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“This is an extraordinary moment for our country and for the fight to ensure justice is equal under the law." Epting, MoveOn’s executive director, said in a statement to theGrio.

Check out the new ad released on Thursday by the advocacy group Demand Justice! "The ad’s release comes after Fox News host Tucker Carlson drew outrage Wednesday night when he demanded on his show that President Biden should release the LSAT score of Judge Brown Jackson, a Harvard Law School graduate, to prove that she is a “once in a generation legal talent.” The Grio

Read more here: https://buff.ly/3sDLMte

How important is it to teach honest history in public and private schools, and what's at risk for the educators who choose to go against laws that make teaching the 'truth' a crime?⠀
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The teachers' unions, courts, lawmakers, parents, and concerned citizens are on alert! The more you know about what's going on, the better actions you will take to ensure students get the education they deserve and educators are receiving the legal protection to keep doing their jobs.⠀
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Check out the resources to stay informed and please VOTE for truth and freedom every chance your get!
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It's that time of the year, movie season! Around here, we love a good story. ⠀
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Most films keep you interested until they're done, and then, pretty quickly, you forget about them.

But a really good film? Well, that's different. It starts changing you as you're watching it, inspires you, and stays with you long after it's ended.⠀
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So...who wants to see a really good film?⠀
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The award winning documentary 'Virtually Free' is a gripping true story that shows how juvenile justice, art, and unlikely allies can make a community better.

And now you have the opportunity to participate in a private viewing + an invite only live virtual conversation between the filmmaker Andrè Robert Lee and fellow filmmaker Catherine Wigginton Greene.⠀
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Click the link in our bio to secure your spot today!

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"Do not fear the opportunity to do better." Ijeoma Oluo

We are excited to announce the addition of the documentary 'Virtually Free' to our fall and winter programming. There are a limited number of workshop slots available with the director this fall and winter -- secure your date today!

Why is this film important?
👉Every year, about 300,000 kids are confined in youth detention in the US, limiting their potential to succeed in life.
👉70-80% will be re-arrested within 2 or 3 years of being released
👉Nearly ⅔ will never complete high school.

Richmond, Virginia's families, police, judges, artists, and activists have united in changing this in their community. This film is a documentary about unlikely allies who partner to transform the juvenile justice system and stop mass incarceration. Produced by the non-profit media company Shine Global, the 40-minute documentary Virtually Free is directed by André Robert Lee.

✔️Now booking summer and fall workshops with director André Robert Lee, including screenings of this awarding-winning documentary! Virtual and in-person options are available. Contact us at [email protected] to secure your date.

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Meet Lenny Walker. If you've participated in one of Point Made Learning's workshops or called to chat about an upcoming event, the chances are that you are familiar with Lenny.

We call this his "Please, tell me more" stance. As a facilitator and colleague, Lenny is always encouraging and modeling the importance of curiosity.

If you are struggling to understand someone's point of view today, why not try taking a page from Lenny's playbook and get curious!

The news can be overwhelming, and often even though we want to help, we don't.

👉We love it when outlets like put together articles that lay out actionable steps that can make a difference.

None of us will save the world from pain, racism, inequity, or suffering from one action, but we can collectively make an impact by taking one step.

If you have been watching the news coverage on Afghanistan and are looking for ways to help, we encourage you to head over to NPR and check out their article, "The Simple Steps You Can Take Right Now To Help Afghan Refugees" by DEEPA SHIVARAM

Link: https://www.npr.org/2021/08/17/1028483700/help-afghanistan-refugees

The 'emotional residue' attached to work and life circumstances can lead to burnout. Is this something that resonates with you?

As a small team working to help communities talk about uncomfortable subjects while the realities of the latest newsreel play in the background, we empathize with those who might be struggling.

These days we are permitting ourselves to pause when needed. This helps us to be fully present to our clients and each other.

Keep going! Your voice matters. But don't forget to pause when needed.

How important is it to teach honest history in public schools, and what's at risk for the educators who choose to go against laws that make teaching the 'truth' a crime?
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The teachers' unions, courts, lawmakers, parents, and concerned citizens are on alert! The more you know about what's going on, the better actions you will take to ensure students get the education they deserve and educators are receiving the legal protection to keep doing their jobs.
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Check out the resources on the next slide so you can learn more, look deeper and take action.
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