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🌱 Through our residencies, fellowships, and public programs, The LP continuously uplifts our community's legacies while breathing life into an equitable future led by Black, Indigenous, POC artists and neighbors. Today, we recall Toni Morrison's brilliant essay titled "The Future of Time: Literature and Diminished Expectations". As part of her book titled The Source of Self-Regard, this essay asks us to reimagine ourselves as authors of time. Morrison creates space for us to consider a world that holds our collective past and the complexities of our present and creates space for a radical liberatory future: “Perhaps it is the reality of a future as durable and far-reaching as the past, a future that will be shaped by those who have been pressed to the margins, by those who have been dismissed as irrelevant surplus, by those who have been cloaked with the demon's cape..” pg. 126 ✨ Think & Reflect: How might we stray away from colonial representations of the past, and instead honor our ancestors, live into the present, and dream of a better future? Click the link below to visit to learn more about The LP programs our Read, Rest & Reflect picks inspire! https://lnkd.in/enpYWqZq [Image Description: Slide 1 - Hand holding book displaying book cover in front of LP bookshelves]

Check out my latest article in Diverse: Issues In Higher Education.

Winston Churchill’s 1946 speech is supposed to have given rise to the “special relationship” between the UK and the USA, but in reality, it existed long before. Not least because many of the earliest settlers in the USA came from the British Isles. The language, culture and the names of the cities reflected these roots. More than two dozen places in the USA are known as Manchester. In a recent publication, “Americans in Manchester: Walking Tour”, Dr Andrew Fearnley from the Dept. of English & American Studies at The University of Manchester explores these early connections and reveals that the connections extended beyond business, commerce and trade. The prominent Americans who visited Manchester between the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries reflect Manchester’s role in abolishing slavery, supporting the Union side during the American Civil War, and hosting visits from civil rights activists such as Paul Robeson, Malcolm X and W.E.B Du Bois. In tomorrow’s programme, 9th July 2024, Dr Fearnley will be coming into the studio for a live discussion on the numerous high-profile visitors, including two former presidents, Ulysses S Grant (1877) and Woodrow Wilson (1918), Why Manchester has a statue of Abraham Lincoln in the city centre and a why writers, artist, campaigners, some former slaves championed the cause of emancipation during public speeches at the Free trade hall, Town Hall and the Manchester Atheneum. Benjamin Franklin, a statesman who also flew kites to experiment with electricity, visited Manchester and Leeds in 1771 to meet with Joseph Priestley. Why did they come? Why did they choose Manchester, and what was the impact of their interactions with the people of Manchester? Join us tomorrow - live from 13:00 on ALLFM 96.9 or online at alfm.org

Grand Rising Truth Seekers, The War has begun against DEI, where do you stand? Join us to continue build an Inclusive workplace despite the distraction. But first, we must acknowledge our past. Hurry, register now, here's the link below. We must restore the Truth! #changethenarrative #knowthyself #education https://lnkd.in/eBNHVvpU

Today as we celebrate Juneteenth, let's use this day to reflect, educate ourselves, and reaffirm our commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable future. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth: https://s.si.edu/3VNeXsf

Let the spirit of CarmelFest stay with you all year, honoring the intent behind our independence. Read this week's Civility Column in The Current here: https://bit.ly/4bI6j3i

Harvest Insights is closed today for Juneteenth, but I feel like not everyone knows the significance of what we celebrate today. This is a brief summary from the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian.

Political and cultural divisions in America today pose great challenges to the history field. While research shows that there is broad public support for a full and honest portrayal of American history, there are also basic disagreements that persist.   How can our field navigate disputes about the past, build on areas of consensus, and make the most of the transformative potential of the coming U.S. 250th anniversary?   This virtual summit from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), held over the course of two half-days, will explore recent research, emerging strategies, and case studies to help history practitioners work more effectively in today’s fractious discourse. ASSLH will also consider the needs of history doers working in this difficult environment and our field’s role in identifying common ground and connecting past and present. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ex7CFGMZ

Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our past and present and look toward a better future. Let's embrace the emotional complexity of this important holiday and celebrate the landmark moment in our history. Check out Fast Company 's article to learn more. #Juneteenth2023 #EmbracingHistory #CelebrateComplexity

#upsc #englishvocabulary #motivationalquotes #ThomasJefferson #Nelson Mandela A) Quotes- 📌 *There is no act, however virtuous, for which ingenuity may not find some bad motive.- Thomas Jefferson* 📌.*The only way that we can live is if we grow. The only way we can grow is if we change. The only way we can change is if we learn. The only way we can learn is if we are exposed. And the only way that we are exposed is if we throw ourselves into the open.— C. Joybell* 📌 *Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.- Nelson Mandela* 📌B)20 words/phrases a day… Match the meanings- 1. worlds apart 2. tar baby 3. state of the art 4. spot on 5. sit on the fence 6. worm’s eye view 7. stumbling block 8. red carpet 9. stink to high heaven 10. take the floor Meanings- a. chief obstacle b. opinion from an inferior position c. give special treatment d. strong unpleasant smell e. different people f. rise to make a speech g. avoid taking sides h. sticky situation i. exactly right j. most advanced Answers- 1 e 2 h 3 j 4 I 5 g 6 b 7 a 8 c 9 d 10 f 📌Match the meaning..Second set.. 1. ersatz 2. poignant 3. queer 4. gadfly 5. revere 6. ulterior 7. nexus 8. undulate 9. fulsome 10. atrophy Meanings- a. odd b. respect c. hidden d. connection e. wither f. made or used as a substitute g. touching h. profuse i. annoying person j. rise and fall Answers- 1 f 2 g 3 a 4 i 5 b 6 c 7 d 8 j 9 h 10 e 📌 C) Reading material- https://lnkd.in/dmNMbbTK 📌 https://lnkd.in/ddmgjq4Y