Eric Atkinson

Experience Design Executive, Advisor, Mentor & Volunteer

[NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact]

‘At the epicenter of safety is community’ — Daryl Atkinson works to provide the most marginalized North Carolinians with second chances, reducing recidivism & restoring the dignity of those leaving prison (with @reform + @galaxy_gives + @Forward_Justice)

[Eric Atkinson @ericjatkinson]

Great stories and insight shared on Day 2 at the closing panel discussion: Beyond the Titles with
Liam Nickerson, Tanner Christensen, Preet Arjun Singh, and Leanne Waldal. @WeAreDesignX @DesignLeadership

[Eric Atkinson @ericjatkinson]

Day 1: Advancing Your Design Practice -
Andy Vitale, Rocket Companies

Design Maturity
- Stage 1: Apathy
- Stage 2: Awareness
- Stage 3: Appreciation
- Stage 4: Advocacy
- Stage 5: Adoption
#DesignLeadership @WeAreDesignX

[Eric Atkinson @ericjatkinson]

“Leadership competency:
You identify and address areas of potential conflict within your team and your broader org before conflicts arise.” - Christina Goldschmidt, Etsy #DesignLeadership @WeAreDesignX

[Desmond Meade @desmondmeade]

Today, I'm honoring another dynamic leader for #BlackHistoryMonth. Meet Daryl Atkinson, Co-Director and Co-Founder of @Forward_Justice. He is an amazing advocate who was also recognized by the White House. Read more about Daryl in the link below.
https://t.co/OsrR31C4ty

[Eric Atkinson @ericjatkinson]

@gurlcode ✋🏾

[Forward Justice @Forward_Justice]

For those who must remain incarcerated during this pandemic, this settlement brings important safety measures to protect against the virus inside prisons; including access to PPE, sanitation supplies, proper cohorting and vaccination education. Learn More: https://t.co/QqFilQdV3h

[Eric Atkinson @ericjatkinson]

@sweatystartup @threader_app compile

[Forward Justice @Forward_Justice]

Dontae Sharpe, Forward Justice R.I.S.E Fellow, just cast his ballot for the first time ever, after serving 26 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Today is the first day of Early Voting in NC and he wants everyone to get out and vote with him! #WeWillNC #ProtectOurVoteNC

[Forward Justice @Forward_Justice]

"Thousands of people in NC got their right to vote back in time for this historic election, and tens of thousands got clarity that their right to vote cannot be tethered to how much money you have in your bank." - Co-Director, Daryl V. Atkinson

https://t.co/p4OgLfcO06

[Forward Justice @Forward_Justice]

BREAKING: We just won a preliminary injunction in our Felony Disenfranchisement case. North Carolinians who remain on probation or parole solely for failing to pay fines and fines will be allowed to vote in November. Details coming soon. #UnlockOurVoteNC

[Dantley Davis @dantley]

The most useless words ever:

“I’m sorry for how you were treated. I regret not doing more to support you while we worked together.”

Speak up to support your collegues being affected by discrimination BEFORE they quit.

[adam harris @AdamHSays]

Two HBCUs--Hampton University in Virginia and Xavier University of Louisiana--announced this afternoon that they've each received the largest donations in their schools' history

[Latesha Byrd @Latesha_Byrd]

Having an annual bias training, a Black history month event and a Black ERG is not a DEI strategy. It's just not.

[emily freeman @editingemily]

If you’re employed in tech right now, you should be tipping EXTREMELY well to everyone delivering takeout, bringing you groceries, cutting your hair, cleaning your house, etc. We’re in a very tenuous time and service workers need all the support you can give.

[La TaSha Levy, Ph.D. @tashaspeaks]

I have so much admiration for these educators and our brilliant historians, I could cry. "A Black Women's History of the United States" is beautiful and groundbreaking. Buy the book! Awesome session this morning at the #CARTERCON20 @KaliGrossPhD @DainaRameyBerry @blk_herstory

[Nicole Pagoada @nicole_inclass]

Why are we humanizing oppressors and dehumanizing the oppressed in our history books? History class is not just about the easy lessons and the cute picture books. These are injustices to all students. #cartercon20 #teachblackhistory

[La TaSha Levy, Ph.D. @tashaspeaks]

"This is not a safe space." Dr. LG King! We hide the truth to protect feelings. We cannot continue miseducating our kids because it's comfortable. Get uncomfortable. It's called growth.

[La TaSha Levy, Ph.D. @tashaspeaks]

I'm so lucky to be in this frame. These two women are giants! Ask about 'em! @KaliGrossPhD @DainaRameyBerry #goals #historians #blackhistorians #blackwomenhistorians #blackstudies #blackwomensstudies #CARTERCON20