World day of Social Justice

📅 February 20: World Day of Social Justice 🌍⚖️✊🏾

Today, we recognize the power of justice, equity, and inclusion! 💡✨ This year’s theme, “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” reminds us that true progress means ensuring fair access to resources, opportunities, and protections for ALL. 🚀🏛️ (un.org)

🖤 Social Justice & the Black Community

For Black communities worldwide, the fight for social justice has always been about breaking systemic barriers—from economic inequality and employment discrimination to housing and education access. 📚🏠 When we lift up our communities, we create lasting change for generations to come! 🌱🖤

💡 Did You Know?

🔹 The first major Black-led social justice organization in the U.S. was the NAACP, founded in 1909 during the height of Jim Crow laws. 🏛️✊🏾 It was established to fight racial injustice, protect civil rights, and advocate for equal opportunities—a fight that continues today! (naacp.org)
🔹 Studies show that countries with strong social justice policies experience higher economic growth, lower crime rates, and stronger communities! 🌍📈 (un.org)
🔹 Grassroots movements have always driven social change, from the Civil Rights Movement ✊🏾 to today’s activism for racial equity and reparations! 🏛️💡

🏆 How You Can Take Action Today:

✅ Support Black-Led Social Justice Organizations – These groups fight for racial equity, policy reform, and human rights. Check out our SBC Online Directory to find an organization to support! 🤝🏾 (supportblackcharities.org/directory)
✅ Educate & Share – Learn about systemic inequalities, raise awareness, and advocate for change! 📢📚
✅ Engage on Social Media – Like, comment, and amplify Black-led justice organizations to help spread their message! 💬🔗
✅ Take Action – Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or signing petitions, every small step counts! 📝🙌🏾

Source: https://canwach.ca/event/world-day-of-social-justice/2022-02-20/

Please consider supporting these organizations assisting our community :

Enable the Disable Action: Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

Black Legal Action Centre: Ontario, Canada

I Grow Chicago: Illinois, USA

Community Renewal Society – USA

Sister Reach – Tennesse USA

Rest Centres – Restoration and Empowerment for Social Transition Centres – Ontario, Canada

Ubuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta – Alberta, Canada

The Next Gen Come Up: USA

Equiticity: Illinois, USA

Beauty Marks For Girls  –  South Carolina, USA

Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute – Minnesota, USA