[OMS_MANAGERS] FW: How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth

Fri Jun 17 15:29:51 PDT 2022

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On Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 3:25 PM Lise Grato <director at albanydowntown.com>
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> *From:* Corvallis Chamber of Commerce <info at chambercoalition.ccsend.com> *On
> Behalf Of *Corvallis Chamber of Commerce
> *Sent:* Friday, June 17, 2022 3:13 PM
> *To:* Lise Grato <director at albanydowntown.com>
> *Subject:* How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
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> June 19th
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> How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
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> *to read the original article, and for credit, and links, click the image
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> This year, many U.S. organizations are formally acknowledging Juneteenth,
> or June 19, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when the last group of
> enslaved Black Americans were freed by Union troops. When celebrating, the
> authors recommend taking four steps to make it a diversity, equity, and
> inclusion-enhancing experience for your organization. Make it personal by
> engaging in frank team discussions about what you do and do not know about
> the Black experience. Expand the message by linking the holiday to broader
> DEI goals. Enhance the meaning by encouraging employees to engage with
> Black history. Finally, honor intersectionality by taking into account the
> multiple identities that most people encompass and emphasizing that
> extending empathy to certain marginalized groups helps create more
> inclusion for everyone.
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> Juneteenth is not just Black history, it is American history. Over the
> past year, in the wake of countrywide Black Lives Matter protests, many
> U.S. organizations have taken to acknowledging Juneteenth, or June 19, the
> anniversary of the day in 1865 when the last group of enslaved Black
> Americans were freed by Union troops. Some have offered a paid company
> holiday for all employees; others, an extra floating holiday to use on
> Juneteenth or another day, an event to celebrate Juneteenth with Black ERG
> groups, or learning sessions for all staff.
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> For DEI scholars and practitioners, it’s heartening to see this
> recognition and high energy around a historic moment previously only
> recognized by those in the minority. However, many Black and other POC
> employees are rightfully asking, why now? We believe companies can approach
> Juneteenth in a way that significantly enhances their diversity, equity,
> and inclusion work. This anniversary is a tangible opportunity to amplify
> understanding of the unique experience of Black Americans and serve as a
> catalyst for conversations about intersectionality.
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> History of Juneteenth
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> First, let’s clarify the *history*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGotolIkNzSvpP-UgVeBVMnjNwYq6oU4GjwJxSke-zgjysv-zlhH_RyXpDabvhDHvl0nZ7T-gph6aICg_XyDi7-ksdNTfI0H9X3UH9BhQ1B-eH2h1PFbVlByA==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>.
> Although President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ending
> slavery in the Confederacy in 1863, many southerners sought to evade the
> executive order by moving enslaved people to Texas, the most Western of the
> slaveholding states. However, Union troops pursued them, arriving in
> Galveston in the summer of 1865 and finally freeing more than 250,000 Black
> Americans. Enslaved people were then formally emancipated and slavery
> officially abolished by the 13th Amendment in December 1865.
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> Juneteenth, also known as “Jubilee Day”, is sometimes referred to as
> America’s actual Independence Day, since July 4, 1776 symbolizes liberty
> and justice for only some Americans, not all. This sentiment is deftly
> captured in Frederick Douglass’ *1852 speech “The Meaning of July Fourth
> for the Negro,”*
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> which he wrote, “This Fourth July is yours, not mine. You may rejoice, I
> must mourn.”
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> Of course, the fight for equity and justice for Black Americans continues
> to wage on even today. And that’s why it’s so important that organizations
> have begun to recognize June 19 as another pivotal date in U.S. history.
