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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210202T143000
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SUMMARY:Arizona's Great Escape with Steve Renzi
DESCRIPTION:During the night of Christmas Eve in 1944\, twenty-five Nazi German prisoners of war escaped from Papago Park POW camp on the outskirts of Phoenix and headed towards Mexico. These men were hardcore Nazis\, ex U-boat commanders\, and submariners\, who had successfully dug a nearly 200-foot underground tunnel that took four months to complete. Many people may have heard of this event\, but few know the details. This presentation tells the story of what happened to these German POWs and the Arizona residents who encountered them. \nREGISTER HERE \nSteve Renzi\, a University of Arizona graduate with a degree in history\, believes that every generation must learn about who and what came before them or else the lessons learned are lost. As a writer and photographer with a teacher’s certificate in secondary education\, Renzi is always searching for new ways of exploring our history. He has been published in over 200 magazine and newspaper articles and is currently a writing and photography teacher\, as well as a basketball coach.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/arizonas-great-escape-with-steve-renzi/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T170000
DTSTAMP:20210119T144330Z
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SUMMARY:Three Generations of the American Indian Boarding School Experience with Dr. Evangeline Parsons-Yazzie
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. federal government’s harsh policy of compulsory Indian education in the form of boarding schools began in 1879 and continued through the Great Depression\, with boarding schools on and off Indian Reservations remaining prominent through 1970. Presently\, boarding schools are still the main means of K-8 education in rural Indian communities. This presentation will impart the dramatic stories of three individuals: a grandfather\, his daughter\, and his granddaughter who all attended boarding schools throughout the 1920s\, the Great Depression\, and the mid-1950s through 1971. Telling these stories promotes an understanding of how boarding schools changed the language\, culture\, lifestyle\, and traditions of American Indian people. 45 minute presentation plus Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/three-generations-of-the-american-indian-boarding-school-experience-with-dr-evangeline-parsons-yazzie/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T160000
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SUMMARY:Sorting Through Southwest Arizona Tribal Symbols with Royce and Debbie Manuel
DESCRIPTION:Symbols come in a variety of forms and can be found in art\, speech\, and in writing. Knowing and understanding the southwest symbolism from a tribal perspective is one more way Arizona celebrates its heritage. Today symbols among tribal nations describe life or convey a much deeper meaning in clothing\, footwear\, baskets designs and even etched animals designs along the freeway. Join Royce & Debbie to learn more about translating the beautiful meaning from everyday southwest symbols. \nREGISTER HERE \nAs a tribal member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community\, Royce Manuel has long played an important role in perpetuating cultural knowledge within the tribal nation by service to the Auk Mierl Aw-Aw-Thum. Royce maintains the distinction of keeping the Calendar Stick. Today\, he continues to record and initiate collaborative projects that will engage the Aw-Thum (O’odham) sister tribes in creative strategies of integrating the Calendar Stick concepts into projects\, design\, wellness\, math\, science and critical learning. Debbie Nez-Manuel (Diné) has a Masters in Social Work\, Arizona State University and is experienced in both non-profit and tribal communities. Debbie’s traditional and bi-cultural lifestyles\, provides valuable insight and practices in both urban and tribal community settings while preserving\, strengthening\, and renewing cultural identity.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/sorting-through-southwest-arizona-tribal-symbols-with-royce-and-debbie-manuel/
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CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210119T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210119T160000
DTSTAMP:20210106T171008Z
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SUMMARY:Mescal Agave Use in Arizona: Food\, Fiber\, and Vessel with Carrie Cannon
