In honor of Juneteenth, Wingstop celebrates 59 years of freedom, resilience and continued actions for equality. The holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Wingstop’s founding state of Texas in 1865 to ensure that all enslaved people were freed. This year, we celebrated Juneteenth with our team members by learning about the history of the Juneteenth flag and its traditions, and enjoyed Smith Spot BBQ - a local Black-owned business that serves their signature flavor. #Juneteenth#FreedomDay#WingstopTeam
It's never too early to be thinking about #Juneteenth and how your organization can meaningfully observe the holiday. I shared some ideas and best practices on the Equity At Work blog:
#Juneteenth commemorates June 19th, 1865, when the Union Army arrived in Galveston, TX and announced that all enslaved people in Confederate states were free. To help you start planning, Jamey Applegate, MSW shares ideas on how your organization can honor this important holiday: https://lnkd.in/g2W-MQBw
JLP40 was the culmination of 7 years of hard work, dedication, and a relentless pursuit to help transform families nationwide through our highly skilled and passionate veteran community. @senatorjacquilambie is now a part of the @veteranmentors family due to our shared values, military background, and shared passion for this country’s youth.
Leadership comes in many forms, from delegating to hard work and setting an example. Jacqui’s leadership is like no other. To have one of the most popular Australian Senators spend 9 days on the program and take the washing burden off the mentors was a very surreal moment and one the team will never forget. Seventy kids’ uniforms and PT clothes washed daily, plus all 24 of the staff, meant she was up at 0530 working on the program and working well past 0100 every night washing without missing out on her picquet.
When asked to abseil by a participant, even though it was clear her back was giving her misery like all us vets, she pushed through regardless. That was an experience she wasn’t going to deny this participant, regardless of any pain or discomfort.
Find me one other Senator that would do this and put herself through such discomfort just to bond with the veteran community and transform the lives of children on the frontlines.
Jacqui, I am honored to have served alongside you those last 9 days, and the whole crew at Veteran Mentors looks at you as a sister. The amazing reputation you have and work ethic is really second to none. A true Aussie hero.
One of many magical moments is when Jacqui listened to Caitlin’s story around the fire the same story she shared with the Royal commission into veteran suicide which will be apart of Jacqui’s legacy.
#rsl#youthdevelopment#youthprogram#youthcrime#youthmentalhealth#youthempowerment#youthwork#veterans#veteranmentors#youthempowerment#youthengagement#youthleadership#youthwork#youthleadership#anxietyawareness#anxietytherapy#anxietytreatment#depression#depressiontreatment#selfcare#selfesteem#veteranshelpingveterans#veteranownedbusiness#veterancommunityJacqui Lambie
On this day, we commemorate the courage and sacrifice of those who fought on D-Day, June 6, 1944. The beaches of Normandy witnessed an extraordinary display of courage and commitment as Allied soldiers started a vital offensive against fascist tyranny. Many of those brave troops came from North Carolina, and their dedication and valor helped to make this historic mission a success.
D-Day is more than just a historical event; it is a stark warning of the stakes when democracy is threatened. Today, as we see the consolidation of worldwide fascist authoritarian movements, the lessons of D-Day are more relevant. These groups undermine the basic principles of democracy, encouraging hatred and division rather than unity and freedom.
My work with the Bridging Divides Initiative includes researching, monitoring, and analyzing authoritarian and antidemocratic movements. The sacrifices made by troops on D-Day are a source of hope and a call to action for all of us. We must be watchful, defend democratic values, and ensure that the liberties for which they fought so bravely are preserved for future generations.
In North Carolina, a state with a strong history of service and sacrifice, we are inspired by those who have come before us. Their legacy urges us to resist oppression and work ceaselessly for a society governed by democracy, fairness, and equality.
Let us honor their legacy by recommitting to the ongoing struggle for liberty and democracy.
#DDay#NeverForget#Democracy#NorthCarolina#Veterans#Freedom#BridgeDivides
We learn and grow through building self-awareness, in behavioural competence and emotional intelligence, by understanding and comprehending that hate, racism, exclusion, and ableism, drag everyone down in a race to the bottom.
There are innumerable negative consequences when we lack compassion for ourselves and Others.
We reach our collaborative and infinite human potential by realizing that we are all worthy, dignified, awesome, integral, wonderful, intelligent, effortful, and capable Human Beings.
Apologize when you have wronged another Person: Aim at taking absolute personal and professional responsibility for your own goodness of being human and we will attain the available betters in creating a completely caring, loving, equal, and respectfully good society.
We rise by lifting and supporting Others.
First Nations Veterans Program Coordinator at SCO | Veteran Advocate | Veteran Community Framework Expert
Today, I was deeply moved by the courage displayed by those who testified at the hearing for the proposed class action lawsuit tackling racism in the Canadian Forces. This lawsuit aims to address and combat the racism that many members have faced within the Forces.
As someone who has experienced racism in uniform, hearing your testimonies made me feel less alone. Your bravery in sharing your stories is paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable environment for all of us. I hope that by speaking out, you find some measure of healing.
For those who want to learn more about this important issue and the class action lawsuit, please visit Forces Action. (https://forcesaction.com/)
Thank you to everyone who had the courage to share their experiences. Your voices are making a difference.
#canadianforces
The impact of industry, business, and labor on America has been utterly transformative, helping to turn the United States into a global economic, military, and cultural superpower.
Analyze the following three developments in American history: development of the assembly line, growth of monopolies and trusts, and the development of labor unions.
Access to safe housing is one of the basic tenants of human rights, but millions of Americans live in inadequate living environments. To honor #VeteransDay, learn how Habitat for Humanity International programs empower U.S. veterans to live and age in safe homes. https://lnkd.in/gPKrUjnt
Is it voluntary work if it's mandatory? 💭
The Conservative Party's proposed National Service Plan suggests that all 18-year-olds in the UK should complete a year of community volunteering or military training. The goal is to foster civic duty and national pride.
My first thought was: Can mandatory service truly be labeled as 'voluntary' work?
What are your thoughts on the impact and implications of this initiative?
#NationalService#YouthEngagement#PublicPolicy#Volunteering
Senior Information Planner (Joint) | National Security Law Scholar | Historian | Writer, Editor, and Publisher | Public Speaker | Instructor | Army Veteran
I think everyone can accept that the Army's policy of moving people every 2-3 years--or 1 year in the case of assignments like Korea--is problematic. Especially from a funding standpoint ($1.8 billiona year, as this author points out). But I think the cultural aspects of putting Soldiers in a dedicated unit are often overlooked. Historically, the regimental system dominant in early-modern Europe was one of rich heritage and cohesion. That could be replicated with a division-focused system of assignment management. https://lnkd.in/gujHZ9Xt
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