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> In June of 2021, Congress passed legislation to establish *Juneteenth
> National Independence Day*
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> a U.S. federal holiday, and every state but South Dakota recognizes it as a
> state or ceremonial holiday. In our recent U.S. workforce survey, just 41%
> of American workers knew about Juneteenth prior to 2020; the racial
> reckoning of last year pushed that percentage to 71% as of May 2021. For
> Black Americans, the shift was from 67% to 93%. (Awareness of the *destruction
> of Black Wall Street during the 1921 Tulsa Massacre*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGosS9w8ECw5l350VQnRWWC9VsrwNTeML5PFvNxMgwWwgLxleeiDSOidwkClY6Q7AKODBKuC9ILLsrLmDHIrYarr1jbwM1UtHXpPrqzD3JxAMXMJUSDjH61tx4kMWDthS8m0HMxsVaoVGYi7htW5Ds1Fp0GD78-JxeTxgrZ4874X_Uz6AgG-3jVDA==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> has
> also increased dramatically since its 100th anniversary this past May.)
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> Make no mistake, this is progress. For two centuries, our educational
> systems greatly neglected the Black American experience. A *2015 study*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoPIoUO9UU9RgsHzYMMSZm0WPyEcUrmZHah-ygkOE7rKFNnJhDoGfZcsCz3NHVxHUfPIpd84_juQ-KxDFAhkSBshndmiaHaK66P3K3CI8sk0booomdCeMqgwPoJLv8Etc4Jw6LvUA7xFzndegMSx4eAA==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> by
> the National Museum of African American History and Culture and Oberg
> Research revealed that U.S. history teachers spend only 8 to 9% of lesson
> time on Black history, and *research suggests*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoKZPeT9zCiCJ1_WilWkwruwQl1NjLmvGc5Tg7_a0eqVRbf_FbjA5wofdnzTqu_jhkvR56GISfNblOj5ajJmqdaUDPGVPfZ9YSTIfvA-Hgx8w6DhDRnjmz3R9weH8aWPG4hBBuraVBbVjJspdjrlalkPpqnGRKWrOr49xlE_6jnE8=&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> that
> what is taught centers on the trauma of slavery, the struggles of the Civil
> Rights movement, and mass incarceration, instead of more positive features
> like the Harlem Renaissance, the Great Migration, and the myriad
> achievements and contributions of the Black community. As Black women
> raised in North Carolina and Alabama respectively, we both grew up hearing
> about Juneteenth from our family and social circles, but it was never
> mentioned in our classes nor celebrated as a holiday. While many school
> districts are working to present a more accurate, representative, and
> robust account of U.S. history now – recognizing June 19 and the Tulsa Race
> Massacre, as well as acknowledging systemic racism — their efforts are
> often met with resistance, as evidenced by recent heated debates over the
> teaching of *critical race theory (CRT)*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGo754JswycugX1R2YXf1165MLLcQ7WJ1ogDBsGSWsFDaJViPoFlrsB2UWiN34-zAyuzVob6LxkSRA4gCwDMf4uppYtcep7_Cp36gNqr9Cva1eHfmx1ZSkKOGk0Aov7_6LRyMGouV-vi59Lg8zOvAyeTsKkxWsLU9u7_pW95rP7IfhiPUQQcNmzmnjnuMbMk7soSucOkiMfgJrTcSBsdmFV4l_FXqewFFsmjzC66SyQ_3LBifaNkAuzos1WLz8kKK7lxj7HDoUczTQ=&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>
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> That’s why it’s so important for employers to acknowledge and honor
> Juneteenth and other cultural holidays celebrated by those not in the
> majority.
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> Organizational Opportunity
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> When celebrating Juneteenth this year and going forward, we recommend
> taking four steps to make it a DEI-enhancing experience for your
> organization.
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> 1. Make it personal.
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> Many of us have spent the last year hearing advice on how to educate
> yourself about DEI topics such as racial injustice in the workplace. While
> this is a foundational step that everyone should take, it’s time to move
> beyond general awareness to personal action. Leaders should reflect and
> share how their personal and family histories, experiences, values, and
> identities connect to these events.
