to incoming Black law students who are short on time. Watch these: 1. Simple Justice (1993) 2 hr 12 min - Available on YouTube for FREE 2. The Paper Chase (1973) 1 hr 51 min - Available on Amazon Prime to rent or buy 3. The Space Traders (1994) 33 min - Available on YouTube for FREE 4. Becoming Black Lawyers (2021) 25 min - Available on Fox Soul TV for FREE 5. The Trials of Law School (2007) 1 hr 26 min - Available on YouTube for FREE and on Amazon for purchase (DVD); Did not see an Amazon streaming option. 6. A Lawyer Walks into a Bar (2007) 1 hr 34 min - Available on YouTube for FREE and on Amazon for purchase (DVD); Did not see an Amazon streaming option. You can get through them all in one day or weekend. Thank me later.

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Complimentary Webinar on June 18th >> Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland As an HR professional, you know how to protect your company and its employees. But do you know how to protect yourself? Join Scott Oswald, an accomplished employment lawyer, for this webinar discussing potential job actions and retaliation against HR professionals - all through the lens of a real-life case of a fellow SHRM member who was fired and later vindicated at trial. In his presentation Scott will teach you: • How to internally handle conflict between what is legally and morally right and what upper management asks them to do. • How to stand up to upper management in the event that HR is being pressured to engage in unlawful acts or otherwise violate company policy. • How to identify retaliation and possible steps to fight against it. To learn more and register, visit https://ow.ly/VrbU50Rxmr5 Special Note: As a benefit of membership, active HR Houston members receive this webinar complimentary. Registration is required. . . . #hrhouston #hr #humanresource #humanresources #continuingeducation #education #shrm #hrci #hrwebinar

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Complimentary Webinar on June 18th >> Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland As an HR professional, you know how to protect your company and its employees. But do you know how to protect yourself? Join Scott Oswald, an accomplished employment lawyer, for this webinar discussing potential job actions and retaliation against HR professionals - all through the lens of a real-life case of a fellow SHRM member who was fired and later vindicated at trial. In his presentation Scott will teach you: • How to internally handle conflict between what is legally and morally right and what upper management asks them to do. • How to stand up to upper management in the event that HR is being pressured to engage in unlawful acts or otherwise violate company policy. • How to identify retaliation and possible steps to fight against it. To learn more and register, visit https://ow.ly/AWbm50Rxmr2 Special Note: As a benefit of membership, active HR Houston members receive this webinar complimentary. Registration is required. . . . #hrhouston #hr #humanresource #humanresources #continuingeducation #education #shrm #hrci #hrwebinar

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Complimentary Webinar on June 18th >> Facing Resistance From Above: A Case Study From Maryland As an HR professional, you know how to protect your company and its employees. But do you know how to protect yourself? Join Scott Oswald, an accomplished employment lawyer, for this webinar discussing potential job actions and retaliation against HR professionals - all through the lens of a real-life case of a fellow SHRM member who was fired and later vindicated at trial. In his presentation Scott will teach you: • How to internally handle conflict between what is legally and morally right and what upper management asks them to do. • How to stand up to upper management in the event that HR is being pressured to engage in unlawful acts or otherwise violate company policy. • How to identify retaliation and possible steps to fight against it. To learn more and register, visit https://ow.ly/AWbm50Rxmr2 Special Note: As a benefit of membership, active HR Houston members receive this webinar complimentary. Registration is required. . . . #hrhouston #hr #humanresource #humanresources #continuingeducation #education #shrm #hrci #hrwebinar

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🎉🎊 Happy Juneteenth from all of us at the Crime and Justice Institute (CJI)! 🎊🎉 Today, we join in commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrating the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black communities across the nation. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marks the day—June 19th, 1865—when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for justice, equality, and freedom. At CJI, we are committed to advancing racial equity and dismantling systems of oppression within the criminal justice system. We recognize that the fight for justice is inseparable from the fight for racial justice, and we remain dedicated to centering the voices and experiences of communities disproportionately impacted by mass incarceration and systemic racism. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EmancipationDay #RacialEquity #JusticeForAll

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TIME FOR ACTION! Kudos to the Biden-Harris administration and the US Small Business Administration for launching Empower to Grow (E2G), a training program designed to address the disparity of Black-owned businesses receiving federal contracts. With the goal of increasing the share of these businesses that participate in the administration's procurement of more than $700 billion in goods and services each year, this initiative aims to provide smaller, minority businesses with the tools and knowledge they need to secure federal contracts. This can enhance their growth and impact, making it a vital step towards achieving a more equitable economy. This is the time for every agency at the federal, state and local levels to follow suit and explore what they should be doing right now to eliminate significant disparities in their contracting with minority and women-owned businesses. If they do not, let’s be sure to remember it the next time we vote. #governmentcontracts #governmentprocurement #federalcontracts #E2G #smallbusinesses #blackownedbusinesses #legalconsultancy

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WE are not letting our children go through the burdens and stress of money- debt, living paycheck to paycheck, black tax and financial lack! WE are going to get them better educated on managing money and growing it! . . BOOKS available on https://lnkd.in/ecRPS7np . . #finanacialliteracy #finanancialwellbeing #financialwholeness #moneymatters #money #moneymindset #children #intentionalparenting #financialfreedom #debtfree #generationalwealth #wealth #bookstagram #books

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#Juneteenth is not only a historical milestone but also a catalyst for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 👉🏾 Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The date marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War, ensuring that all enslaved individuals were freed—more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. So, what does this day have to do with DEI in the workplace? 👉🏾 More and more organizations are recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday, sometimes now even giving leave on June 19th. The understanding of this day's impact on history and the way we talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential for all workers. 👉🏾 Learning about Juneteenth helps promote cultural awareness - encouraging conversations about race, history, and the ongoing impacts of slavery and discrimination. 👉🏾 Juneteenth fosters a more inclusive work culture. It signals to employees, particularly those of African American descent, that their history and experiences are valued and respected. 👉🏾 Observing Juneteenth acknowledges the historical struggles and contributions of African Americans. It highlights the importance of understanding and addressing historical injustices in the workplace. 👉🏾 Employers can use Juneteenth as an opportunity to educate their workforce about African American history and the broader issues of racial inequality. This can be done through workshops, seminars, and discussions, enhancing overall DEI efforts. ⭐️ #DEI efforts should not just be comprised to the history of a single day. However, spreading awareness and recognition of days like Juneteenth promotes a more understanding and inclusive society. I'm all for that. #ohio #law #employmentlaw #workersrights #ohiolaw #ohiolawyer

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This information is essential for our young Black kings. @Black Equality Coalition, we intentionally focus on mentoring and coaching in the elementary sector to take preventative measures that will ensure their success through middle and high school. #education #leadership #youthspeaker #teambuilding #mentoring #youthcoach #Community #schools #federalwayschools #Organizations

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