THE INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AT UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY SENDS OUT CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ONEJUSTWORLD AWARDS

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The Institute for Social Justice (TISJ) at Union Institute & University recently launched OneJustWorld.org, an online community that seeks to mobilize individual and group action for measurable impact. Today TISJ announces a call for nominations for the OneJustWorld Awards. Award winners will be announced in February in conjunction with the World Day of Social Justice.

This will be the first year of these awards, which will recognize and honor those who have demonstrated their leadership and commitment to putting social justice into action in the areas of education, economics, environment, health, safety, and social impact. Anyone can submit a nomination to recognize individuals and organizations that have made a measurable and meaningful contribution. Nominations can be made online here.

“There are amazing people out there doing amazing work,” said Betsy Martin, TISJ Executive Director. “The OneJustWorld awards are to honor and recognize the courage and persistence of changemakers across multiple areas of society. In order to achieve our goal of a more just world, action must be taken in every community; including workplaces, organizations, and neighborhoods. In addition to the awards, OneJustWorld is helping to facilitate the pursuit of social justice through community action by setting up regional Community Action Councils across the country to identify and bring together as many current and aspiring leaders and changemakers as possible. These awards and Action Councils are ways that TISJ can support change leaders, honor them, and celebrate voices with impact.”

While much of the interaction with OneJustWorld.org is online, reaching communities in-person is equally important. Community Action Councils (ACs) are being organized in four regions: South, West, Northwest, and Midwest/East. The first four meeting cities will be selected as the launching point for their region and anyone interested in becoming an Action Council member outside of the designated city, but within the region are also invited to join in on the city’s initial meeting. Meetings will be offered both in-person, at Union Institute & University Centers, and on Zoom. The first meeting will be on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Cincinnati Ohio for the Midwest and East regions. Hollywood Florida will kick off the South region. Los Angeles California will host the Southwest and Sacramento California, the Northwest. These meeting dates are listed on the website.

Another way to add your perspective to the community is through OneJustWorld’s “Share My Voice” campaign. Community members are invited to listen to and share the stories and voices regarding all aspects of social justice: What have been your challenges or how have you put social justice into action? Who has inspired you or what have you done to inspire others? What does one just world look like to you? OneJustWorld would like everyone to “Share Your Voice.” Adding your voice via “Share Your Voice” is quick and easy. Simply go to the website and set up an account using your email address. Once you’re logged in, add your voice by entering your response in the box below “What Does One Just World Look Like to You?” You can type in a response and also share images or video.

OneJustWorld 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

• Coffee Chat: Online coffee, conversations, and networking

• Virtual Community: Physical and digital work and meeting spaces

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

OneJustWorld is committed to sharing an abundance of opportunities to hear Voices with Impact. All of the upcoming events can be found on the OneJustWorld Events page and links for registration can be found there as well.

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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