DESCRIPTION:The agave plant was used by Native peoples for numerous utilitarian items. Mescal served as a valuable food source still being harvested and prepared to this day by many Indigenous groups. For millennia people have pit roasted the heart of the plant yielding a nutritious food staple rich in calcium and zinc. This talk includes the life history of mescal\, and the multitude of Tribal uses of this intriguing plant and their long relationship with this plant from centuries ago to the modern era. \nREGISTER HERE \nCarrie Cannon is a member of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma and is also of Oglala Lakota descent. She has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology\, and an M.S. in Resource Management. She began working for the Hualapai Tribe of Peach Springs\, Arizona in 2005 where she began the creation of an intergenerational ethnobotany program for the Hualapai community. She is currently employed as an Ethnobotanist for the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. She administers a number of projects promoting the intergenerational teaching of Hualapai ethnobotanical knowledge working towards preservation and revitalization to ensure tribal ethnobotanical knowledge persists as a living practice and tradition.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/mescal-agave-use-in-arizona-food-fiber-and-vessel-with-carrie-cannon/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210115T163000
DTSTAMP:20201207T150200Z
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SUMMARY:Chiles & Chocolate: Sweet and Spicy Foods in the American West with Sandy Sunseri & Chris Glen
DESCRIPTION:Come have a taste of the rich and savory history of these food favorites\, explore how early peoples used them\, and how they have evolved and spread to all corners of the world. Food is a portal into culture and can convey a range of cultural meaning including occasion\, social status\, ethnicity\, and wealth depending on the social context. Discover how chiles and chocolate became identity markers in gender roles and relationships\, essential in rituals and religious customs\, popular in aesthetic fashions and lifestyles\, and how they changed through time and space. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nChris and Sandy are docents at the Museum of Northern Arizona and have been speaking about the land and people of the Colorado Plateau since 2012. In-depth research and related interviews have resulted in presentations to local social and educational groups\, museum groups\, public venues such as the Riordan Mansion State Park in Flagstaff\, and AZ Speaks locations throughout Arizona. Some topics are presented in costumes of the time period\, and in every case with a thorough exploration of the events and personalities of the time from multiple points of view.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/chiles-chocolate-sweet-and-spicy-foods-in-the-american-west-with-sandy-sunseri-chris-glen/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prescott Valley Public Library":MAILTO:mhjorting@pvaz.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210115T153000
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SUMMARY:Lives of Arizonans from Memoirs and Fiction with Jim Turner
DESCRIPTION:Arizona pioneers tell their stories in diaries\, letters\, and memoirs. Martha Summerhayes’s beloved Vanished Arizona and Captain John Bourke’s On the Border with Crook\, plus biographies of Hopi\, Pima\, and Tohono O’odham women describe their lives and feelings. But we’ll also look at fiction\, including Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop\, Zane Gray’s Riders of the Purple Sage\, and contemporary authors like Marguerite Noble’s Filaree and Nancy Turner’s These is My Words. Richly illustrated with historic photographs and artwork\, this presentation gives audiences a personal understanding of what life was like for Native Americans and pioneer emigrants. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nBefore retiring from the Arizona Historical Society\, Jim Turner worked with more than 70 museums across the state. He co-authored the 4th-grade textbook The Arizona Story\, and his pictorial history\, Arizona: Celebration of the Grand Canyon State\, was a 2012 Southwest Books of the Year selection. Jim moved to Tucson in 1951\, earned a M.A. in U.S. history in 1999\, and has been presenting Arizona history for more than forty years. Jim is an author/editor for Rio Nuevo Publishers\, author of The Mighty Colorado from the Glaciers to the Gulf and Four Corners USA: Wonders of the American Southwest.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/lives-of-arizonans-from-memoirs-and-fiction-with-jim-turner/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinal County Historical Society Museum":MAILTO:pchsmuseum@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210114T153000
DTSTAMP:20201130T154038Z
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SUMMARY:Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II with Natalie J. Stewart-Smith
DESCRIPTION:During World War II over one thousand women served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP)\, freeing male pilots for combat roles at a critical time during the war. The WASP ferried planes from factories to embarkation points; performed engineer test flying of repaired aircraft and did target towing for gunnery training. By the spring of 1944\, every P-51 Mustang flown in combat had already been flown by a WASP. This presentation shares their stories as fliers\, patriots\, and women who had to fight for the right to be called veterans. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nNatalie J. Stewart-Smith has been an educator for over 25 years and taught at the elementary\, high school\, and college levels. As a former Army officer and historian\, she is interested in women’s contributions to the military\, particularly those who served as military aviators. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/women-airforce-service-pilots-of-world-war-ii-with-natalie-j-stewart-smith/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coolidge Public Library":MAILTO:library@coolidgeaz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210113T143000
