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This week we’ll talk about praying in the work space, a Co-Founder of NAACP, and a movement that helps Immigrants feel welcomed and more at home upon their arrival to the U.S. This month we celebrate the pioneers of the past and their contributions to the civil rights movement. 

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Rights Tips

Can my employer stop me from praying at work? 

Hey there! No - your job can't stop you from praying at work. But, on the flip side, your workplace isn't obligated to carve out specific prayer times for you during the day. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it's a no-no for employers to brush off your sincere religious beliefs under Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act. If you're keen on setting aside time for prayer, just shoot a message to your boss. As long as it's a genuinely held religious practice, you're good to go with your prayers during work hours. 

Keep in mind a sincere religion is all about those moral and ethical beliefs that guide how you live your life. For more deets on what counts as a sincere religious practice, check out the link below.

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Civil Rights Pioneer

Meet Mary White Ovington

Mary Ovington was one of the Co-Founders of the NAACP and a strong advocate for women’s rights. Born in Brooklyn, New York in 1865, Mary had a firsthand experience of the injustice that women faced during this time. The importance of the civil rights movement moved Mary to create a national conference to discuss justice and civil rights for Black Americans. Her involvement in the movement led to her being appointed Executive Secretary of the NAACP in 1909 alongside leaders like W.E.B Du Bois and Ida B.Wells-Barnett. She was also a part of committees that studied the unemployment and housing problems that plagued the black community in the New York area with the Greenpoint Settlement in Brooklyn which was a housing project to help the urban poor learn skills and adapt to the city life better. As a result, she wrote a book called Half a Man arguing that white prejudice is preventing Black Americans from receiving opportunities to develop their capacities. This book along with some of her other work can be found online at The Library of Congress. To learn more about Women's and Gay rights, check out our Know Your Reyets tab on our website.

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• First Black Women to Cover The White House are honored in Briefing Room: (NY Times)

• Photographer Cecil Williams’ Vision Give South Carolina It’s Only Civil RIghts Museum: (U.S News)

• NH House Reaffirms Support for Transgender Bathroom Bill: (Public Service News)

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Social Impact Platforms 

Meet Welcoming America

Welcoming America is a non-partisan organization that helps communities build a welcoming environment for immigrants. The organization provides support on a local, national, and international level, building welcoming spaces for immigrants, and touches on why the inclusion of immigrants is important. Want to learn more or get involved in your community check out Welcoming Americas website to learn more.

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