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Hello Changemaker 👋 Welcome to The REYET Up Newsletter! This week we recognize the twentieth memorial of the September 11 attack. Moreover, we will touch on topics ranging from police misconduct to a journal that actually talks back. We also will take a journey back in history to recognize an unsung civil rights pioneer. Buckle up as we bring you the news… Reyet’s style! |
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Reyets Question of the Week: What should I do if the police violated my rights? |
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Unfortunately, police misconduct does occur and has the potential to jeopardize one's right to live. When it comes to taking action, in the event that police misconduct occurs, Reyets gotchu! Answer: Document everything! Police misconduct cannot be challenged on the street. Don’t resist or threaten to file a complaint. Write down everything you remember, including: the officer badge, patrol car number, which agency the officers were from, and any other details. If injured, seek medical attention first! Later, get the contact information from witnesses and take photographs of your injuries. To learn more tips to help you protect your rights, download the #reyetsapp and #share or #repost our post we #knowourrights. #policemisconduct #whattoknow #themoreyouknow |
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Do you know about the teenage girl who refused to give up her bus seat BEFORE Rosa Parks? Meet Claudette Colvin |
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After learning about Black changemakers during her Montgomery high school’s Negro History Week in 1955, 15 year old Colvin knew she too had to take action against injustice. That opportunity occurred on March 2, 1955 when she and three other Black students boarded a Montgomery bus. When told to give-up her seat to a white woman Colvin, remembering the courage of her ancestors, refused. Little did she know, her actions would be the blueprint for the Montgomery Bus Boycotts- which served as a catalyst for desegregation of the South. Shortly after, she was arrested and put on indefinite probation. Although Colvin’s resistance occurred nine months prior, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) decided to model a similar resistance with the help of the 42 year old Rosa Parks. Today, many wonder: why didn’t the NAACP just highlight Colvin’s resistance? She was young. Why wasn’t she the face of the Montgomery Bus Boycott? The NAACP believed that an unwed motherㅡColvin became pregnant at the age of 16ㅡ would not be a favorable candidate for the movement. The public wouldn’t see her as a courageous 16 year old, rather they’d pay attention to her circumstances. Nevertheless, Colvin’s initiative to take action didn’t end with Montgomery in 1955. She later joined Mary Louise Smith, Aurelia Browder and Susie McDonald as the plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle; you know, the case that ultimately overturned bus segregation in Alabama! Although she revealed years later that she felt slighted, like many young changemakers, she is the blueprint for progress. Unfortunately, Colvin was charged with lifetime probation at the age of 15. Today, in her 80's, the status of her probation remains the same. To support effort to repeal Colvin's 6 decade long probation status, click below... |
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⚡️ In the News We Recognize the Twentieth Memorial of 9-11 |
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September 11, 2021 marks the twentieth memorial of the attack on the World Trade Center. September 11, 2001 changed us all. Innumerous families, New Yorkers, and safety responders will never forget the deadly threat of that day. The attack unleashed the unifying principles Americans possess in moments of tragedy; however, it also unleashed the worst in us. Middle Eastern communities were watched and sometimes even surveilled. Today, we are experiencing the twenty year long effects of the response to the September 11th attack. In sum, the September 11th attack will never be forgotten nor erased. Reyets recognizes and honors the lives of those who responded, loved ones who passed, and survivors of the attack of World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. |
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Have you ever wished that your journal offered a coach that guided you through some of the most challenging times in your life? |
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Well, your wish has been granted. The Journal That Talks Back is an accessible coaching service tailored towards young professionals. Their coaches are professionally certified and trained to respond to common challenges we all face. In addition, their journaling app is designed to help users explore, reflect, and grow as well rounded individuals. In sum, “The Journal That Talks Back is the first coaching & journaling service designed specifically for the minds, budgets and lives of post-secondary students & young professionals. Be loved, be heard & reach your goals". As we transition back into the in-person workplace, it’s imperative young professionals have the resources to manage their emotional and mental health. |
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