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Coloured is a reflection on, and celebration of Coloured identities as lived experiences. It is a call to Coloured communities to reclaim their identity and an invitation to understand the history and place of Coloured people in the making of South Africa’s future. Read more here: https://ow.ly/rLFr50Qk1l4

Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marking when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For a deeper understanding of the significance of this day, check out JuneteenthKC's website, https://lnkd.in/gJ3-5jpq

Community! - Africans, African descendants, Brothers, Sisters, is there a divide? A gap? If there is, is there a need and is it important to bridge it? And, if there is a need, and it is important to bridge it, then how? Exploration Africa, "The African Bridge," a cultural "Edutainment" company based on "The Foundation of Love" has as its purpose this tall order of "Bridging the African Divide!" - this calls for a necessary forum and it is for this purpose, reason, that you are invited to our delicious and intellectual forum "Bridging the African Divide!" Because it is so necessary and important we have reduced admission and even offer a promo code: bridge002. Were you to reserve your seat before this Saturday, April 13th, you'll receive an additional $10 off, making your admission only $35 general admission or $45 VIP. The forum is being held on Saturday, April 20th 4pm - 8:30pm and it includes: 1. Entertainment 2. A delicious African Feast 3. The important & necessary Forum, and 4. Free parking All that is needed is You! Come for the embrace, the fellowship and the deliciousness of it all! Ways to reserve: 1. Click this link: https://lnkd.in/eUJk_G57 or 2. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or 3. Zelle using: [email protected] or 4. Cash App: $Events17

https://lnkd.in/d-7bUqx8 As I embark on this this new journey as part of the 2024 Inclusivity committee of the network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers Network, I am looking forward to grow and contribute to create impact in the following areas ; Freedom of religion and belief, and Peace and Technology among many others. Inclusive peace processes will ensure that we leave no one behind. This is vital because as humanity we leave interconnected. A peaceful world, is a prosperous world

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate Juneteenth, a historical moment in the fight for freedom and equality. Juneteenth stands as a powerful testament to the resilience, strength, and determination of a community that fought relentlessly for justice and equality. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #Juneteenth2024

On March 21st, South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day to honor the brave souls who fought for freedom during the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. 🌟 The Sharpeville Massacre marked a turning point in South Africa’s history. On this tragic day, 69 people lost their lives and 180 were wounded when police opened fire on a crowd protesting against the apartheid regime’s Pass laws. 🙏 🎉 Ways to Celebrate: Educate: Learn about South Africa’s delicate past by visiting museums, monuments, and historical sites. 🏛️ Reflect: Take a moment to appreciate the hard-won human rights we enjoy today. 🤔 Advocate: Raise awareness about human rights issues and support organizations working for justice. ✊ Unity: Join virtual events, discussions, or workshops that promote unity and equality. 🌍 Let’s stand together for justice, equality, and dignity! 🤝

Learn more about the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) and the theme “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.” #BHM2024 https://lnkd.in/dT59gs2

Community! - Africans, African descendants, Brothers, Sisters, is there a divide? A gap? If there is, is there a need and is it important to bridge it? And, if there is a need, and it is important to bridge it, then how? Exploration Africa, "The African Bridge," a cultural "Edutainment" company based on "The Foundation of Love" has as its purpose this tall order of "Bridging the African Divide!" - this calls for a necessary forum and it is for this purpose, reason, that you are invited to our delicious and intellectual forum "Bridging the African Divide!" Because it is so necessary and important we have reduced admission and even offer a promo code: bridge002. Were you to reserve your seat before this Saturday, April 13th, you'll receive an additional $10 off, making your admission only $35 general admission or $45 VIP. The forum is being held on Saturday, April 20th 4pm - 8:30pm and it includes: 1. Entertainment 2. A delicious African Feast 3. The important & necessary Forum, and 4. Free parking All that is needed is You! Come for the embrace, the fellowship and the deliciousness of it all! Ways to reserve: 1. Click this link: https://lnkd.in/eUJk_G57 or 2. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or 3. Zelle using: [email protected] or 4. Cash App: $Events17

We envision a world where everyone feels belonging through: 🔗 connection to community 🍃 rootedness in nature ⛪ agency in civic life 💞 a sense of shared purpose with others Learn more at https://buff.ly/3W4afar

✊🏿 Today is #Juneteenth. It marks the anniversary of a pivotal moment in the struggle for freedom for enslaved persons in the Americas. Juneteenth remains as important today as it was in 1865. That message is: None of us are free until all are free. What is Juneteenth? Learn more about its historical legacy through our blog: https://lnkd.in/geu_D3fQ ⤵️ #Juneteenth