We're pleased to announce our newest Honorary Members who have been inducted into the Sorority during #DSTConvention2023 - Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, Channing Dungey, Rashida Jones, Tamika Catchings, Debra Lee, Phyllis Newhouse, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
We made history today, electing Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson (the 1st woman & 1st Black woman) as the UCC's General Minister & President.
“Today, we created a first together. It won’t be the last first.” Rev. Dr. Thompson
#UCCSynod
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Affirmative action was never a complete answer in the drive towards a more just society. But for generations of students who had been systematically excluded from most of America’s key institutions—it gave us the chance to show we more than deserved a seat at the table.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision, it’s time to redouble our efforts.
The biggest beneficiaries of affirmative action over the past 60 years have been white women. That remains unchanged.
*Currently* most elite schools give a bump to white men, whose grades and scores are now consistency outpaced by women. They'll still get affirmative action too.
On Juneteenth and every day, let us stand together as Americans to teach our nation's history, to protect our liberty, and to continue the fight for freedom.
We believe that freedom is all beings having what they need, to live up to their fullest potential. Take a step towards a more equitable future for Black children& families, find your local village at https://t.co/23oyqVchTU
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On our Street, we celebrate inclusion, belonging, and freedom of authentic self-expression. Happy #PrideMonth to all the people in our neighborhoods! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤍🤎🖤
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you take a moment to appreciate all the moms and mother-figures in your life – and be there for people who may be missing theirs.
To @MichelleObama, thanks for being such an amazing mom to our beautiful girls. You set an incredible example for all of us.
Washington State approved new gun control measures on Tuesday that include a ban on the sale of military-style semiautomatic weapons, making it the ninth state to join efforts to prevent the distribution of powerful rifles often used in mass shootings. https://t.co/1GzBF141WJ
Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq
His name is #RalphYarl— a 16 y/o who went to the wrong address to pick up his siblings.
He was shot in the head by a white man who didn’t want him on his property. He shot him a 2nd time for emphasis.
Ralph is fighting for his life. This man must be arrested. We are on our way.