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Thanksgiving and National Day of Mourning
Most of us grew up learning about Thanksgiving as the celebration of a 1621 feast shared between English colonists ("pilgrims") and the Wampanoag people. This narrative is typically portrayed as a harmonious relationship and sanitized of its history of violence. Today, we recognize these stories as over-simplified and inaccurately framed from a colonist point of view so for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is considered the Day of Mourning. Watch the video below to learn a
Nov 20, 20252 min read


October is LGBTQ+ History, National Disability Employment Awareness, Filipino American History, and Global Diversity Awareness Month
There is a lot to think about in October with four awareness months: LGBTQ+ History, National Disability Employment Awareness, Filipino American History, and Global Diversity Awareness. Here is a little history we featured in last year's newsletter with links to resources. LGBTQ+ History Month This month is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of LGBTQ+ icons and role models and was founded by Missouri high school teacher Rodney Wilson. The day has been endorsed by GLAAD
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Newsletter: March 2025 Issue 1
Foundations for Social Justice Our newest e-course, Foundations for Social Justice: Addressing Race Relations in the 21st Century , is...
Mar 1, 20254 min read


Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Bead Artist Cynthia Masterson
In honor of Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month in November, I sat down with Cynthia Masterson, Teaching Artist and owner of...
Oct 30, 20244 min read


Newsletter: October 2024 Issue 1
October is LGBTQ+ History, Global Diversity Awareness, National Disability Employment Awareness, & Filipino American History Month...
Oct 1, 20245 min read


Newsletter: April 2024 Issue 1
April is Celebrate Diversity, Arab American Heritage & Autism Awareness Month There are many things to celebrate this month aside from...
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Newsletter: March 2024 Issue 1
New Workshops from Dr. J.P. Anderson We are excited to share three new offerings from our Racial Equity Specialist Dr. J.P. Anderson !...
Mar 7, 20244 min read


Newsletter: October 2023 Issue 1
October is the month of Disability Employment Awareness, Global Diversity Awareness and Filipino American History The month of October...
Oct 2, 20235 min read
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