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> For example, if you are just understanding the importance of Juneteenth,
> take it as an opportunity to be vulnerable and share what you’ve learned
> with your group. Then go a step further by inviting conversation with your
> teams. You might be surprised how much employees engage, either relieved
> they aren’t the only ones who hadn’t previously recognized the holiday or
> eager to share the knowledge they do have.
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> 2. Expand the message.
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> Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom, but also one of
> opportunity, equity and access. That must not be lost. According to Coqual
> (formerly the Center for Talent Innovation), Black professionals occupy *just
> 3.2% of senior leadership roles*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGo2Ymxc891wLzx7AD75U8mNEyWjCXJ5gBarDOk_57TXZ0Km6sa6l63pImXyBhWpiahrsaoDURnX1Fz8rFmEkPxiaof9qYpx8g7YSk6BVuwdeaeoxZSnuj7zuJgz-T8M8nmd-zJSS1FdXs8spAaXur7PLX7rLXkHskP&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> at
> large U.S. companies and just 0.8% of all Fortune 500 CEO positions.
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> June 19 events also present an opportunity for companies to reckon and
> wrestle with their own DEI goals with an eye to access and advancement for
> professionals of color. It’s a time to think harder about supporting and
> recruiting through historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),
> tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and Hispanic-serving institutions
> (HSIs) as well as racial identity-based *professional organizations*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoOjWEuvntadMRYkY0mo69_nUzZtxRv47p4iNspY3gnlrPlUsE0_WKxnCBk0EjoyjyS3sVxp1C0DjlCWa0Now-EhVDpylEAmlfYZuSqg12lkGGjEPRAvRNDnqagUvy5YcgW9YF1QHiHielss3LLAANMYj547CRYMRoupI71zCu-1wAWsktJV5Rwg==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>.
> It’s also a time for current (probably white) leadership to examine how
> they can become more active allies and accomplices for colleagues of color.
> And it’s a time to not only “talk the talk, but walk the walk” by funding
> resources and initiatives that expand promotion and leadership
> opportunities for Black and brown employees.
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> 3. Enhance the meaning.
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> While acknowledging Juneteenth as a paid company holiday is certainly a
> step in the right direction, it is not enough. Much like Martin Luther
> King’s Day of Service, Juneteenth should be honored as a “day on, not a day
> off.”
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> To make Juneteenth and other cultural holidays meaningful in the
> workplace, we challenge organizations and employees to utilize this time
> off to advance their knowledge and deepen their awareness. Companies might
> suggest or sponsor visits to one of the more than *160
> Black/African-American museums, sites and cultural centers*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGo44HcSsc8gdaMQ8KgaUousMRJzjn8CvwZU1MQWD_53rjEOJF3tojk7WpbUUzIPvmqIhFfnvWExjsfj5m8_-IXyvYgG5BQjq-tEsK2Y5Ut9O55O1k75fPFsepCGpr_n4GGCHPtuKbi4Qh4sUmZKt03OQ==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> across
> the nation, distribute *critical texts*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGofkMTjDii8z3JLClwExpzc_ag7_YZT0C-sk9DPdmBC44rqyl8TKQqlzqbXxTRYuxFLTHUs6BBokU_obC2wCSAngUDG4nFsslUJR34dyWuoOG_6Rc2OfijiLytNWf6UGaiBj80rh9NQnHeKlp1XTczZX5f-VLsXSIij-9pUkbQr7SC2OdLqlHM7Q==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> that
> detail the United States’ legacy of systemic racism and oppression, or
> encourage participation in local *Juneteenth celebrations*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGo197kdE1lG_p0g50wZm5EABZYml45-6p8GSgAEz9E0P9XjTQZjnSX2PzXfVhrBT0zeLBX7QYr4q3Co8W8cvjAx_bJTxUu0iDPib-ZFfDbJi-ef2-NRmArekebQLpYyG0cJJPtOfZnhMKWBxzw1rHTh0wzuiK5WiMR&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> and
> patronage of *Black businesses*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoFXLOO8dUfaR0V2M4e5QjbXbbCWKXdXPBOPUwmdUgSR1-IyRjWVa5VeoOGIfeGU2aDF_sTtPFulA3MNNJKf1hAm2pm-QRDFQAI7IjMmWF_WEgHTszNinbTHy5wdY260L4_LHgJGiBZnDnWoaX5WWDm-07Xq8baoTUgWm1vp8uZ18JsRbB5nf_pA==&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==> in
> your cities/communities. Companies’ shift from passive to active
> commemoration of Juneteenth and other cultural holidays signals purpose and
> relevance rather than hollow recognition.
