Washington NAACP Youth Council

On this day in 1865, enslaved people in Texas were notified by Union Civil War soldiers about the abolition of slavery. This was 2.5 years after the final Emancipation Proclamation which freed all enslaved Black Americans. #Juneteenth  But Slavery continued… A THREAD

Happy #Juneteenth family! Today we celebrate our emancipation while also acknowledging that we are still fighting for true freedom and to help our community #thrive. Visit juneteenth.day to take action. What does #BlackandThriving mean to you? Let us know below!

Seattle's #TeachTruth Day of Action is hosted by @SeaStudentUnion, @NAACPyouthwa, @WAEthnicStudies's Advisory Youth Council, & @WashingtonLYAC. The youth will be highlighting censored stories that are part of the wave of anti-history legislation. See you on June 10th!

Conor Sturgeon, a WHITE man, MURDERED 5 people. The media highlighted this "basketball star" "suffered concussions" "banker" "All American" "middle class" "popular" "smart" "college graduate" Jordan Neely, a BLACK man, was MURDERED. The media highlighted this “prior arrests“

There, fixed that.

Remembering Elijah L. Lewis, community leader and founding member of N-YC. Rest in Power.

Elijah was an incredibly hardworking community organizer, activist and entrepreneur who started many ventures to financially educate and liberate young, Black Americans. #ElijahLewis speaks about the power of youth voice at the 2020 Children’s March in Seattle, Washington, USA.

On this day in 1942, the United States evicted Japanese Americans from their homes in Washington and forced them into internment camps. To overcome racial inequality, we must confront our history. calendar.eji.org/racial-injusti…

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 This month reminds us to be generous, giving and loving to everyone and to think of our sisters and brothers, especially those in difficult situations. I hope we practice its teachings and message throughout the year.

Ramadan Mubarak to all of Elmo's friends! Elmo loves you! ❤️

Breonna Taylor was killed 3 years ago today. She should still be alive. Say her name.

So often we lose sight of the hard times Caitlyne faces. She’s brave and strong, but she’s only 10. Talking about how the gunman tried to get into her room is what breaks her down. We love you sweet girl.

It is no coincidence that I will be singing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing at the Super Bowl on the same date it was first publicly performed 123 years ago (February 12, 1900). Happy Black History Month! @nfl @rocnation @SavageXFenty Tune in at 3pm/6pmEST.

To round out BLM at School Week of Action in Seattle, there is a screening of "For the Culture: An Ethnic Studies Documentary" via zoom on Friday, Feb 10 at 6pm PST. There will be a discussion following the film. We hope you can join us! bit.ly/ForTheCultureD… @WAEthnicStudies

The annual Young, Gifted, and Black Talent Showcase that is part of Seattle's BLM at School Week of Action is tomorrow night (Feb 9) 6-8pm at Franklin HS. Come out and support! If you are unable to attend in person, there is a live stream available! bit.ly/YGBseattle

Tomorrow!!! Uplift Black youth at the annual Young, Gifted, & Black showcase. If you can’t make it in person, make sure to watch the livestream at bit.ly/YGBseattle ! @RankandFileEd @WAEthnicStudies @SeaStudentUnion

Hear the experiences of the president of the WA NAACP Youth Council and other youth:

@GZYouthRadio posted on their IG an excerpt from last night's Counselors Not Cops Panel. One of our incredible youth panelists from @NAACPyouthwa shared her vision of real school safety. instagram.com/p/CoY-p9MAlMA/

Make sure to sign up to speak at tomorrow’s School Board meeting and rally with us afterwards! See you there 🤝

Be there!!