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Founded and led by a Black woman, our work is guided by her vision for interrupting systems of injustice. Our focus is determined by the concerns of the people we organize with in Michigan. emergentjustice.org emergentjustice.org/link-in-bio
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 16h
Some of the resulting reforms have been rolled back. Some on the state and local levels remain. This reminds us that the struggle has never been a straight line. Still, We Rise.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 16h
Today, October 14th, we remember George Floyd on what should have been his 52nd birthday.

His murder in 2020 by white police officer Derek Chauvin sparked a summer of protests calling for justice and police reform.

#GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter
The image is a memorial graphic for George Floyd, with the title "REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD" in red text at the top. The background of the graphic is dark gray. The image of George Floyd, a Black man, is located on the center left. He is wearing a blue and white striped hoodie. Next to him in the center right of the image is a black fist with a white outline is punching upwards. It is surrounded by red, orange and yellow flames. At the base of the fist is a red banner with the text "Born October 14, 1973" in black font. The bottom right of the image has the Emergent Justice logo – a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 20h
On October 14, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was awakened by a phone call from his wife telling him he had won Nobel Peace Prize. At the time he was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize (age 35) and only the second Black person to win the award.

#NobelPeacePrize #MLK
The image is a graphic commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize on October 14, 1964. The background is navy with a cream banner at the bottom. In the Upper right corner is the logo for Emergent Justice, a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple. Center Right: Two round, gold-colored replicas of the Nobel Peace Prize are displayed, indicating the prestigious award won by Dr. King. Center: A vintage newspaper clipping features a black-and-white photo of Dr. King, receiving the call. The front page header proclaims, "Martin Luther King Wins The Nobel Prize For Peace." Below that are two lines of text “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize”. Inside the cream banner at the bottom of the image is the date “October 14, 1964”. On each side of the date are stylized doves in navy.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 1d
Today we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day by sharing this collection of art and conversations by Black-Indigenous women artists -- Ancestors Know Who We Are.

americanindian.si.edu/ancestors-kn...

#IndigenousPeoplesDay
Black background. Top center are the words "HONORING INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY” I gold font. Right center is a colorful illustration with four individuals, two of whom are wearing black, who represent the land and the Indigenous people. Left Center are the words “ANCESTORS KNOW WHO WE ARE." Below that the names of the artists included in this collection from the National Museum of the American Indian. Below that is the text "Black-Indigenous women artists address race, gender, multiracial identity, and intergenerational knowledge." The bottom right has a QR Code . The bottom left is the logo for Emergent Justice, a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, orange and purple.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 2d
These books are not banned in every school or city library. But they are banned in far too many across the country.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 2d
As Mental Illness Awareness Week & Banned Book Week come to an end, we are sharing some of the banned books with Mental Health themes such as learning to deal with emotions, coming to terms with one's sexual orientation and/or gender identity, anxiety, and impacts of injustice.

#MIAW #bannedbooks
Taupe background with 2 rows of book covers, four in each row. In the center of the image are the words "Banned Books with Mental Health Themes". To the far right of the words is the logo for Emergent Justice which is a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, purple and orange. The titles of the books are: 10 Things I Can See From Here, A World Worth Saving, Impulse, Anger is a Gift, A Place Inside of Me, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Speak, Looking for Alaska Taupe background with 2 rows of book covers, four in each row. In the center of the image are the words "Banned Books with Mental Health Themes". To the far right of the words is the logo for Emergent Justice which is a white butterfly on a background of black, blue, purple and orange. The titles of the books are: The Passing Playbook, Friends Forever, Girl in Pieces, All Because You Matter, Lighter Than My Shadow, The Hate You Give, All Boys Aren't Blue, The Bluest Eye
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 5d
Join the Sankofa Scholarship Collective for their culminating event on October 28. This celebration of collective power will bring together those concerned about reshaping education for Black children and all students.

More information and RSVP at:
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Sankofa Student Policy Summit
Join the Sankofa Scholarship Collective for our culminating event on October 28. This gathering will bring together principals, educators, families, students, and community leaders to celebrate the po...
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 6d
🧵 continued
We're building a network of Peer-to-Peer Teams to address these challenges. Find out more about the teams here: my.linkpod.site/msnpp

If you'd like to get involved, drop a comment and we'll circle back to you with a registration link in the coming days.
Empowering Michigan's Youth: The Peer Support Revolution
Join the Michigan Student Network for Pipeline Prevention: Empowering youth to support each other, stay in school, and fight against systemic barriers.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 6d
It is important to recognize that mental health symptoms can show up at school in ways that are often misinterpreted as bad behavior. This contributes to absenteeism and the school to prison pipeline. 🧵 #MIAW

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Mental Health Awareness Week Youth 2025 #miaw
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 8d
Research shows reading is great for mental health and reading books that reflect a person's lived experience matter.
Unfortunately, authors regularly face banning. These are just a FEW of the titles by Black authors on the Banned List.