DTSTAMP:20210104T155033Z
CREATED:20210104T155033Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Police and Policing in the U.S. with Matthew Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:What is the history of policing in the U.S.? Where did police come from\, and what was their role? How did police interact with communities in the past? How do police interact with communities now? Recent clashes between the police and the public have thrust the nation into a period of social unrest and violence not seen since the 1960s. The public has called for immediate and dramatic change. Do we still need the police? How do communities ensure public safety in the future for everyone? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion\, that will help them understand and improve the relationship between the police and community. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-history-of-police-and-policing-in-the-u-s-with-matthew-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Desert Foothills Library Association":MAILTO:aware@dfla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210112T193000
DTSTAMP:20210104T154722Z
CREATED:20210104T154722Z
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SUMMARY:The History of Police and Policing in the U.S. with Dr. Matthew Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:What is the history of policing in the U.S.? Where did police come from\, and what was their role? How did police interact with communities in the past? How do police interact with communities now? Recent clashes between the police and the public have thrust the nation into a period of social unrest and violence not seen since the 1960s. The public has called for immediate and dramatic change. Do we still need the police? How do communities ensure public safety in the future for everyone? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion\, that will help them understand and improve the relationship between the police and community. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-history-of-police-and-policing-in-the-u-s-with-dr-matthew-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glendale Public Library":MAILTO:dwarren@glendaleaz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210111T160000
DTSTAMP:20201208T152503Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Home to a Place You’ve Never Been: Immigration\, Refugee Resettlement and Citizenship with Rodo Sofranac
DESCRIPTION:The politics and policies of immigration\, refugee resettlement\, and citizenship are louder than ever. While the politics get noisier and the policies are mired\, what about the people? This talk focuses on the personal stories of immigration. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss and share their experiences as a new settler and/or local greeter. What’s it like going to a place where you don’t know the language or culture? Where you don’t have any family or friends? Where you don’t know what you’re eating or where you’re sleeping? Where you have almost no money in your pocket? And now it is your home!? Could you do it? Did you do it? How is it going for you? \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nRodo spent his first few years in a tiny village called Rijeka Crnojevića\, Montenegro—former Yugoslavia. His family fled to Austria and later immigrated to the United States. He speaks\, reads\, and writes Serbo-Croatian and German. Interestingly\, the Montenegrin connection brought him to Arizona in 1974. This diversity of cultures and languages inspires Rodo to read\, write\, and enjoy sharing stories. As a teacher\, translator\, mentor\, and community organizer\, he has worked with people of all ages—from birth to over 100—and in numerous settings\, including over 30 years at the university level. Rodo‘s award-wining work embraces varied storytelling\, the latest being eight fun children’s books.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/coming-home-to-a-place-youve-never-been-immigration-refugee-resettlement-and-citizenship-with-rodo-sofranac/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arizona Senior Academy":MAILTO:mneugeb@arizonasenioracademy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210106T170000
DTSTAMP:20210106T170052Z
CREATED:20210106T170052Z
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SUMMARY:Lives of Arizonans from Memoirs and Fiction with Jim Turner
