"Title 16 hangs over our neighborhoods like a dark cloud that swallows young black boys up into its dark hole like an irresistible, gravitational pull of a supernova," pulling them out of their communities for decades, says Halim Flowers. ow.ly/Guo350H2sRz #racialjustice

One of our student advisory board members studied #digitizedblacktrauma this semester & it reminded us of this piece. Black Americans are constantly subject to these images via social media. medium.com/digital-diplom… #socialmedia #racialjustice #racialtrauma #theinitiative

“I know who I am,” [Milwaukee police chief Jeffrey] Norman said in an interview. “Sometimes you can’t explain that. I love community work. This community stuff is easy for me. It’s my wheelhouse.” ow.ly/XxkO50H92h1 #authenticity #communityengagement

The most common form of domestic violence isn’t physical. 1 in 5 women are subjected by a partner to constant verbal abuse designed to bully, intimidate, & diminish their self-worth & sense of safety. For resources : ow.ly/zFQy50H92oN #domesticabuse #verbalabuse

Mayor Eric Adams sworn in just after midnight in NYC! #RepresentationMatters #futureofpolicing

Have you made resolutions for 2022? If you're looking for ways to meaningfully contribute to those around you, with little to no investment of money or time, share your thoughts on public safety & policing in your community. ow.ly/9tXS50HlOTw #community

Legal remedies sometimes feel inadequate to compensate for heinous crimes. But it’s all we have to administer justice & provide closure to victims of these crimes. We support Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers being held accountable to the fullest measures available. RIP. #racialjustice

“There is always an opportunity for people to change their minds.” - Martin Luther King III #PostLive

Dr. Martin Luther King fought for voting rights; it was a cornerstone of legacy. On his birthday, we urge the US Senate to honor him by supporting & protecting our most fundamental constitutional right - voting rights. #MLK #votingrights #freedomtovoteact #johnlewis #democracy

How do women of color negotiate-or not? ow.ly/WLpw50HvEvX #intersectionality #women #careeradvice

Finally-meet up in person for our exec director WH & advisory board member and social media lead @SameenaKluck! #inperson #remoteworking #covid

#RepresentationMatters #worklifebalance #nextgeneration

Trust in a community can only happen if transparency, accountability, & communication are present. A new initiative aims to drive that transparency through officers carrying a new “smart card” citizens can scan after a police encounter. tinyurl.com/yepppb94 #communitypolicing

10% of police calls are for mental health emergencies. Starting July 16, people experiencing a mental health crisis can call/text/chat 988 to be connected to trained counselors who are part of the The Lifeline network, instead of dialing 911. healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/for… #police

America: We can and must do better. Our prayers are with the family of Jayland Walker. Nothing will change until we make a change. There is still much work for us all to do. #JaylandWalker #RIP #accountability #change