#MIAW #BannedBooksWeek

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Black Authors on Banned Book Lists
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 9d
1st Facts of the Week:
- More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults (23.4%) experience mental illness each year.
- More than 1 in 7 U.S. youth ages 6-17 (16.5%) experience a mental health condition each year.
- Research shows that regular reading can lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 9d
Knowledge, Community and Mental Health are all important for our liberation. This week we'll be sharing posts about all three as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week and Banned Books Week 2025. 🧵

#MIAW #BannedBooksWeek #CensorshipIsSo1984
The background is a gradient of yellow to orange, with three main sections: **Left Section:** * A photo of four people high-fiving each other * The NAMI logo (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in the top-left corner * A dark blue rectangle with white text that reads "BUILDING COMMUNITY Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 5 - Oct. 11, 2025" **Middle Section:** * A book cover titled "Banned Books Week" with a rainbow-colored title * A black banner with white text that reads "CENSORSHIP IS SO 1984 READ FOR YOUR RIGHTS" * A small logo that says "ALA.ORG/BROOKS" and "American Libraries Association" **Bottom Section:** * A statement in gray text that reads "Knowledge, Community and Mental Health are all important for our liberation" Next to that is the logo for Emergent Justice.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 20d
Contact your School Administrator to find out which form you need to complete. Want more information?

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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 20d
Are you in Michigan? Help your school get the additional resources they need. Complete a Michigan School Meal Form TODAY. These forms are about more than just school meals. They help determine additional funding for classrooms, teachers and more! Follow this thread for the website.
A graphic displays the "School Meals" logo, which includes images of food items like a sandwich, banana, and apple. Below this graphic, the text "Did You Know?" is prominently displayed in a large, bold font. The text beneath this headline explains that School Meal Forms are about more than just school meals. They are used to determine additional benefits for classrooms, teachers, children, and guidance/college counselors. The text then provides two options for completing the forms: "Education and Nutrition Benefits Application" and "Education Benefits Form (formerly the Household Information Report)". Finally, the text advises contacting the school administrator to determine the appropriate form.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · 28d
It's National Voter Registration Day! The online chatter may be about the 2026 mid-terms but there's important local elections happening before then. On November 4th many cities will hold elections for Mayor and City Council. Are you registered? mi.gov/vote
A stylized city map in shades of teal, green, and pastel colors forms the background. Overlaid on the map is text that reads: "It's NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY" in large, bold, uppercase letters. Smaller text below asks, "are YOU ready to vote in your city/county Local Elections?". Below this, bullet points list actions to take, including: "Register for the 1st time", "Update your info if you've moved or changed your name", and "Double check voter information to make sure it's right". A small, circular calendar icon in a dark-purple border displays "NOVEMBER 04" prominently. A lower-right corner graphic features a purple logo with a butterfly silhouette and the words "emergent JUSTICE". A web address, "mi.gov/vote", is presented prominently in a dark button-like style at the bottom.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Sep 6
The lineage of Black women in tennis goes back further than you might know.
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Khalilah L. Liptrot @khalilahliptrot.bsky.social · Sep 5
Before Naomi. Before Serena. Before Althea. A champion won everything—on courts she was never allowed to enter.
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Watching Naomi Osaka stride into Arthur Ashe Stadium for last night’s semifinal reminded me of a champion who was never allowed to play there. In 1917, Lucy Diggs Slowe won the first American Tennis ...
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Aug 25
Young people matter and we will continue to fight for those that are too often ignored or seen as not worth investment.

#blackyouth #BlackYouthMatter #schooltoprisonpipeline
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Aug 25
Emergent Justice isn't giving up on disenfranchised youth.

