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Hello, 👋 Welcome Back to The REYET Up Newsletter!🔥 We are proud to be returning with this week’s new edition of the REYET Up! To kick February off, we learn about what your rights are regarding the pledge of allegiance, a forgotten civil rights hero, and an organization that helps you know and ensure your elections are free and fair. Keep scrolling to know more!
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Can I refuse to recite the pledge of allegiance? |
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Sitting down and not participating in the pledge of allegiance is considered within the constitutional parameters. While 47 out of 50 states require schools to present the pledge, the Constitution does not dictate the state that a student should stand or sit. It is important to note that, individuals have the right to express their thoughts and actions regarding the pledge of allegiance so it's your choice to stand or sit. Want to learn more? Check out our Know Your Reyets tab on our website.
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🙋🏽♀️ Civil Rights Pioneer Meet Bayard Rustin |
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Bayard Rustin born in 1912 in West Chester, PA. His grandma taught him to be a pacifist and never to use violence. He joined the civil rights movement in 1941 with the Fellowship of Reconciliation, which was created to support the war's conscientious objectors, which later shifted to labor rights and ending racism. Later, he helped start the Congress on Racial Equality to bring equality for everyone. Rustin played a big role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott by helping Martin Luther King devise nonviolent resolutions and tactics for the boycott. Even though he did so much for both the African American and LGBTQ+ community, folks rarely give Rustin much credit because he was a gay man. Even though he did so much for both the African American and LGBTQ+ community folks rarely give Rustin much credit because he was a gay man. Due to his openness about his sexuality, many chose to overshadow his achievements. Rustin was incarcerated in 1953 for being gay and was held for 60 days. People fully honored his work only after he passed away, like in 2013 when President Obama gave him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Despite being told otherwise, Bayard Rustin's life teaches us the importance of fighting for justice, peace, and equality. We honor heroes like Rustin who stood firm for change this Black History Month. To learn more about LGTBQA+ rights, check out the LGTBQA+ section under Know Your Reyets. Happy Black History Month! |
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⚡️ FDA Review Supports Reclassifying Marijuana as Less Risky Drug: (U.S News) University of Florida Becomes First Public College Student Government to Pass Green New Deal Resolution: (The Hill) Inside Brian Flores’ Fight Against Discrimination In the NFL:(Time)
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The Voting Rights Lab is a non-partisan organization that helps voters know what is happening with the legislation in their state. Each year thousands of new bills are signed into law, Voting Rights Lab takes on the hard part and researches the bill, date, impact, and issue. The site allows you to tailor your search to your state and what you may be looking for. |
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