SPA Prof. @TWMorrissey was interviewed by Good Morning America on women's post-pandemic return to work & the high cost of child care in the U.S. "You basically have to start saving as a high school student for your future child’s child care," she said. Read more: gma.abc/2RsBUmm

and finally ‼️ our new ✨president✨ Ameerah (she/her)🥳🥳 Can’t wait to see what you do! Learn more about Ameerah on our instagram ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

#OTD in 1865, enslaved African Americans were notified of their freedom by Union troops in Galveston Bay, TX—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Known as #Juneteenth, this day is widely celebrated as the end of chattel slavery in the U.S. #APeoplesJourney

Though it has long been celebrated among the African American community, it is a history that has been marginalized & was largely unknown to the wider public. The legacy of #Juneteenth shows the value of deep hope & urgent organizing in uncertain times. s.si.edu/2U1L4XW

Although the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective in 1863, it could not be implemented in places still under Confederate control, some enslaved people would not be free until much later. The Historical Legacy of #Juneteenth: s.si.edu/2IrWZWG #APeoplesJourney

For more than 250,000 African Americans, June 19, 1865, signaled the final day of their enslavement. Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect on January 1, 1863, Texas had yet to officially recognize the President’s executive order. #APeoplesJourney

Not until Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX with 2,000 soldiers on June 19, 1865, did enslaved African Americans learn about their emancipation. How do you and your community commemorate #Juneteenth? #APeoplesJourney #ANationsStory

Today is Juneteenth. A day to celebrate Freedom. The SPA Graduate Student Council aims to do everything in our power to create a more inclusive school culture, that continues to celebrate and uplift Black voices, achievements, and excellence! Happy Juneteenth

Absolutely thrilled to announce that my team, the AU SPA Graduate Student Council community, & I raised $1,000 in two weeks in addition to collecting ~130 donations for Heal Da Homies Mutual Aid, an AU-affiliated, mutual aid organization. 🤝 #communityservice #mutualaid #giveback #holidayseason

We are hoping to start a community space this year in DC that’ll have a meal & afterschool program, poli ed classes, health clinic, legal aid, and etc. Help us reach our goal of empowering our neighbors! gofund.me/f42280d4

I'm thrilled to announce that AU SPA Graduate Student Council has launched a Community Service Bulletin Board to ⬆️ connection btwn DC graduate students & the greater community. Check out our calendar & let us know if you have something you'd like us to add: bit.ly/SPACSBB #communityservice

Starting today you can drop off donations for American University’s Food Pantry in Kerwin & SIS lobby 🤝 AU SPA Graduate Student Council School of Public Affairs AU School of International Service

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Volunteering Bread for the City is on Bluesky w/ AU SPA Graduate Student Council & SIS Graduate Student Council grad students. This project was a part of our March campaign to ⬆️ awareness about the fact that donations to food banks ⬇️ during warmer months. BFC delivers 1,000 groceries per day, talk about impact!

Thrilled to host a spring fundraiser, student & alumni mixer with A Wider Circle! *If you're an American University alumni or student, reach out for the RSVP link.* Can't make it? Donate: bit.ly/AWC-Donate Order off of our Wishlist: amzn.to/3uAISoL AU SPA Graduate Student Council #AWCMixer

Make an impact, be a mentor! Seeking Peer Mentors for SPA Graduate Students Register here to be a mentor: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🗳 Voting is now open for the PPJ & GSC Elections — head over to AU SPA Graduate Student Council’s profile to cast your vote!

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