DESCRIPTION:Arizona pioneers tell their stories in diaries\, letters\, and memoirs. Martha Summerhayes’s beloved Vanished Arizona and Captain John Bourke’s On the Border with Crook\, plus biographies of Hopi\, Pima\, and Tohono O’odham women describe their lives and feelings. But we’ll also look at fiction\, including Willa Cather’s Death Comes for the Archbishop\, Zane Gray’s Riders of the Purple Sage\, and contemporary authors like Marguerite Noble’s Filaree and Nancy Turner’s These is My Words. Richly illustrated with historic photographs and artwork\, this presentation gives audiences a personal understanding of what life was like for Native Americans and pioneer emigrants. \nREGISTER HERE \nBefore retiring from the Arizona Historical Society\, Jim Turner worked with more than 70 museums across the state. He co-authored the 4th-grade textbook The Arizona Story\, and his pictorial history\, Arizona: Celebration of the Grand Canyon State\, was a 2012 Southwest Books of the Year selection. Jim moved to Tucson in 1951\, earned a M.A. in U.S. history in 1999\, and has been presenting Arizona history for more than forty years. Jim is an author/editor for Rio Nuevo Publishers\, author of The Mighty Colorado from the Glaciers to the Gulf and Four Corners USA: Wonders of the American Southwest. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/lives-of-arizonans-from-memoirs-and-fiction-with-jim-turner-2/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinal County Historical Society Museum":MAILTO:pchsmuseum@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201218T163000
DTSTAMP:20201125T120824Z
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SUMMARY:Nevertheless She Persisted! Women Who Made a Difference on the Arizona Frontier
DESCRIPTION:Meet an array of early Arizona women who endured troubles and hardships\, along with achieving amazing feats and triumphs during the territory’s early days\, bringing a unique perspective to a harsh\, strange country. Some of these women faced and fought discrimination\, some laid down their lives. Learn about Native women warriors and peacemakers as well as women who rode into the territory to discover a completely different way of life. Journey back to a time in history when women explored\, conquered\, settled\, and civilized this raw\, new land. This presentation celebrates Arizona women who persisted and persevered in their quest to explore\, discover\, and conquer new lands and new beginnings. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nAward-winning author\, historian\, and lecturer Jan Cleere writes extensively about the desert southwest\, particularly the people who first settled the territory. She is a magna cum laude graduate of ASU West with a degree is American Studies\, and the author of five historical nonfiction books about the people who first ventured west. She lectures around the state on early pioneers who were instrumental in colonizing and civilizing Arizona Territory. Jan writes a monthly column for Tucson’s Arizona Daily Star\, “Western Women\,” detailing the lives of some of Arizona’s early amazing women. Her freelance work appears in national and regional publications.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/nevertheless-she-persisted-women-who-made-a-difference-on-the-arizona-frontier-2/
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CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201211T113000
DTSTAMP:20201028T120600Z
CREATED:20201028T120600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T120600Z
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SUMMARY:Our Right To Assemble: The History of Protest and Civil Disobedience in the U.S. w/ Matthew Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment prohibits the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures the right of people to come together and collectively express\, promote\, pursue\, and defend their collective or shared ideas. When and how have people engaged in protest? Who has engaged in protest? What is civil disobedience? Does everyone have the same right to assemble? In recent days the brutal murders of African Americans by the police has sparked widespread protest across the U.S. and even abroad. How do we balance public safety and human rights? How do race\, power and class impact access to free speech and the right to assemble? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/our-right-to-assemble-the-history-of-protest-and-civil-disobedience-in-the-u-s-w-matthew-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pima Community College Library":MAILTO:akopkowski@pima.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T173000
DTSTAMP:20200831T104047Z
CREATED:20200831T104047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T104047Z
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SUMMARY:White Allies: Be the Change
DESCRIPTION:What is an ally? What is white privilege? As a White person\, do you struggle with how to respond to racism at work\, at home or in your community? If so\, you are not alone. Many allies seek effective tools to engage in honest and productive conversations about race. How do you talk to White co-workers\, friends\, relatives and neighbors about race? Is the conversation different when you talk to co-workers\, friends\, relatives and neighbors of color? How do you address conflicting opinions about current events\, politics or cultural differences? What are “gaps” that can affect your ability to be an ally? How can you fill in the blanks? This program focuses on developing specific skills to engage productively with people who are skeptical that racism exists\, and to learn how to take specific actions to foster racial equity. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRory specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. She is a certified professional coach and mediator trained in interest-based problem resolution. Rory’s consulting work specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. Rory worked with the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD) for a decade providing strategic direction to MCCCD’s diversity\, inclusiveness and engagement plan. She developed the MOSAIC curriculum for MCCCD’s Talent Management initiative as lead curriculum designer\, and provided facilitation\, mediation and coaching for the Leadership Advancement Program\, and for faculty\, administrators and employees. Rory collaborates with social justice advocates in Arizona to address racism\, hate crimes\, white supremacy and health care disparities through public speaking\, community dialogues\, training\, and media communications. Rory is co-founder of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/white-allies-be-the-change/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coolidge Public Library":MAILTO:library@coolidgeaz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201210T133000
