Revolutionizing the workplace for women of color | Minority-owned, disabled-owned enterprise | Speaking Engagements: hello@themelanincollective.org
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21 Oct 2022
A nail on the head from a #DignityAtWork respondent.
Social change is built by people – a fact that many nonprofits miss. You can’t demand workers do double time & mistreat and undervalue them along the way. themelanincollective.org/dig…
ALT A quote on a pink background: "Even the most resourced nonprofits are working at a deficit of actual workforce power, and we are often trying to do more. It's simply not sustainable."
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1 Feb 2023
Those who stoked the frenzy about "wokism" are remarkably silent about actual state censorship and punishment. And this being done by the man many in media cover as a legitimate presidential candidate.
31 Jan 2023
If Florida, teachers are advised to hide their books to avoid felony charges. At one school, “the kids began crying and writing letters to the principal, saying, ‘Please don’t take my books, please don’t do this.’” washingtonpost.com/education…
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
30 Jan 2023
“There’s no reason why 10yrs ago we were able to hire people on 2 interviews and now it’s taking 20 rounds of interviews. It’s kind of like dating. When you go on a first date, you need a second date. You don’t need 20 dates to know if you like somebody.”
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"Those who care about justice must absolutely challenge qualified immunity, as long as they understand that the protections that cops receive through the law is not the basis for their violence. Cops brutalized and killed people before they had immunity."
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30 Jan 2023
Advocates call the new labor protections for migrant workers ‘a movement win’ as the DHS will prioritize workplace rights instead of trying to deport workers. Now, the next step is to inform workers, and defend, amplify, and promote this policy.
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"Whether they are caused by wildfires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding or storms, power outages are a life-and-death issue for many of us." By @SFdirewolf at @highcountrynews hcn.org/articles/ideas-socia…
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21 Jan 2023
Many thanks to the @AAAStudies Asian Settler Colonialism Caucus & @uclaaasc for hosting this online panel on "Asian-Indigenous Refugee Relationalities," about Asian and Pacific Islander refugees of different positions and how they navigate U.S. militarization and empire.
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22 Jan 2023
This is too much. A day for celebration has now turned to tragedy by violence. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, & to everyone who experienced this shooting. We will monitor the situation & work with gov’t/fellow advocates to support those impacted. #MassShooting
At least 10 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a dance studio in Monterey Park, near LA.
What we know so far:
- It happened during Lunar New Year celebrations in the area, although no motive has been confirmed
- Monterey Park is majority Asian American
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
10 Jan 2023
“Folks don’t leave jobs; they leave managers”. Are y'all talking about burnout with your managers?
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6 Jan 2023
This article brings up similar issues we talk about in our interview w/ @b_lts_ & Kaitlin of @TheMCSquad_dc.
"Not only is ableism central to the construction of what people think disability is, but [it] frames every other marginalized identity [too]"
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
21 Dec 2022
For 2023, I'm calling in peace. There are billions of people on this earth, find the ones who can meet you half way.
& In the words of @Asxconsulting, "You deserve all the peace & goodness you put out." #2023goals #peaceofmind
#PeaceAndLove
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19 Dec 2022
Our guest, Kaityln Borysiewicz, co-founder of @TheMCSquad_dc, talks about her stutter and how it relates to nervousness, and the importance of community and acceptance.
Transcript & Show Notes of the entire conversation available here:
proudstutter.com/proud-stutt…
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17 Dec 2022
"You don't have to retrofit yourself to make others happy." ➡️ We joined @ProudStutter w/ @b_lts_ for a conversation about moving beyond ableism and embracing verbal diversity. proudstutter.com/proud-stutt…
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
16 Dec 2022
In today's NEW EPISODE, we talk about disrupting ableism by discussing the many systems for which it appears. We also dissect a new term in the ever expanding stuttering vernacular: the non-standard voice.
#Stutter #Ableism #DisabilityJustice @b_lts_
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
14 Dec 2022
Today was the second we've led a training where the source was our original work #DignityAtWork. I don't really know how to explain how surreal and badass it feels.
@TheMCSquad_dc is part of our legacy and I've never been so proud to accomplish something so amazing.💕#Nonprofits
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12 Dec 2022
"How can we hold people accountable in ways that we would like to be held accountable? How can we as communities practice justice in a way that doesn’t replicate the same cycles of violence that have been killing us thus far?"
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BRITTNEY GRINER IS COMING HOME! Sending love to Brittney’s friends, family & her wife, Cherelle who never stopped speaking out for her freedom. We’re so sad for what she & her loved ones have endured and celebrate their imminent reunion. Some good news in these complicated times.
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
30 Nov 2022
Unions have seen a fierce resurgence of unions in 2022 and Black workers make up a critical portion of membership. As workers fight for fair pay and better working conditions, unions must prioritize anti-racist practices and make room for Black leadership.
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The Melanin Collective retweeted
17 Nov 2022
Join us for Tiger Talks #4: "Dismantling the Culture of Professionalism" on Wednesday, December 7th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET! The event will feature Vu Le @NonprofitAF of NonprofitAF.com and Sandy Ho as moderator.
Register: tinyurl.com/TigerTalkDecembe…
ALT Text on a black background with red and gold accents. Text reads: TIGER TALKS #4: Dismantling the Culture of Professionalism. December 7th, 4pm PT / 7pm ET. With Vu Le and Sandy Ho (moderator). Part of a series of community conversations with writers and creatives to celebrate Alice Wong’s new memoir, "Year of the Tiger." ASL/CC provided. Free book giveaway for attendees! tinyurl.com/TigerTalkDecember7.
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18 Nov 2022
My books looking at me as twitter burns to the ground
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