Diversity & Social Justice Education
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In this current climate conservative legislators have cited their Christian values to escalate attacks on reproductive rights. But are all religious people opposed to reproductive rights? What does the Bible really have to say about abortion? How can someone be a Christian and support access to abortion? This talk will dive into these questions and more.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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Mia Ives-Rublee, MSW, is a civil rights activist who found her voice through adapted athletics. She will speak about her experiences growing up, getting in to wheelchair track, attending college, and working in advocacy. In a world with so much chaos and noise, it’s hard to find a way to talk about the issues. Ives-Rublee will connect story telling to activism.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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DiversityEd Paraprofessionals will engage in a conversation and informational session for students interested in becoming a Social Justice Educator. The paraprofessionals will define social justice, and what it means to be a social justice educator.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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Dr. Sheri K. Lewis is a native of Chicago, Illinois. As a recent graduate of UIUC, her dissertation research focused on Black girl identity politics and subjectivities within Melt magazine. Melt magazine is a digital and printed magazine dedicated to Black girls' theories, politics, and aesthetics.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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Marlon Mitchell of FirstFollowers of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Evelyn Reynolds of Champaign County Bailout Coalition, Hiba Ahmed and Shameem Razack of Believer's Bail Out will share the stories about their organizations and their work to address mass incarceration through a faith lens.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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Voting has always been a cornerstone of a healthy democracy, but most eligible Americans don't even vote. How important is voting, actually? How can we use it to advance an agenda, and where does voting fall short? And, most importantly as we approach 2020, how do we increase voter participation.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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To request disability-related accommodations, please contact tbrewste@illinois.edu.
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Dr. Joe Minarik of the DiversityEd Office will engage in a conversation regarding the feelings and situations students might be going home to over break. Dr. Minarik will discuss how to have tough conversations with people you care about.
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Alumna Kaytlin Reedy-Rogier explores her identity formation from a sheltered student from a rural town to MSW, will talk about her journey from undergraduate social justice educator at the University of Illinois to training tomorrow's medical professionals on trauma-informed care. This is part of the "Decade of Diversity & Social Justice Education" lecture series.
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Join us on Tuesday, February 4th as we join Rev. Cindy Shepherd from Faith in Place as she discusses the ways they engage diverse people of all faiths sharing the commitment to care for the Earth. First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue series is a monthly open interfaith discussion. All people of religious and non-religious traditions are welcome.
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Conversation Café is part of the Lunch on Us series. Join us for lunch and let our speakers introduce you to, or expand your knowledge of cultural, historical and social phenomena that impact both our campus and society at large.
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An interactive workshop that examines the concept of privilege and consider how it applies to our everyday lives.
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An interactive workshop that examines the intersection of race and sexual orientation.
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Join us for a workshop titled "Disable the Label: A Dialogue on Ableism" facilitated by undergraduate Social Justice Educator Paraprofessionals. Disable the Label examines how disability is defined and ways in which we can be better allies for disability justice. Conversation Café is paid in part by SCPF
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It seems like wherever you look, you’ll find stories of religious strife and images of hatred and violence. It’s no wonder the narrative around religious difference is constantly about conflict. Let's come together to tell a different story. First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue series occur monthly, and the 2019-2020 series focuses on interfaith in action.
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An interactive workshop that examines the prevalence of segregation on campus.
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An interactive workshop that examines many different facets of stereotyping.
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Join us for a workshop titled "Sexual Racism: Navigating Interracial Relationships and Intimacy" facilitated by undergraduate Social Justice Educator Paraprofessionals. Sexual Racism explores the challenges of interracial dating, both online and off. Conversation Café is paid for in part by SCPF.
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From One Side to Another: Lessons Learned About Dialogue Across Divisions with Farmer and Former Lobbyist Scott Bidner Join Scott Bidner, local farmer, former lobbyist, and DiversityEd dialogue facilitator as he talks about his experiences leading intergroup dialogue courses on policial orientation on campus.
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It seems like wherever you look, you’ll find stories of religious strife and images of hatred and violence. It’s no wonder the narrative around religious difference is constantly about conflict. Let's come together to tell a different story. First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue series occur monthly, and the 2019-2020 series focuses on interfaith in action.
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Imposter Syndrome and Being a First Generation Professional Join Chloe Johnston, former DiversityEd student intern, president of the Black Alumni Network, and associate with the Obama Foundation as she discusses her journey as a 1st generation student and professional overcoming imposter syndrome.
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It seems like wherever you look, you’ll find stories of religious strife and images of hatred and violence. It’s no wonder the narrative around religious difference is constantly about conflict. Let's come together to tell a different story. First Tuesday Interfaith Dialogue series occur monthly, and the 2019-2020 series focuses on interfaith in action.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Cafe is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Cafe is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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The workshop will explore how privilege impacts our lives and how it relates to our social identities.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Paid for, in part, by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Cafe is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Cafe is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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Dr. Bentz will discuss the impetus for starting a weekly free meal and the challenges to continue to address food insecurity during a pandemic.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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As part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) Lunch on Us series, DiversityEd hosts the Conversation Café lunch series on Fridays of each month during the semester. Topics reflect the range of important and emerging issues on diversity and social justice on campus and beyond. Conversation Café is paid for, in part, by SCPF.
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IJourney workshops are peer developed, peer led workshops covering a variety of topics. Facilitated by pool of trained student-facilitators, IJourney workshops explore issues of social identity, exclusion/inclusion, and being an ally.
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Dr. Carolyn Randolph-Kato is a Hip Hop feminist scholar and activist whose work explores the intersections of anti-black racism, representation, and social justice. From engaging local youth to spearheading the Champaign County Racial Justice Database to co-organizing Kwanzaa 365, she shares her personal experience and passion for cultivating transformative community chang
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Five Days for Change is an intensive training program designed to provide university staff members with the opportunity to acquire and strengthen cultural competencies, awareness, and skills. This training will increase the visibility, skill, and effectiveness of allies in the cause of social justice and campus civility as critical campus incidents arise.
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The University YMCA/Diversity and Social Justice Education welcome students and the campus community for Fall 2021 semester.
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Rebecca Ginsburg will discuss the Prison-to Gown Initiative on the Urbana Campus.
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Presenter will discuss his socially engaged community projects and invite participants to reflect on the opportunities they may have to bridge the gaps between the arts, culture, and education. How can we reimagine exhibits, public programs, and events in creative spaces that blur hierarchies and invite people to engage in complex public dialogue on race and power.
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Afrofuturism as social justice.
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Building community through re-entry.
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Faith, Race, Loss, and Radical Hope.
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Community resistance to gentrification in Chicago.
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Bad Fat Black Girl: An Afternoon with a Trap Feminist.
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The NAACP Champaign County Branch serves the People of Champaign County by working with all elected local leaders and community partners as they network to improve civil and equal rights for all people. Drawing on Dr. King's I Have a Dream speech and the Other America speech we will see that there is much work yet to be done, and how important it is to not get redirected
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In The Wake of Unit 4's Resolution Against Racism.
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Join Diversity & Social Justice Education and the University YMCA in celebrating the start of the Fall semester! Come and learn about upcoming events, meet University YMCA student organizations, and enjoy food, games, and music with fellow students!
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Join the New American Welcome Center to learn how our community has created an ecosystem to advance immigrant justice, and find a way to bring the work of advancing equitable access, economic opportunity, and meaningful belonging in spaces you are part of.