Ruth Naomi Floyd on LinkedIn: “The Civil Rights Movement also reaffirmed me as a singer. It taught me… (2024)

How do we, as professionals, view people who are different than us, in this case, someone with a mental illness, yet someone with extraordinary talent, heart, bravery, and honesty? The legal profession is not so different than the music industry. By passing on gifted people who are different than the able-bodied, white male between the ages of 25-40, the preferred group of lawyers hired, you also pass up gifted attorneys and staff because they don’t fit that norm. For example, what does your firm, agency, or government entity do to intentionally recruit Black applicants or those with disabilities for any position, not only attorneys? And, once hired, how do you show support and nurture the growth of that employee to make sure they feel heard and supported? Otherwise, talented Black attorneys and those with disabilities, who you do manage to recruit, will leave after less than 2-5 years.

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Native American musicians, poets, and visual artists who have negotiated their identities as they carved out their creative paths are at the center of this lesson. Learn how different spaces can shape the way that identity is expressed and why one's identity is something that should be celebrated and embraced. #IndigenousPeoplesDay https://buff.ly/3RRjzMH

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Here's Simon Knighton talking about how Nonclassical supported his compositional journey. We only have 4 days left to reach our target to support 4 more composers on their journey. Please take a look at our Big Give #christmaschallenge page, give what you can and help us to make this a reality for our 4 new composers. The clock is ticking!https://lnkd.in/ev-7pQj7

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Tied to #bhm, for Genius, I wrote about the nuanced and sometimes complicated ways that Black leaders are lyrically referenced.#blackhistory #lyrics #hiphop #rap #folk #music #musicjournalism #dataanalytics #culture #blackwriters #writersoflinkedin

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Test your knowledge of 50 years of hip-hop history with this ultimatequiz

4,631 views Sep 15, 2021 #freedom #blacklivesmatter #malcolmxMalcolm x Addresses the public after the March on Washington (1963) While he was still apart of the Nation of IslamMalcolm X explains his point of view on the black civil rights movement and what he thinks the black culture should do to overcome the struggles of living during the black civil rights movement and what we could do as a whole to better our quality of life. explained by Malcolm X in this video #malcolmx #truthbtold #civilrights #blacklivesmatter #freedom #marchonwashington #highlights #speech #blogging #blogger

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Happy Passover to those who celebrate. If you want to learn more about the significance of Passover to Jewish people, here is a helpful overview from CNN:https://lnkd.in/g3mbWW6UChag Sameach!

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A viral video featuring a predominantly Asian fraternity dancing to "Kiss Me More" by Doja Cat and SZA has ignited a discussion on cultural appropriation. The video, with over 20M views, has sparked claims of disrespect toward Black culture and Black Greek organizations. Some comments highlight that "stepping" is a significant part of African culture, later adopted by the Divine Nine, a group of Black fraternities and sororities under the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. The critics suggest that the fraternity in the video is treating this culturally rooted practice as a mere dance, showing a lack of understanding and respect.#VeniceFilmFestival #CulturalAppropriation #LanguageInCinema #LawProfessor #CulturalPropertyLaw #CopyrightLaw #Trademarks#LegalExpertise #IntellectualPropertyLaw #trademarklaw #traditionalknowledge #intangibleculturalheritage #CulturalIntellectualProperty #IPRights #CulturalHeritage #CulturalPropertyRights #CulturalOwnership #jotkulture #HeritageProtection #IndigenousRights #csr #copyright #corporatesocialresponsiblity #intellectualproperty

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** Shakespeare Unscripted **This unique series brings the Bard to life through the distinctive voices of contemporary figures such as Donald Trump, leading voices from the transgender community, music sensation Bad Bunny, and rock legend Elvis Presley.By interpreting Shakespeare's timeless wisdom through these modern personalities, we create an engaging and accessible pathway for students to explore Shakespeare's themes. These interpretations provide a relatable and relevant context that will spark students' interest and foster a deeper understanding of Bard's works.If you're an educator looking for fresh, exciting ways to bring Shakespeare's masterpieces to life in your classroom, look no further. Click the link and take a step into "Bard Unbound." Where classic Shakespeare meets the modern world, your students' engagement meets an all-time high.https://lnkd.in/es7yYaZu

Having a refuge for oneself, a space to collect your thoughts and keep the outside world where it should be (ie outside) at least for a moment is vital in today’s schizophrenic world of work.This is what the World of Work career retreats are about. Finding those spaces of tranquility and clarity to get the energy one needs to take important decisions and go back out there with renewed confidence!#theworldofwork #thewow #careerretreats

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