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Native and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
LFJ spotlights activist and scholar Debbie Reese, Ph.D., who explains how censorship harms our diverse democracy. In this article, Reese emphasizes that “A strong sense of justice can form in a young child’s mind when they read books that tell the truth. When they grow into adulthood, that sense of justice can guide them in how they vote and where they work.”
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Affirming Immigrant Students and Families
Join LFJ, experts from ImmSchools and the SPLC’s Immigrant Justice Project for a webinar on supporting immigrant students and families. You will learn about the importance of approaching this work with an asset-based lens, become familiar with the legal obligations of supporting immigrant students and engage with resources for advocating for positive change.
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Check Out What We’re Reading
“The struggle with elections is they often feel beyond our control. The antidote to that would be to focus on what we’re able to control, like volunteering with organizations we’re aligned with.”—Self
“Make sure your voice is heard and vote. … Every elected official … has influence on issues impacting people who are impacted by a mental health condition.” —Georgia Public Broadcasting
“Also social media is a big thing that can be very easily overwhelming so take breaks if you feel like its becoming [too] much.” —13WMAZ
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