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I speak of lynching a lot when it comes to professional spaces. It triggers some people, but there are numerous parallels to the atrocities that occurred during the US Civil Rights Movement and what continues to occur in supposed professional spaces. I use this word because no one goes to work to get slaughtered. Employees expect to be safe or at least move through an equitable process that allows them to share their truths and seek justice when rules aren't followed. Some points I've observed: 1. People who lynch people in professional spaces think they will not be punished for their actions, otherwise the wouldn’t attempt to be so evil. 2. Systems often uphold the heinous acts of harm against employees despite evidence that confirms a workplace lynching has occurred. 3. People who witness lynchings at work often remain silent for fear of retaliation or harm to them in the same way someone was lynched. I define professional lynchings and other terms in this popular 2023 #StopPlayingDiversity podcast episode. Stay safe in these workplace streets, friends. https://lnkd.in/gH8Cc2Eu

#Juneteenth, a monumental day in American history and a reminder of the journey towards social justice, as well as equal opportunity. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth, here: Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture (nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth)

Preserving digital #history is more important than ever. 📰 With major media outlets like MTV News disappearing from the web, the urgency to preserve digital #archives has never been clearer. In our latest blog post, we explore the essential steps that news websites can take to ensure their legacy remains accessible, even after they’re gone. From secure storage to collaborations with preservation experts like Portico, safeguarding our digital history is a collective responsibility. Don’t let valuable content vanish—learn more about what can be done to protect it for future generations: https://bit.ly/3AVFoUT Image: Microphone Box. Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Happy Juneteenth! To learn more about why the effective end of slavery in the United States came several years AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation, check out this article from the National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gfss6-ku

How we are simultaneously living through the worst and the best eras in Art history. Full video here, https://lnkd.in/gP7nPPDn

I am trying to figure out how to normalize talking about difficult history. This article by Lonnie Bunch, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and founding director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, gets to the heart of why we need to talk about it. It's a long article worth reading, but if you don't have time, here's the key paragraph: "That is the power and promise of an honest telling of history. It allows us to look at our past in a richer and more meaningful way. It can bring people together to understand the human impact of crucial moments in time. And it enables us to gain a better perspective on our present by contextualizing where we have been and how we got where we are today. In so doing, we learn how to build a better future." https://lnkd.in/gPM9hVeX

BREAKING NEWS: Virginia Key museum for African American history advances Virginia Key is one step closer to establishing a museum dedicated to African American history and civil rights, two decades after voters approved funding for it, as a trust moves to wrap up financial agreements and bring the long-awaited project to life. https://lnkd.in/egyUQ46U #MiamiTodaynews #VirginiaKeyMuseum #AfricanAmericanMuseum #MiamiToday

When a Community History Archive has a wide variety of documents, it allows you to get a holistic view of your community's past. By bringing together different types of historical documents, you can uncover comprehensive stories, trace lineage, and gain deeper insights into how your community has evolved over time. Want to Learn more about The Community History Archives? https://zurl.co/W90g Want to Speak with our Partnership Team? https://zurl.co/qf4v

Why is June 19 known as, “Juneteenth”? Learn more about Juneteenth and other holidays, including Emancipation Day and Decoration Day, in this short video with Dr. Ramon Jackson, the museum's Curator of African American Culture and History.

These authentic resources can be used to supplement so many lessons! Family, colors, numbers, food, predictions, storytelling... The comparisons and connections are only limited by your - and your students! - imaginations.