Racial Justice Working Group |
Racial Justice Topics
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We are a community within the labor movement and we must acknowledge what is necessary to lift up people of color to be a stronger voice for all working people we and if we’re not honest with ourselves about the challenges within our community then we can’t truly do that.
Goals
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January
De-sanitizing the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. February Little Known Black History Facts March "Black Lives Matter Movement: What's It All About?" Racial Justice Resources
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If you'd like more information on how you can become involved with the Communications Committee, please email Caniesha Seldon at opeiucaniesha@gmail.com.
Racial Justice Open Forum
"Local 2 is committed to expanding the conversation around racial justice in our Local, the labor movement and our communities! Please join us for our Racial Justice Open Forum on Saturday, April 16! Members, friends and family are welcome to join us for this important discussion! Please RSVP to opeiucaniesha@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 13, if you will be attending this important discussion."
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AFL-CIO racial justice video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8v9lBxgIKY Misconceptions about Black Lives Matter http://blacklivesmatter.com/11-major-misconceptions-about-the-black-lives-matter-movement/ "Queerness on the front lines of #Blacklivesmatter " https://youtu.be/0YHs9jIH-oo Past Events
December 2015 - Racial Justice Training for Local 2 Executive Board
March 2016 - Racial Justice Stewards Forum |