Would love to explore more conversations around what language should be used or not used when speaking about equity to policymakers who frown at the term. The effort can seem empty to me if you have to mask the language of your purpose. #NSCSummit2023

Great conversation about how non-degree credentials can be pathways to #goodjobs and degrees, but we don’t communicate those opportunities clearly to students. Community colleges can be massive connectors to “fast forward” credentials. #NSCSummit2023

The Office of Black Male Advancement Community Empowerment Fund is awarding a total of $500,000 in small grants to support non-profit organizations that are committed to empowering and improving outcomes for Black men and boys in Boston.

What a terriffic meeting delegates to #NSCSummit2023 had with @ntia.gov last week on digital skills and how to ensure #digitalequity and #BEAD funds reach the people they should, and have the impact workers, biz & our economy we need. Thank you!

So lucky to run into Ed Markey during our #NSCSummit2023 hill visits! Chatted about #goodjobs #jobtranining #highereducation #pell and more! Thanks for your time and efforts for MA workers and learners! #wkdev #advocacy

Thursday, May 25 at 2pm - Join SkillWorks at the Boston Foundation for a discussion about racial equity & Boston’s workforce, past, present & future 👉 bit.ly/3Ww6qIU with Jacqueline Jones, The American City Coalition (TACC) Rev. Willie Bodrick II, United South End Settlements (USES) Jerrell Cox, Kaitlyn Bean & Phillip W.d. Martin

TODAY at 2pm - Join SkillWorks at the Boston Foundation for a discussion about racial equity & Boston’s workforce, past, present & future 👉 bit.ly/3Ww6qIU with Jacqueline Jones, The American City Coalition (TACC) Rev. Willie Bodrick II, United South End Settlements (USES) Jerrell Cox, Kaitlyn Bean & Phillip W.d. Martin

We at National Skills Coalition know that Julie Su is the most qualified and best choice to be our next Secretary of Labor. Join us in urging our Senators to move forward with speedy nominations hearings and confirmation process! #ConfirmJulieSuNow nationalskillscoalition.org/news/press-rel…

#MemorialDay began as a bold defiance of white supremacy and tribute to Union soldiers. The fact that most don’t know that is because the Confederacy won the Memory War. This is why we must fight for our shared history and the #freedomtoread today. portside.org/2023-05-29/fir…

It’s a new day at Boston Foundation! The Foundation recently renewed its focus and commitment on equity and was seeking a message, identity and image that was just as bold. Today, we’re proud to unveil that brand.

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Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE

“Let-them-eat-cake-obliviousness”

The Supreme Court ended affirmative action. The *how* of it is not very interesting: They killed it because they could. But why? Well, because affirmative action was the only policy where the whiteness card got revoked. My latest in The Nation thenation.com/article/societ…

A powerful must-read from my boss and steadfast SkillWorks leader Andre Green:

Op-Ed in The Washington Post highlights the impact of #SummerJobs programs on criminal justice, employment & academic outcomes drawing on J-PAL North America report with Judd Kessler & Sara Heller washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/…

🗣 SAVE THE DATE 🗣 For the 14th Annual MA Jobs & Workforce Summit. Join leaders & industry experts from all over the state as we dive into cutting-edge education & training efforts that can play a critical role in building family sustaining wages. More info coming soon!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2nd annual Roxbury Worx Conference! Reserve your FREE tickets using the Eventbrite on our Linktree in our bio Follow The American City Coalition (TACC) for updates on featured panelists and keynote speakers! Questions? Reach out at [email protected] or (857) 308-3015

We are excited to greet state #workforce leaders this week at #SSF23! Our two-day schedule is filled with cross-state learning and networking. Share that you are attending & encourage your network to follow along using the hashtag! Event schedule here: skillsinthestates.com

East coasters staying up late all week to watch the DNC speeches.