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> 4. Honor intersectionality.
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> When you highlight the holidays of one group, others can feel left out:
> “There’s no month/day for my identity group so I don’t get a chance to be
> celebrated.”
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> Resist the urge to downplay the experience of one group because others
> have experienced different injustices. Instead, encourage using the power
> of empathy to acknowledge what this marginalized particular group –
> enslaved Black Americans – went through, what their liberation meant for
> the country, and what that kind of progress means for us all.
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> There is room for everyone at the DEI table, and when we advocate for
> change, it inherently raises all the boats creating a more inclusive
> environment for all. At the same time, we should recognize that people have
> multiple identities, not just based on race and gender but also sexual
> orientation and even backgrounds and interests, such as being a veteran,
> immigrant, artist, or fitness enthusiast. For example, June is also Pride
> month in the U.S. which is the celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. Any
> DEI event should celebrate the fact that we all bring many different
> perspectives to our workplaces. Be thoughtful about celebrating Juneteenth
> (or Pride or any other day relevant to a non-majority group) in a way that
> allows people to still feel like they can be their authentic and complex
> selves.
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> Because many employees can become frustrated by one-off or “token” DEI
> celebrations, we also, of course, encourage companies and teams to follow
> all the advice above year-round, not just on certain days. The work of DEI
> never stops. But the more we recognize holidays like Juneteenth as unifying
> opportunities, the further we can travel on this necessary journey.
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> About the authors
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> *Ella F. Washington*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoeugoCtXy6FGS__Ve-ccLsVujH5Th6Z8SWAzEbvn3OrDfW-4waJcyWi5eyd5AykIUyJnmb0e_YeTrrzxA_JTCIX474Snynf7hYJoUHzif694W9htcHWqySLYaZPw7e7LnGPeDci-i09urMT2LQemjlmOPVgxHWRYs&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>,
> PhD is a professor of practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School
> of Business and the founder of *Ellavate Solutions*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGolZaZiCVLGZrg12rBXaZNkU5LwaMXCxKg6nNLu6ePA9Bd1xihWD5sAam0uhe8708SjB8IPjwGnW2DtTJTN1kgiLizaSrw5736&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>,
> which provides diversity and inclusion strategy and training for
> organizations. Ella is the author of *The Necessary Journey: Making Real
> Progress on Equity and Inclusion*
> <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001SKSbsw0J4CZ531d96azlmBkfs3hViw57NUnwdRrj1Y1CQYjFgLb0WL1IS4AhKyGoYGBp2aqzUoLS0IE3OZwmGWxt4ETs-8Jk3PAl1Dot7KxFkdW9EWvc70cutsCUnMqJmcDdTBJUCRlzINZGw8jEVQsnC7X-REvt&c=gy4Lgg9b0Fxyq2vBBx23uhFsQojJM6___igjrTXYXQT23FPYUm7J0w==&ch=sS8TL_arNEqdJrOs6sK_kZ0_mJp5BrhOuBOjwnJXRz9-hsXCz1Frow==>.
> She can be reached at *info at ellavatesolutions.com*
> <info at ellavatesolutions.com>.
>
> *Jasmine Sanders*
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> a sociology PhD student at the University of California, Berkeley where she
> explores organizations, culture, and inequality. She has a master’s degree
> in sociology and education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and
> a BA in English from Spelman College.
>
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