OHR is highlighting and celebrating Fania Davis. Davis is a long-time social justice activist, civil rights trial attorney, restorative justice practitioner and scholar with a PhD in indigenous knowledge. In efforts to bring healing amoung justice in Oakland, Davis currently serves as the founding director of Restorative Justice of Oakland Youth (RJOY). The RJOY focuses on reducing racial disparities and public costs associated with high rates of incarceration, suspension, and expulsion. We recognize Fania Davis because her hidden story inspires! #HerHiddenStory #WomensHistoryMonth
OHR is highlighting and celebrating Urooj Arshad. As an advocate for LGBTQ rights for more than 20 years, Urooj has designed and implemented programs on local, national and global levels, which has led her to becoming a sought out speaker and trainer on these issues. Urooj has been recognized for her work in advancing the rights of LGBTQ Muslims. She mobilized resources and developed programs for several initiatives, including two programs at Advocates for Youth, the Muslim Youth Leadership Council (MyLC) and the International LGBTQ Youth Health and Rights Program at Advocates for Youth, as well as the Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD).We recognize Urooj Arshad because her hidden story inspires.#HerHiddenStory #WomensHistoryMonth
District Dialogue Part Two: Can't Fight the Future
For our second installment of #DistrictDialogue we sat down with native DC activist Montae Williams to discuss the power of youth in shaping the most prolific movements in Black and American history. Do you agree with his take? #BlackHistoryDC #BHM2020
District Dialogue Part One: Soul Survivors
Check out part one of our new #BlackHistoryMonth series ‘District Dialogue’. Our goal for these conversations is to connect DC’s future to its history through intergenerational discussions highlighting the perspectives of those living & working in DC. #DistrictDialogue #BlackHistoryDC
For our first installment, we spoke with Patricia Mitchell, who serves as Executive Vice President of Industrial Bank. She explained the rich history of black business along the U Street Corridor and how that community supported each other through the city’s peaks and valleys.
Building Bridges Book Club is hosting our second FB Live discussion of the book Biased by Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt. Feel free to share your thoughts, reflections and comments if you’ve read the book.
Building Bridges Book Club is hosting our first FB Live discussion of the book Evicted by Matthew Desmond. Feel free to share your thoughts, reflections and comments if you’ve read the book.
Yesterday, OHR participated in the annual #MLKParade. It was great to see so many people come out despite the cold, inspired by Dr. King’s legacy and activism. Let’s continue his fight for civil and human rights for marginalized groups, right here and around the world! #MLKDay #Ward8 #HumanRights
#HappeningNow We’re out at Marshall Heights Day educating the community on their rights! But of course we’re enjoying this weather and the local talent! Come out for food, entertainment, and family fun! Here until 4pm. #DrumCircle #Community #HumanRightsDC
Meet The Makers
#HappeningNow.... Come tell us about your business and let us connect you to resources!!!#dcbiz #rubyscoops #cakelove #ausomefoods
Director Palacio speaking now at Law Library of Congress #Pride #LGBT
Returning citizens are among the most vulnerable populations in our society. Take one minute to hear from two of them, who speak to the importance of recognizing the whole person, not just a past mistake. Help lessen the obstacles for success returning citizens face by attending this weekend’s event, visit rebuildingreentry.com for more details.
Director Palacio has a little dance in her step for the start of Hispanic Heritage Month! Trabajamos para que todas puedan "vivir sus vidas." More to come throughout the month…
30 second #BlackHistoryDC vid. Watch and Respond: How has the Civil Rights Movement inspired you? #BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackHistoryDC Quote Bridge: Rosa Parks
#BlackHistoryDC quote bridge video of the week: OHR staff member Stephanie explains how Rosa Park's actions and legacy impacted her life as a #Black woman, and how it motivates her to help others. #BlackHistoryMonth
Meet Anna: Immigrants Contribute Campaign
Anna, an immigrant from South Korea, talks about why she wanted to be part of the #ImmigrantsContribute campaign. Excited to launch next week!
March on Washington: 50th Anniversary Tribute
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, our staff created this moving video by weaving together powerful moments from speeches given at the March in 1963. PLEASE SHARE to celebrate all that's been achieved, and the work that still needs to be done.
Meet Arnoldo: Immigrants Contribute Campaign
MEET ARNOLDO, one of the nine participants in our upcoming campaign! He talks about the importance of #immigrants to #DC! More info about the campaign coming soon! #ImmigrantsContribute