THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AT UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES ONE JUST WORLD COMMUNITY

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Union Institute & University’s (UI&U) The Institute for Social Justice (TISJ), founded to provide innovative and practical solutions for the challenges to social justice around the world, today launched OneJustWorld.org on this World Day of Social Justice. One Just World seeks to mobilize individual and group action. The interactive platform was created to encourage and facilitate community dialogue, learning, and celebration around the pursuit of social justice and one just world.

In order to support the goals, intentions and reach of TISJ, award-winning brand strategist and pioneer in the experiential marketing movement, Nasir Rasheed was tapped to lead the One Just World.org experience and cultural programming. Rasheed’s career has been defined by his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach to “cultural engineering” which builds brands through authentic community-based experiences from the ground-up. This approach has been utilized by some of the biggest brands in the world, including Nike, Microsoft, Samsung, and Sephora.

“I feel like this opportunity came at the most fortuitous time, both personally as well as out in the world,” said Rasheed. “During the pandemic lockdown in Seattle, I found myself literally living in the midst of the protests, ongoing wildfires that engulfed the West Coast, and witnessing the inequities of the pandemic. I was wondering what I should be doing and knowing undoubtedly that I needed to do more. When TISJ Executive Director Betsy Martin reached out to me to ask me for input on the One Just World initiative, I knew this was meant to be. One Just World will help us all come together to find our connection and contribution to supporting social justice.”

“Creating experiences to promote education, conversation and community action are central to how One Just World will support individuals and organizations,” said Martin. “I am so excited that Nasir has joined us in our mission. As an innovator and leader in experiential marketing for global companies, he knows how to build meaningful collaborations and experiences that can inspire, motivate, connect, entertain and educate – which he will now be bringing to the promotion of social justice.”

One of the key roles that One Just World will play is to help people find a place to begin. To that end, it has published its 5 Steps Toward a Socially Just World: Listen, Learn, Engage, Act, Reflect. This simple guide will help anyone start the process and then additional resources on OneJustWorld.org will support their on-going effort. One Just World offers multiple access points to information and engagement, including:

• Resource Center: Project, contract, supplier, and employment matching

• Digital Library: Videos, podcasts, webinars, articles, papers, and research

• Virtual Coffee: Online coffee, conversations, and networking

• Virtual Community: Physical and digital work and meeting spaces

• Book Circle: Social justice book sharing, discussions, and author events

• Online Events: Webinars, podcasts, and discussions

About TISJ

The Institute for Social Justice exists to impact society through participatory and democratic work with individuals and organizations. Beginning with reflective abilities and systemic awareness, it creates organizational and social structures that no longer perpetuate injustice in society. TISJ applies theory to practice through a coalition of thought leaders who are scholar-practitioners, philanthropists, policymakers, community advocates, and others committed to promoting social justice and equity in the U.S. and globally through research, education, and policy. Since its founding in 1964, UI&U has focused on academic excellence, creativity, diversity, and integrity. TISJ aims to reach significant and clear progress toward social justice by advocating for equality, valuing diversity, and committing to an innovative teaching and learning environment that shrinks economic disparities and eliminates racism. TISJ connects programs and individuals that are committed to providing “innovative and pragmatic solutions” globally. To learn more about The Institute for Social Justice, visit tisj.myunion.edu.

About Union Institute & University

Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University has been a nonprofit pioneer in educating adults through distance learning. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Union Institute & University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificates designed for those seeking to make a difference in their own lives and within their communities. The university offers specialized online and low residency degree programs with high-touch faculty attention, designed for students regardless of where they live and work. Union's flexible delivery models emphasize relevant and transformative coursework taught by a national faculty of scholar-practitioners. Union graduates – including two dozen college presidents, leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, members of the United States Congress, and the first female prime minister of Jamaica – promote Union's legacy of utilizing education to transform lives and communities. Based in Cincinnati, UI&U has additional Academic Centers in California (Los Angeles and Sacramento) and Florida (Hollywood). To learn more about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1-800-861-6400.

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About TISJ

The Institute for Social Justice exists to impact society through participatory and democratic work with individuals and organizations. Beginning with reflective abilities and systemic awareness, it creates organizational and social structures that no longer perpetuate injustice in society. TISJ applies theory to practice through a coalition of thought leaders who are scholar-practitioners, philanthropists, policymakers, community advocates, and others committed to promoting social justice and equity in the U.S. and globally through research, education, and policy. Since its founding in 1964, UI&U has focused on academic excellence, creativity, diversity, and integrity. TISJ aims to reach significant and clear progress toward social justice by advocating for equality, valuing diversity, and committing to an innovative teaching and learning environment that shrinks economic disparities and eliminates racism. TISJ connects programs and individuals that are committed to providing “innovative and pragmatic solutions” globally. To learn more about The Institute for Social Justice, visit tisj.myunion.edu.

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