DTSTAMP:20201118T110627Z
CREATED:20201118T110627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T110627Z
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SUMMARY:Our Right To Assemble: The History of Protest and Civil Disobedience in the U.S. on 12/10 at 12PM
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment prohibits the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures the right of people to come together and collectively express\, promote\, pursue\, and defend their collective or shared ideas. When and how have people engaged in protest? Who has engaged in protest? What is civil disobedience? Does everyone have the same right to assemble? In recent days the brutal murders of African Americans by the police has sparked widespread protest across the U.S. and even abroad. How do we balance public safety and human rights? How do race\, power and class impact access to free speech and the right to assemble? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/our-right-to-assemble-the-history-of-protest-and-civil-disobedience-in-the-u-s-on-12-10-at-12pm/
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Matthew-Whitaker-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Cottonwood Public Library":MAILTO:jshea@cottonwoodaz.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201208T160000
DTSTAMP:20201028T115446Z
CREATED:20201028T115446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T115446Z
UID:10065997-1607437800-1607443200@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:All My Relations: Indigenous Thinking in Seven Generations with Rowdy Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Who do you consider to be people that you are related to? Who is and is not part of your community? Is there a way to widen our perspective of who is part of our community and invested in our success. This workshop will introduce the idea of thinking in seven generations and examine the concept used in indigenous circles “All my relations”. What if we could learn to see in a more timeless frame? How we view the world\, and the contributions of others\, can be shaped by who we are “connected” to\, and who we are “disconnected” from. The choices we make about how we choose to live\, and what matters to us\, have much to do with the world we live in\, and the people who surround us\, at home\, at work\, and at play. Who is your “tribe?” Can you trace your family roots back to the beginning? Do we have any obligation to those who came before us\, or who come after us? What is our responsibility for making a better world? Participants will explore these questions in a unique\, interactive program that will improve their communication skills\, facilitate learning\, and help them navigate cultural differences at work and at home. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nRowdy has worked in the field of diversity and inclusion for over a decade. Currently he is full time faculty in the field of Communication with an emphasis in Interpersonal Communication\, Public Speaking\, and Intercultural Communication. He has lead peer Mentoring groups that educate youth about drug prevention\, educational success\, and college and career readiness.  Rowdy completed director training from the Anytown/Ourtown programs and teaches young people and their leaders about power\, privilege\, equity\, and inclusion. He also sits on the curriculum board for Anytown AZ. An engaging and passionate presenter and facilitator\, Rowdy is also the director of Phoenix College’s Diversity Incorporated.\, a program that teaches students how to present the MOSAIC inclusiveness program\, and he is an active member of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.  He also produces and delivers his Inclusive Activism Podcast bi-weekly to his thousands of listeners about how the intersections of Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Equity work are a form of Personal Leadership.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/all-my-relations-indigenous-thinking-in-seven-generations-with-rowdy-duncan-2/
LOCATION:IMG_0038
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rowdy-Duncan-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201207T193000
DTSTAMP:20201028T120135Z
CREATED:20201028T120135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T120135Z
UID:10065999-1607364000-1607369400@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Have You Ever Been Called Racist\, Sexist\, Ageist? How to Respond to 'ist' Mistakes with Michelle Dew
