Your Newsletter for Conscious Tech, Justice Tech, and Equal Rights For All |
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Hello, 👋 Welcome to The REYET Up Newsletter!🔥 Hey changemakers, this week we talk about how students across the country are standing up for what they believe in, a man who worked to amplify black voices and a platform dedicated to ending homelessness in America. Keep reading to learn more. |
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How do automated tools and AI affect my job application? |
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Hey Changemaker! With the rise in AI and intelligence technologies, the hiring process is becoming more and more digital. This allows applicants to apply to more jobs, and hiring mangers to view more applicants and respond more efficiently. However, automation tools and especially AI powered tools are not without bias. AI tools and algorithms are "trained" from large amounts of data this means that they can amplify existing biases. When applying for jobs you are still protected by anti-discrimination laws in hiring and employment. Watch out for chatboxes, personality tests or "games" during the application, interviewing without a person, or rejections within minutes of applying. If you think you are being discriminated against by digital tools try and speak with an actual person who may be able to give you more insight. As this industry develops more states are increasing your digital rights by requiring employers to notify applicants of AI use or limiting facial recognition technology during interviews. Check out ACLU collection of state policy here. |
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🙋🏽♀️ Civil Rights Pioneer Introducing Maude Ballou |
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We all know of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcom X and many other famous civil rights activists and pioneers, but there are thousands of unsung civil rights heroes who were also on the forefront of the movement, but have yet to be properly recognized. One of those heroes is Maude Ballou. Maude Ballou born, 1925 in Fairhope Alabama, became MLK’s “right-hand-woman” during the civil rights movement.
Alongside MLK and others, Ballou helped to organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a movement in response to segregation on public transportation. Ballou handled all of MLK’s personal correspondence as well as organizing carpooling situations for those participating in the boycott. She was also a primary editor for MLK’s famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech which was heard across the nation. Although Ballou was not in the limelight, she was still susceptible to many dangers. Her family’s life was threatened, she was stalked by the KKK at her place of work, the church she attended, and in other public places. However she did not allow their intimidation tactics to deter her from her passion. She continued to work closely with MLK and other formidable forces to fight against racial discrimination, segregation, and civil injustice. |
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⚡️ Harvard students voluntarily walk out of their main graduation commencement in protest of the University’s response to ban 13 students from graduation for their participation in the student encampments for Palestine and the Gaza strip Click link for more information "NFL Renews Commitment to Organizations Advancing Social Justice" - The NFL's Inspire Change initiative announced over $4 million in grant renewals to 10 nonprofit partners working in education, economic advancement, community-police relations, and criminal justice reform, contributing to the league's total of over $375 million in social justice funding since its inception. More details on NFL Operations "Sharim Film 'Flora' Wins Festival's Social Justice Award" - "Flora," a film by UC Professor Yehuda Sharim depicting the struggles of immigrant daughters, won the Environmental, Social, Economic, Political Justice Award at the Latino and Native American Film Festival, which received over 2,500 entries from 46 countries. Learn more on UC Merced
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Strides for Social Justice |
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The NStrides for Social Justice is an app based around users in Eugene, Oregon that helps users navigate Black History in Downtown, West Eugene, Westmoreland Park, University of Oregone, Skinner Butte, and South Eugene. This app offers users a guided tour of important events and landmarks as an alternative to the Eugen Marathon when COVID shut down the world. This app has helped open the eyes of citizens, students, and tourists to the rich black history in Oregon surrounding the Eugene area. Visit the Strides for Social Justice website to learn more about this program. |
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