Perfectly worded.
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She means it’s fine to investigate the peasants who stormed the Capitol, but not the elites who plotted the larger coup the riot was meant to support. twitter.com/GOPChairwoman/…
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Elsa Falkenburger
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Advocate, researcher, DCPS mom of 2, Ward 6 resident
Washington, DCJoined April 2009
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Abled friends please check out the #MyDisabledLifeIsWorthy hashtag. If you care about the lives of your disabled and chronically ill friends please don’t stay silent while the government and admit they are “encouraged” by our deaths.
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If you can’t stop yourself from going down the dark tunnel of hilarious CDC memes, read this 🧵
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I'm currently reading my 5th or 6th article today that includes in it some form of looking back on the pandemic and its lessons. *Every* *single* *one* includes a variation of one or more of the following from scientists, public health agency heads, journalists, etc.:
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How to have a heart, follow the data, and listen to people with #livedexperience all in one short clip on #housingfirst. Congrats
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The best thing about this piece from @cbssunday is featuring many people experiencing homelessness. Listen to their voices and experiences. That's data. Kudos! cbsnews.com/news/addressin
Critical example of how lived experience in decision making can be the difference between life and death. Excellent work by
Centering Black Voices Is Key to Addressing the Black Maternal Health Crisis: urbn.is/3trSEb3 via
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“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up in mine, then let us work together.” - Lilla Watson
White Folks: It’s Too Late for 'Allies' [Op-Ed] colorlines.com/articles/white via
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U.S. News -- The City of Racine in Wisconsin is making plans to Establish a TEEN COURT Diversion Program for Minor Crimes and Offenses, as the City seeks Fairer Justice Reforms.
#Civics #Justice #Democracy #RuleofLaw #Citizenship #JuvenileJustice #Teens
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Feeling inspired by 135+ managers voicing support for voluntary recognition of the
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Looking forward to this powerful series! using its platform to amplify the voices of women who are being given the space to thrive with . What a stellar combination brought to us by . #livedexperience
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I'm thrilled to share that @SpringboardToOp is launching a new series with @MsMagazine called Front and Center, where you'll hear directly from the amazing women of the #MagnoliaMothersTrust. More from @kathyspillar and me here:
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Filibuster against civil rights bill, 1874
Filibuster against civil rights bill, 1875
Filibuster against a pension for a black official, 1906
Filibuster against confirmation of a black official, 1909
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Amazing what you can achieve when you cut red tape and fund life saving research and healthcare properly. Let’s see if we can apply these lessons to housing, mental health, education...
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As a journalist, I don't often get to gush about something I report on. I'm not supposed to. But sometimes the facts warrant a little gushing when we step back for a moment. I indulged myself to share just what a feat we've accomplished within a year. tarahaelle.medium.com/the-absolutely
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This week questioned the impact of structural racism in medicine.
We ask that you demand this TOP medical journal--impacting the lives of BIPOC patients and providers worldwide--take a clear antiracist stance.
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Telenovela or bird watching? A reminder that we humans are just animals with (sometimes) bigger brains.
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Excellent example of how to keep our students engaged, safe, and learning. Thank you for your commitment and partnership !
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Never assume you know what another person needs. Excellent guidance from to support people experiencing homelessness during and after COVID.
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#1. Involve and uplift people experiencing homelessness in planning and vaccine distribution. (via Nicole DuBois & @AlyseOneto) urbn.is/3qv5fc8
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Thank you and for giving our something to shake up this 50th Monday of COVID isolation. Love you both. #inspirational
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LIVE: Soccer legend @AbbyWambach joins Kojo For Kids.
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(1/2)‼️TOMORROW, 2/22 ➡️ Join /#Ward6MutualAid at 6pm EST for “DC 101: Education”
📲💻 Hear from parent activists & experts: , Claudia Galindo, Dr. , , Naa Sackeyfio, & — give their insights & perspective on...
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It took me years to fully understand what this looks like in practice. power = resources. #HR40
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Just focusing on diversity allows white people to change their consciousness while leaving their dominance intact; a racial justice approach requires a transformation of power relations.
