Getting into college for disadvantaged students is only half the battle. Anthony Abraham Jack, Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reveals how and why they struggle and explains what schools can do differently if these students are to thrive. He urges us to grapple with a simple fact: access is not inclusion. […]
Join Hether Frayer of Columinate to learn about the roles and responsibilities of board members, how to foster a positive board culture, and simple tips and tricks to help your organization run effective and efficient board meetings. Because this workshop is an interactive experience, we must limit the number of participants. While we hope you […]
Using powerful videos, open and honest dialogue, and interactive learning experiences, YWCA Racial Equity workshops work to create awareness, build personal and collective responsibility, and provide skills to challenge systemic racism in our daily lives and throughout our community. YWCA recognizes that individually we are all on a journey of continuous learning, especially when it […]
In this 2-hour online workshop, we will focus on unpacking the subtle ways that white supremacy tends to show up inside of organizations working to do good. The Anti-Oppression Resource And Training Alliance (AORTA) will share specific examples from our work with hundreds of nonprofits, grassroots organizations, academic institutions, worker co-ops, and progressive businesses; highlight […]
Register Here! Doesn’t it seem that the more we seek happiness, the more elusive it becomes? There is an easy fix, hiding in plain sight. Fun is an action you can take here and now, practically anywhere, anytime. Through research and science, we know fun is enormously beneficial to our physical and psychological well-being, yet […]
Join us for a fun-filled musical event with five-time GRAMMY Nominee Justin Roberts! For over 20 years, Justin has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives with smart and funny songs about growing up that will get everyone dancing and singing along. Go to justinrobertsmusic.com to learn more about the musician and listen to some […]
A 2-day in-person interactive experience that combines TRHT Kalamazoo’s Racial Healing Circle with the ERACCE Introduction to Systemic Racism workshop into one powerful offering hosted by ONEplace. This exclusive opportunity is intended for individuals and organizations seeking to make an investment and commitment to their anti-racism journey. This experience requires participants to discuss the harms […]
Register Here! An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck embarked on a one-year getaway to Provence. One year, turning into five, Beck moved to the French […]
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