Different Forms of Allyship
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NGN Engage and Empower
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On today’s podcast we will be discussing allyship as it pertains specifically to the Black Lives Matter movement. Content warning we will be discussing racism, anti-blackness, and police brutality. Please prioritize your mental and emotional well-being as necessary. Next Generation Nations, stands firmly with the black community as friend and ally. In order to achieve our 2120 Goals, it is not enough to just say we support social justice, we need to create a world free of anti-blackness. We must work to create opportunities for black people to thrive socially, economically, and politically and learn how to be authentic allies.
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