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When training new hires in records management, I always emphasize how subtlety important accurate preservation of history is. In this example, if we didn't have on record how diverse the 19th-century West was we'd only have Hollywood depictions to rely on. An unreliable narrator at best!

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

It's Memorial Day! Do you know why we celebrate today? If not, here’s a quick lesson:

A closed chapter is not a disservice to the world, it is a clear path paved for future generations. Throughout history struggle has been romanticized, portraying that a journey through hardships is the ultimate mark of success... We are here to rewrite the narrative and dismental systems and practices that foster exploitation and injustice. For future generations. In this present moment, we stand against the struggles our forefathers faced in the past.

Charting the path forward by honoring the past: Be the guide you once needed.

Allyson, this quote from President Jimmy Carter encapsulates the essence of leadership in its purest form—service. His legacy serves as a profound reminder that true greatness is not born from self-interest but from a commitment to the well-being of others. In a world often focused on individual achievement, it is refreshing to remember that the most enduring success comes not from personal accolades, but from lifting others up and making a tangible difference in their lives. Carter’s commitment to humanitarian work, especially through the Carter Center, exemplifies the powerful intersection between leadership and service. This quote can serve as a guiding principle for those of us striving to lead with purpose—be it in business, community, or broader societal contexts. It challenges us to redefine what greatness truly means and inspires us to act in ways that have lasting, meaningful impacts. As we reflect on his words, may we continue to shape our own legacies, grounded in the idea that greatness is found not in what we achieve for ourselves, but in what we contribute to the collective good. #LeadershipThroughService #PurposeDrivenLeadership #ServiceToOthers #LegacyOfGreatness

Be brave enough to teach the history they are trying to erase!: On June 22, 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act (USA), known as the GI Bill, to provide financial aid to veterans returning from World War II. The benefits included access to housing, small business loans, employment, and education. While the GI Bill was federal legislation, it was administered by the states, where Jim Crow laws and practices severely limited equal access to the benefits. Here are some questions to consider regarding the GI Bill: Were the benefits for everyone? How many elected officials, opposed to government programs today, benefit from their family having been on the GI Bill? What is the impact of the GI Bill on racial disparities in the United States today?

Happy Black History Month! ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 This year’s theme, #ReclaimingNarratives, is all about reclaiming Black history and celebrating the stories, contributions, and achievements that have often gone untold. 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? The smartphone in your hand builds on technology pioneered by 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧, and your daily commute is safer thanks to 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧'𝐬 invention of the traffic light system. From 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫 improving the lightbulb to 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧, the brilliant mathematician whose calculations helped NASA land humans on the moon, Black innovators have profoundly impacted our everyday lives. Black history isn’t just in the past—it’s being made every day, across all industries. So we asked our team what Black History Month means to them —find out what they had to say... #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #CelebrateBlackHistory #BHM2024

Some thoughts on the lessons we learned as a consequence of Operation OVERLORD and their relevance today...