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Celebrating Black Life History Culture

"Black history is made every day, and we all should remember that year-round." - NAACP

Here are some articles and resources to learn more:

February 2022:  Commentary from Dr. Karthik Sivashanker (JRI consultant) and colleague, Cheri Couillard, on changing the health care narrative on "resilience" to recognize and address historically disparate access/opportunity for marginalized communities:  Nature:  https://rdcu.be/cHfUm

https://diversityatworkplace.com/radical-thinking/  Some updated resources to read and watch from Diversity @ Workplace. 

PBS: 13 Children's Books with Strong Black Characters and Teaching Your Child About Black History

Huffpost: PROTECT BLACK WOMEN ISN'T just a SLOGAN. It requires real work. and Emmett Till's Chicago House Gets Landmark Status

Check out Racial Justice Resources for Family Support Professionals:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/racial-justice-resource-compendiums-for-family-support-professionals

We have not been waiting for change--we have been working for it.

 

Upcoming Rallies and Events

Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests  Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests

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Rachel has been a part of the JRI team since January, 2000. For over 20 years, Rachel has been working in the field of human services assisting families with accessing and navigating services. Rachel received her Bachelors degree in psychology and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University. She was promoted in July 2005 to Family Networks Program Director where she closely worked with the Department of Children Families for 10 years ensuring that children and families received the highest quality of individualized services ranging from community based through residential care. Rachel is very dedicated to helping the individuals she works with and is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Rachel’s passion for creative service programming inspires her in her role as JRI Service Navigator.