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been called a racist? The first response when others call attention to our actions or statements may be defensive. “I am not that kind of person. I did not mean to cause harm.” Merriam-Webster defines an ism as “an oppressive and especially discriminatory attitude or belief.” Many of us feel that we don’t perpetuate ”isms.” But in truth\, the insidious complexities of isms – racism\, classism\, and sexism to name a few – mean we may all play a part in the perpetuation of systems and behaviors that can harm others. What is the difference between being a racist and engaging in racist behavior? How do the unintended slights that arise out of ignorance or fears of different cultures\, impact the people that we interact with every day? Defensive reactions over our mistakes can rob us of the opportunity for true and deep learning. Join us for an interactive dialogue on how to respond to “ist” mistakes. We will learn how to reduce defensiveness\, and instead pivot to accountability\, healing\, and understanding. If we wish to be strong allies against isms\, we must start the work within ourselves. Is there a difference between being a racist and engaging in racist behavior? REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nMichelle works as a Communication faculty member at GateWay Community College. Her areas of focus include identity\, active listening\, diversity\, inclusion\, equity\, service-learning\, and nonviolent communication. For the past nine years\, Michelle has served as a MOSAIC (Maximizing Our Strengths As an Inclusive Community) diversity and inclusion facilitator for the Maricopa Community Colleges. In addition to this work\, she also serves on the Healing Racism Committee; a group that facilitates public dialogues concerning current events and topics related to racism\, Arizona communities\, and American society.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/have-you-ever-been-called-racist-sexist-ageist-how-to-respond-to-ist-mistakes-with-michelle-dew/
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FRANKtalks1-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Glendale Public Library":MAILTO:dwarren@glendaleaz.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201205T153000
DTSTAMP:20201125T120515Z
CREATED:20201125T120515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T120515Z
UID:10066005-1607176800-1607182200@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:The Ballad of Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Originally conceived to celebrate Arizona’s Centennial in 2012\, “The Ballad of Arizona” has been updated to provide a more complete survey of important\, but often little-known\, chapters of Arizona’s unique history. A blend of music\, video\, and lecture\, “The Ballad of Arizona” is similar to “A Prairie Home Companion” but with an Arizona twist. The dozen vignettes featured in the presentation include the Buffalo Soldiers\, dude ranch history\, the Code Talkers\, forester Aldo Leopold\, Japanese-American Internment\, famous cattle drives\, the assassination of reporter Don Bolles\, and more stories that explore Arizona’s unique cultural and natural diversity. Jay Craváth is joined by Dan Shilling for this entertaining two-person presentation that combines song and story. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nJay Craváth\, Ph.D. is a composer\, writer\, and scholar in the field of music and Indigenous studies. He crafts programs from these interests into interactive discussions that include stories\, musical performance\, and illustrations/photography. One of his most recent publication is Iretaba: Mohave Chief and American Diplomat. Dr. Craváth will begin an Arizona tour in late May of 2017 for his latest album: Songs for Ancient Days. \nDan is the former executive director of Arizona Humanities\, where he worked for nearly 20 years. Since leaving AH\, Shilling has co-directed three NEH summer institutes on environmental ethics\, given dozens of presentations on place-based economic development\, and authored or edited several publications\, including Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Learning from Indigenous Methods for Environmental Sustainability(Cambridge 2018). A former high school teacher\, Dan holds a PhD in literature from ASU. He has served on dozens of boards and commissions. To acknowledge his many contributions to the state\, ASU presented him its most prestigious honor\, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/the-ballad-of-arizona-5/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cravath_headshot-e1564605288958-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201120T163000
DTSTAMP:20201028T115751Z
CREATED:20201028T115751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T115751Z
UID:10065998-1605884400-1605889800@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Not Racist or Anti-Racist? Talking About Race In America with Rowdy Duncan
