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Know a young person interested in connecting with teens to create a more equitable society? Share this flyer-Global Youth Summit presented by The Academy for Human Rights & The Capital Region Institute for Human Rights. A free event -Saturday Dec 11th 9:30am -2:00 pm via Zoom.
Founder of the I Am Human Project, paralegal at the Transgender Legal Defense&Education Fund, Jack Einstein joins us to talk about his experiences as a youth activist advocating for the rights of trans students in his own high school and beyond. capitalregionhumanrights.org
Watch this space over the next 11 days as we preview speakers for the Virtual 2021 Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights - June 28-30, 2021. Register here capitalregionhumanrights.org
On May. 25th, the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, United Way of the Greater Capital Region is hosting a presentation and conversation with Barbara Smith. Details and registration below.
Change Begins with You!! Registration is open for the 2021 Teen Symposium on Human Rights. Topics will include Racial Justice, Environmental Activism, LGBTQ+ Rights to name just a few. To learn more and register go to capitalregionhumanrights.org
The fabric of our democracy is clearly in need of repair. Teaching civic readiness in K-12 education is key. @DemocracyReady is hosting the discussion with leaders from around New York State. Please join the conversation this Thursday. democracyreadyny.org/events/
We are proud to be part of DemocracyReady NY & this webinar series where Co-Directors Kelly Wetherbee and Thea MacFawn are panelists. We must ensure that all students are prepared to be active civic participants. Register for webinar series at this link. democracyreadyny.org/events/
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In partnership with @kwamealexander, our colleagues at the @CivilRightsCntr are inviting students to contribute to a community poem that celebrates civil rights movements past and present. Learn more about this beautiful collaborative project here.
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Welcome to the Center for Antiracist Education!
An introduction thread:
Racism is part of America’s past, and present. But a better future is possible. We have dreams of an antiracist future and we know educators have an important role.
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Tonight's the night! Join the members of the NYSUT Women's Committee and their special guests online at 7 p.m. for "NYSUT Women Vote 2020 – A Commemoration and an Education on the 19th Amendment."
Learn more: nysut.org/nysutwomenvote
#NYSUTWomenVote2020 @NYSUTWomensComm
Excited to hear symposium intern@kjgordon546 speak about voting.
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Please join us in participating in the 21-Day Equity Challenge- program is designed to create dedicated daily time to build more effective habits around issues of race, power,& privilege. To register & get more info, go to: unitedwaygcr.org/EquityChall…
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Revealing @ACLU examination of decarceration and crime rates. The Covid-related reductions in prison populations of past months have not resulted in crime spikes; quite the opposite. Now is the time to save even more lives by continuing to release incarcerated people.
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And that's a wrap! Deepest and sincerest gratitude to the 2019-2020 National Student Council cohort. Thank you for the work, dedication, passion, brilliance, love, and desire for justice you brought to GLSEN's work to support #LGBTQ students nationwide. 🌟💞🌈
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LIVE now: Community Conversation discussing Antiracism with @DrIbram .
More info and how to participate at proctors.com/Antiracism
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We are pleased to announce our collaboration with @UnitedWay_GCR in promoting & participating in the 21 Day Equity Challenge. This initiative is designed to provide participants with the tools they need to identify & combat racism at all levels.
We kick off with a Community Conversation with Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D. -Monday, July 27 at 5:30pm
Go to following link to learn how to access for free proctors.org/antiracism/
21 Day Equity Challenge will begin August 10. More info & early registration at: unitedwaygcr.org/equitychall…
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Thank you for another wonderful symposium! Despite the need to go virtual @TMacfawn and @kcwetherbee pulled off another great program!!!!! Bravo!👏👏👏💕💕
Thank you NYS Youth Climate Strike Director, Audrea Din for educating us about the intersection of racial and environmental justice and how teens can take action now. #CRTI2020
Poetry as activism! Thank you Samira Sangare - you sparked our creativity and amplified our voices. Inspiration at its best. #CRTI2020
