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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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Can my school/university stop students from protesting for Palestine? |
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Hi changemaker, that's a great question! Schools and universities are facing significant pressure due to the increasing protests concerning Palestine. Let Reyets keep you well-informed and protected while you're on the front lines. To address your question: No, your school cannot prevent you from organizing or taking part in protests related to Palestine or any other issue. As a student, you have the right under the First Amendment to express your thoughts and feelings on any subject you choose. If your school or university is restricting or prohibiting your involvement in peaceful protests, you can file a formal complaint with the State Education Agency using this complaint form. |
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🙋🏽♀️ Civil Rights Pioneer Introducing A. Phillip Randolph |
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Asa Phillip Randolph, born in 1889 in Crescent City, Florida, was raised in a church environment as his father served as a preacher at the African Methodist Episcopal Church. His father instilled in Phillip and his brother the value of education, leading him to attend the Cookman Institute, the first black institution of higher education in Florida. In 1911, Phillip relocated to New York City where he initially worked on switchboards for apartment buildings. Driven by his commitment to socialist causes, he joined the Brotherhood of Labor, an employment agency for black workers. In 1915, Randolph crossed paths with Chandler Owen, who shared his socialist beliefs, and together they launched a magazine publication called Hotel Messenger, later renamed Messenger. During the summer of 1925, Randolph met with a group of Pullman porters who were being unfairly compensated compared to their white colleagues this encounter inspired Randolph to establish the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, becoming the first predominantly Black labor union in the United States. In addition to championing workers' rights, Randolph played a pivotal role in organizing the March on Washington alongside Bayard Rustin. In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson honored Randolph with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Subsequently, Rustin and Randolph founded the A. Philip Randolph Institute to further the labor and civil rights causes that Randolph had dedicated his life to. Sadly, Phillip passed away in 1979 at the age of 90 in New York City, but his legacy lives on through the enduring impact of his institute. |
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⚡️ 2nd Former Arkansas Officer Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Charge From Violent Arrest Caught on Video (U.S News) U.S. court sides with transgender school athlete against West Virginia ban (Reuter) Australian abolitionist, Grace Forrest, receives coveted ‘Freedom from Fear’ award (CNN)
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Meet National Alliance to End Homelessness |
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness was established in 1983 in response to the increasing number of homeless individuals in New York City. By 1987, it became evident that homelessness was not a temporary issue, but an escalating crisis. As a result, efforts were focused on developing permanent solutions and expanding a network to serve more people, agencies, and private organizations. NAEH utilizes strategies such as crisis response, permanent supportive housing, and establishing a service delivery system tailored to individual needs. To discover more about NAEH's initiatives and ways to support those in your community, please click the link below. |
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