DESCRIPTION:What is the difference between race and ethnicity? What does it mean to be anti-racist versus not racist? Understanding the history of race in America\, and its impact on all of us is important. Race is not just a complex subject of study\, but a lived experience that is unique to everyone. This means you can’t just read and learn about it from textbooks; you must talk to\, and listen to others. It is more important now than ever to be culturally competent. Is it possible to be “not-racist” in our society? What does it mean to be anti-racist? How can we be proactive in our anti-racist efforts? Participants will explore these questions in a unique\, interactive program that will improve their communication skills\, facilitate learning\, and help them navigate cultural differences at work and at home. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nUnderstanding the history of race in America\, and its impact on all of us is important. Race is not just a complex subject of study\, but a lived experience that is unique to everyone. This means you cannot just read and learn about it from textbooks; you must talk to and listen to others. It is more important now than ever to be culturally competent. Is it possible to be “not-racist” in our society? What does it mean to be anti-racist? How can we be proactive in our anti-racist efforts? Participants will explore these questions in a unique\, interactive program that will improve their communication skills\, facilitate learning\, and help them navigate cultural differences at work and at home.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/not-racist-or-anti-racist-talking-about-race-in-america-with-rowdy-duncan/
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rowdy-Duncan-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Camp Verde Community Library":MAILTO:Zachary.Garcia@campverde.az.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201119T173000
DTSTAMP:20201028T114710Z
CREATED:20201028T114710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T114710Z
UID:10065996-1605801600-1605807000@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:All My Relations: Indigenous Thinking in Seven Generations with Rowdy Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Who do you consider to be people that you are related to? Who is and is not part of your community? Is there a way to widen our perspective of who is part of our community and invested in our success. This workshop will introduce the idea of thinking in seven generations and examine the concept used in indigenous circles “All my relations”. What if we could learn to see in a more timeless frame? How we view the world\, and the contributions of others\, can be shaped by who we are “connected” to\, and who we are “disconnected” from. The choices we make about how we choose to live\, and what matters to us\, have much to do with the world we live in\, and the people who surround us\, at home\, at work\, and at play. Who is your “tribe?” Can you trace your family roots back to the beginning? Do we have any obligation to those who came before us\, or who come after us? What is our responsibility for making a better world? Participants will explore these questions in a unique\, interactive program that will improve their communication skills\, facilitate learning\, and help them navigate cultural differences at work and at home. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nRowdy has worked in the field of diversity and inclusion for over a decade. Currently he is full time faculty in the field of Communication with an emphasis in Interpersonal Communication\, Public Speaking\, and Intercultural Communication. He has lead peer Mentoring groups that educate youth about drug prevention\, educational success\, and college and career readiness.  Rowdy completed director training from the Anytown/Ourtown programs and teaches young people and their leaders about power\, privilege\, equity\, and inclusion. He also sits on the curriculum board for Anytown AZ. An engaging and passionate presenter and facilitator\, Rowdy is also the director of Phoenix College’s Diversity Incorporated.\, a program that teaches students how to present the MOSAIC inclusiveness program\, and he is an active member of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.  He also produces and delivers his Inclusive Activism Podcast bi-weekly to his thousands of listeners about how the intersections of Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Equity work are a form of Personal Leadership.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/all-my-relations-indigenous-thinking-in-seven-generations-with-rowdy-duncan/
CATEGORIES:Community Program,FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rowdy-Duncan-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Maricopa County Library District - Southeast Regional Branch":MAILTO:jennifergallagher@mcldaz.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201117T193000
DTSTAMP:20201102T154338Z
CREATED:20201102T154338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T154338Z
UID:10066003-1605636000-1605641400@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Atascosa Highlands: Social Ecology Along the US-Mexico Border with Luke Swenson and Jack Dash