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"She wasn't just the lady under the bridge." Angela Hill, 58 lived under the I-295 overpass in Southeast D.C. for nearly 10 years
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Besides becoming a mother, my partnership with the Benning Terrace community has most defined who I am today. Humbled by your trust, vision, and dedication. Thanks &Jacinth Jones for bringing this story to life. #communitypower #BlackHistoryMonth
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"I don’t really like opening up, but when I’m around them girls in the group, I just feel we family, & we all understand each other." #podcastfriday urbn.is/2MRWr0Q
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Viewing life thru an electoral lens:
“WE won! WE did it! WE can keep the Senate!”
Viewing life thru white antiracist lens:
“Important temporary win. But damn. 70% white voters chose a white supremacist. WE got some work to do”
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This is sobering & disgraceful.
White people, the time is up for racism. Acknowledge it, renounce it & come into this century. twitter.com/ChuckModi1/sta…
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No one is writing the wrong year on their checks this January I can effing tell you that
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Such a thoughtful piece by one of the most community-minded researchers at Urban.
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Check out my new blog on how one DC community-based program has adapted to continue helping young people address the heightened reality of teen dating violence throughout the pandemic @urbaninstitute twitter.com/urbaninstitute…
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Check out my new blog on how one DC community-based program has adapted to continue helping young people address the heightened reality of teen dating violence throughout the pandemic
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In Washington, DC, 1 in 10 high school students reported experiencing physical dating violence last year, & 5% of students reported experiencing sexual dating violence writes @HakizimanaNora. urbn.is/3gWpiMq
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On the money.
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Now do food insecurity, hunger, eviction, and houselessness numbers. I bet those are historic AF too. twitter.com/NBCNews/status…
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🚨 Excited to share TWO tools launching today! 🚨First, a new guide outlines 9 key questions cities can ask themselves to make sure equity is intentional in technology programs
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I’ve been calling a lot of people to action lately, including myself. Active listening and sharing the platform are key ingredients for me. What are yours? #nothingaboutuswithoutus
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Guilty admission: I have used Instacart 3 times since mid March. Each time I make sure there are plenty of time slots for others who rely on these services due to health or disability. Thanks for this thoughtful, practical and inclusive set of FAQs. nlihc.org/sites/default/
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Nothing about us without us - great work from my colleague Kimberly Burrowes on centering residents when developing housing solutions.
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Human-centered design entails constant resident collaboration, and even during COVID-19, it’s still possible to develop resident-centered housing solutions urbn.is/2Z4wOOy
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For all of you out there struggling to contextualize the #racialdisparities we are seeing in the effects of #COVID19, and in the solutions we need moving forward. Excellent guidance from
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"Addressing persistent equity gaps will require more than changing the way public voices contextualize disparities. It requires reconsidering our values, turning them into action, & investing in the assets & leadership of communities of color." urbn.is/2vj5aRs
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And Fedeal legislation to respond effectively..
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And one more with lessons and strategies across the nation.
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Deferring rent or rent repayment plans are a good first step, but not enough!
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When People Can’t Pay Their Rent, What Comes Next?: urbn.is/2SBndun via @urbaninstitute
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Hearing a lot from my friends and colleagues in DC public housing how much food assistance matters right now. Thx for a great overview of national PHA efforts.
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From @livarenatx & @SJPopkin: How public housing authorities can help bridge the food access gap exacerbated by the pandemic. urbn.is/353oShF
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We are all in this together, yet the effects are unequal. Great work by The Pandemic’s Disparate Effects on DC Workers and Neighborhoods
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This is NOT ok. Time to pretend Obama is President again and heed his advice. There are solutions to these racial disparities! twitter.com/barackobama/st
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Total District of Columbia coronavirus (COVID-19) Deaths by Race. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov for more information. #StayHomeDC
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Housing Matters! and others from the team provide valuable insight for responding to the COVID housing crisis.
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Over the next few weeks my Urban colleagues and I are looking at how cities and states are dealing with the COVID rental housing crisis. housingmatters.urban.org/articles/what-
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Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/food for the complete list of meal site locations, grocery distribution schedule, and additional resources for students, families, and seniors. Please note that DCPS meal sites will be closed on Thursday, April 16th in observation of Emancipation Day.🍎
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