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Juneteenth is a day to celebrate Black liberation and continue the fight for equality

UW Presidential Blog

Ways to engage. UW’s Black Opportunity Fund – Support for scholarships, programs and services that amplify and elevate Black experiences and communities. Celebrate Juneteenth with the Northwest African American Museum. Discover Pass free day – Sunday, June 19, Explore Washington state parks and recreation lands for free. Kent Black Action Commission Juneteenth Celebration – Saturday, June 18, 10 am-3 pm at Morrill Meadows Park.

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Working for Change: Grassroots NGOs in France and the UK

LSE Higher Education Blog

In today’s episode—the final instalment of the season—we turn our attention to the organizations working daily to improve the lives of migrants and often putting themselves at odds with local authorities in the process. Whether delivering essential cooking equipment and food aid to displaced people in Calais, France, or raising funds for refugee legal aid in the UK, grassroots NGOs play a critical role in supporting asylum seekers.

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Refugee Voices 2: Perspectives from Ukraine and Afghanistan

LSE Higher Education Blog

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