That's why we are a founding member of the Michigan Student Network for Pipeline Prevention AND why we're building a network of Peer 2 Peer Teams of young people that support each other to stay in school, stay out of trouble and on track.
Five young Black teens are grouped together outdoors, likely in a park or schoolyard. They are smiling and appear to be engaged in conversation. A light orange box/text overlay is positioned in the lower-center portion of the image. The text in the box explains a "Peer 2 Peer" program, emphasizing the support network among young people where young people help other young people stay in school, avoid trouble, and succeed. The logo for Emergent Justice and "MSNPP" are also visible in smaller text at the bottom right of the image. A question, "WHAT DOES THE PEER 2 PEER TEAM DO?", is posed in a light beige colored box centered at the top of a graphic. Below the question are five light-colored rectangular buttons, each containing a different answer choice. The buttons are in various pastel colors. From top to bottom the options are: Mentoring and Listening, Conflict resolution, Skill-building Workshops, Support for Teachers, and Community. In the bottom right corner of the graphic, a small logo is present, which has a butterfly image with the words "Emergent JUSTICE" in the graphic, and below that is the text "MSNPP". Two Black teens are seated in what appears to be a conference room or similar setting. The person on the left, partially visible, is wearing a mustard-yellow colored sweater. Three young Black teens, two male and one female, are seated together, smiling. They appear to be involved in a collaborative effort, possibly discussing something on a laptop or in conversation. Overlaid on the image are several rectangular buttons, in pastel colors, that highlight reasons why a "peer to peer" team approach is beneficial. The buttons read: "WHY THE PEER 2 PEER TEAM WORKS," "Students Trust Peers," "Real-World Solutions from Peers," "Builds Community," and "Research Proven Results". A logo with a butterfly image and the words "MSNPP" and "Emergent JUSTICE" appears in the lower right corner.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Aug 22
61 years ago today Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer one of the most courageous activists of the Civil Rights Movement posed the question that echoes today with every migrant round-up by masked officers, as federal troops converge on D.C.,as institutions are threatened:

“IS THIS AMERICA?”

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Fannie Lou Hamer's Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Speech
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jul 9
On this date in 1868 the 14th Amendment to was ratified.

Lately parts of the amendment have been in the news. We thought it would be a good time to take a look at what is says and the Individual Rights it gives.

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#civilrights #historymatters
The 14th Amendment:  Then and Now
On this date in 1868 the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified (made official). It is often referred to as one of the Reconstruction Amendments because it was created as a response t…
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jun 26
A reminder that Reproductive Justice is about more than abortion.
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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · Jun 26
A new quilt commemorating survivors of forced sterilization in California prisons exposes a long, ongoing history of reproductive and medical violence against incarcerated and marginalized women.
Quilt Honors Survivors of Forced Sterilization in California Prisons: 'Together We Rise'
A new quilt commemorating survivors of forced sterilization in California prisons exposes a long, ongoing history of reproductive and medical violence against incarcerated and marginalized women.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jun 20
Today is #WorldRefugeeDay, an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the world. This year's theme, "Solidarity with Refugees," felt like the perfect time to share this recent op-ed from Stacey Patton.

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Dear Black Folks: The Protests Against ICE Are Absolutely Our Fight Too [Op-Ed]
What ICE is doing to migrants isn’t just an immigration issue. It’s white supremacist violence at its core. It’s separating families. It’s state violence.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jun 19
Happy Juneteenth!! We celebrate our freedom and resilience as we recognize the fight is not over.

We honor our history with a special shoutout to Ms. Opal Lee, who fought for a decade to make this day a national holiday.
#Juneteenth #blackhistory
A graphic design celebrating Juneteenth, Freedom Day. The background is a light beige/cream color. A large title, "JUNETEENTH!", is presented in bold, capital letters in a dark, bold font. Below this, "FREEDOM DAY" is displayed in a slightly smaller, bold font.  Above the text, a short message reads: "Today we honor freedom, celebrate resilience, and stand ten toes down in the continued work toward equality, justice and freedom for all people." Two stylized portraits of Black people are featured in the graphic. One person is a woman, seated in a portrait pose and wearing a purple/grey dress, looking directly at the viewer. The other person is a man, in a profile view, facing upwards and slightly to the right, with Rastafarian dreadlocks and a colorful pattern on his clothes. Both people's faces and hairstyles are in a bold, artistic style. A colorful fireworks graphic is positioned above and slightly behind the two figures. A rainbow pattern stretches across the bottom, with the colors red, orange, yellow, green and blue.  A small design with a butterfly and the words "Emergent JUSTICE" in a sans-serif typeface is placed in the bottom left corner.
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jun 13
Miranda Rights turn 66 today. So, we're celebrating the Right (and need) to Remain Silent -- especially when you are innocent.

Want to know more about the history of Miranda? Check out our blog at: my.linkpod.site/mm7

And remember, ask for an attorney and then STFU.
#knowyourrights
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Emergent Justice @emergentjustice.org · Jun 11
This is why we keep saying to fact check what you read and watch.

Gifted article, so you can read without a subscription.

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Amid LA Protests, Conspiracy Theories and Fake Images Spread Online (Gift Article)
Disinformation spreading on social media platforms has stoked an already tense situation.
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