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Black History Month is observed each year from February 1 – March 1 to recognize the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity and to celebrate their many contributions to the United States. Check out this blog from the CDC that honors the legacy of achievements from Black leaders in the space of public health, civil rights, social justice, health equity, and more. https://lnkd.in/gYHgVu5G

🌟 Celebrating DEIB Commitment at Leidos During Black History Month 🌟 🎉 At Leidos, we're not just talking about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) – we're living it. Many of us have been in roles at organizations that profess their dedication to DEIB, yet their actions don't quite match their words. It's refreshing and inspiring to see Leidos walking the walk! 🏆 We're honoring our diverse talents at the BEYA National Convention - recognizing 30 Modern-Day Technology Leaders, 5 Science Spectrum Trailblazers, and a Career Achievement in Industry awardee. We are celebrating the driving forces of innovation in STEM. 🌍 Beyond awards, we're committed to fair hiring practices and pay equity, ensuring every voice is valued and every contribution is recognized. Don't believe me? Check out our pay scales and benefits packages for open roles. 🔗 At Leidos, DEIB is an everyday ethos. We're proud to make a difference, not just in February, but all year round!!! #BlackHistoryMonth #Leidos #DiversityAndInclusion #Equality #Innovation

Black History Month offers the opportunity to educate and learn about Black history and Black culture. It's a time to acknowledge and widely celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. BHM is an opportunity to focus on the issues and disparities that persist in the workplace today while committing to driving measurable change for the future. Listed below are just a few ways that you can celebrate Black History Month. C.A.R.E. Culture And Relationship Experts are here to help! Hire one of our speakers or facilitators. Utilize our experts to assist with program ideas for Employee Resource Groups. If you have yet to form an African American E.R.G., we can help with that too! Black History Month is not only about recognizing past achievements, it is also about actively working to dismantle barriers Black people are facing, both in and out of the workplace. This year Black History Month falls on a leap year, what special event do you have planned for this extra day?!

🌟 Celebrating Black History Month! 🌟 At CE International, we honor the legacy and contributions of Black individuals worldwide - in the past, present, and future. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're reminded of the profound and important impact Black leaders, thinkers, and educators have had and continue to have on shaping the world, especially in the area of #education. The work of earlier Black trailblazers such as Mary McLeod Bethune and Fanny Jackson Coppin created educational opportunities for Black children in the U.S. Later, brave Black children such as Ruby Bridges walked into newly desegregated schools to pursue the education they deserved. Worldwide, countless Black leaders have worked to build quality educational opportunities for children and youth in their communities, and today, Black education leaders globally advocate, teach, and innovate to build better #education systems, resources, and opportunities for all. As we commemorate Black History Month, we celebrate these achievements and recommit ourselves to creating inclusive educational environments worldwide so that all children can thrive. Image description: A blue circle with white text that says "Black History Month" and an icon of two hands holding up a person reading a book. Around the circle are decorative orange and yellow dots and color splashes of orange, yellow, and green.

Black History Month serves as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the lives, experiences, and cultures of Black Americans, but how can individuals and organizations move from acknowledgement to participation? Here are some ideas! https://lnkd.in/gge22ZCE

Today is the first day of Black History Month 2024. This month represents an amplified opportunity for all people to honor, celebrate and reflect upon the achievements, struggles, accomplishments, experiences and lives of Black Americans, past and present. Today, as we work towards a society that is more just, equitable, and historically aware, I encourage each of us to give thanks for and uplift the Black Americans who we have learned from, worked with, been mentored by, been supported by, done business with, partnered with, and loved. We are also challenged to redouble our efforts to have the history, story and achievements of Black Americans treated as the essential American history that it is… core to who we have been, an essential part of who we are today, and an essential element of who we shall be in the future as Americans. #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory #BlackLivesMatter #CelebrateBlackExcellence

February is Black History Month, a special time for honoring and celebrating the many achievements of Black Americans while acknowledging the challenges they face both past and present.  Black investors in the U.S. hold more than $6 trillion of wealth, yet many are under-invested. Advisors can play a critical role in helping close that gap and reinforcing the continued growth of Black wealth and prosperity. BlackRock’s resources are designed to help advisors build authentic relationships with Black investors and earn their trust -> https://1blk.co/4bNStxl #BlackHistoryMonth #wealthmanagement #professionaldevelopment #financialadvisors

This February, we're celebrating Black History Month. It's a special time to recognize the profound impact Black Americans have on our society, culture, and history.   In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson first instituted "Negro History Week," aligning it with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Its purpose was to raise awareness of the often-overlooked achievements Black Americans have made from mainstream historical narratives. initiative aimed to encourage the coordinated teaching of the history of American Blacks in the nation's public schools, a radical idea at the time that sought to challenge the underrepresentation of Black Americans in the country's history.   In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month urging Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, Black History Month has been a time for all Americans to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and history of African Americans.

Black History Month is an important time to celebrate, highlight, and reflect upon the deep contributions of Black and African American people in the U.S. We’d like to highlight the importance of black well-being. There are a number of unique factors that affect the well-being of people within the black community. Our Health and Life Coaches are equipped to support the well-being needs of this community. They focus on the individual while recognizing the community aspects that may play a role in their overall well-being. We interviewed our Founder & CEO Meigan Ward, who is a studying International Psychologist and Health and Life Coach. She shared her insights on the topic - based on her lived experiences and empirical research on mental health and the black community. During the interview we asked, what advice do you have for people in the Black community who may be dealing with burnout due to paying the Black Tax or working harder for less, all in the spirit of Black Excellence? Her advice ✨ “Be careful in the demand for Black Excellence. It can promote Black exceptionalism which can harm the well-being of Black people. That is because exceptionalism can create an unforgiving level of performance expectations in various aspects of one’s life. Instead, demand your humanization - which is key to balancing excellence and well-being.” Follow us for the full interview later this month!

Throughout Black History Month we will be highlighting team members who talk about Black History. Today we will spotlight our team member Derek Williams When asked What is your advice to young Black professionals who may want to follow your career path? He said: "Be Relentless: Persevere in the face of challenges and setbacks. Your determination will be a key factor in overcoming obstacles. Confidence in Abilities: Believe in your skills and capabilities. You deserve to be where you are, and your unique perspective is an asset. Navigate Challenges with Upbringing: Leverage the values instilled in you through your upbringing to navigate difficult situations. Draw strength from your heritage and use it as a source of resilience."