DESCRIPTION:The Atascosa Highlands are an area of unmatched biological and cultural diversity\, located along a rugged stretch of the US-Mexico border. Over the last three years\, ecologist Jack Dash and photographer Luke Swenson have been pursuing an intensive study of the area\, designated by the Coronado National Forest Service as the Tumacacori Ecosystem Management Area. Their visual storytelling project\, An Annotated Flora of the Atascosa Highlands documents the environmental\, political\, and cultural forces shaping this unique landscape. Combining social ecology\, documentary photography and oral history interviews\, their work confronts the diverse\, and oftentimes competing perspectives of the region. Join us via Zoom for a live presentation of their work to explore how historical land use and border wall construction along the US-Mexico border is impacting the social ecology of the Atascosa Highlands. This event will be followed by a Q&A with Jack and Luke. REGISTER HERE \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\nJack Dash is an ecologist and Vice President of the Tucson Native Plant Society. He works at the non-profit native plant nursery Desert Survivors in Tucson\, Arizona. Luke Swenson is a documentary photographer based on the West Coast. He is a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, New York.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/atascosa-borderlands-social-ecology-along-the-us-mexico-border-with-luke-swenson-and-jack-dash/
CATEGORIES:Community Program
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201116T193000
DTSTAMP:20201008T143307Z
CREATED:20201008T143307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T143307Z
UID:10065995-1605549600-1605555000@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Our Right To Assemble: The History of Protest and Civil Disobedience in the U.S. with Matthew Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment prohibits the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures the right of people to come together and collectively express\, promote\, pursue\, and defend their collective or shared ideas. When and how have people engaged in protest? Who has engaged in protest? What is civil disobedience? Does everyone have the same right to assemble? In recent days the brutal murders of African Americans by the police has sparked widespread protest across the U.S. and even abroad. How do we balance public safety and human rights? How do race\, power and class impact access to free speech and the right to assemble? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood. \n 
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/our-right-to-assemble-the-history-of-protest-and-civil-disobedience-in-the-u-s-with-matthew-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Matthew-Whitaker-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Glendale Public Library":MAILTO:dwarren@glendaleaz.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201114T120000
DTSTAMP:20201102T135531Z
CREATED:20201102T135531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T135531Z
UID:10066002-1605349800-1605355200@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Hyenas in Petticoats–How Women Struggled Against Every Dirty Trick in the Books to Win the Vote! with Jana Bommersbach
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 19th Amendment in 2020\, it’s time to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote. History has downplayed suffrage\, as if it were just a footnote in American history\, when in fact\, it was the nation’s largest civil rights movement. Western women got the vote long before their Eastern sisters\, but don’t dare tell an Arizona suffragette that she had it easy. Arizona had its own dirty tricks. Jana exposes it all—the heroines\, the heroes and the haters. REGISTER HERE. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists. She has won accolades in every facet of her career— investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/hyenas-in-petticoats-how-women-struggled-against-every-dirty-trick-in-the-books-to-win-the-vote-with-jana-bommersbach/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Bommersbach-Jana-400x265-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201112T183000
DTSTAMP:20200831T103419Z
CREATED:20200831T103419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T103419Z
UID:10065987-1605200400-1605205800@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Re-Thinking Masculinity with Rowdy Duncan
DESCRIPTION:Masculinity is generally defined as “the qualities — habits and traits that society considers to be appropriate for a man.” So then what’s the buzz about “toxic” masculinity? Are all parts of masculinity bad? Are there good parts of masculinity? What are some notions of masculinity that have changed in the past – how did they change – why did they change? Big boys don’t cry. Real men don’t eat quiche. Boys will be boys. Don’t be a sissy. Man-up. How might we rethink the role of masculinity in a changing world? Participants will explore these questions in a unique\, interactive program that will improve their communication skills\, facilitate learning\, and help them navigate gender differences at work and at home. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRowdy has worked in the field of diversity and inclusion for over a decade. Currently\, he is full-time faculty in the field of Communication with an emphasis in Interpersonal Communication\, Public Speaking\, and Intercultural Communication. He has lead peer Mentoring groups that educate youth about drug prevention\, educational success\, and college and career readiness.  Rowdy completed director training from the Anytown/Ourtown programs and teaches young people and their leaders about power\, privilege\, equity\, and inclusion. He also sits on the curriculum board for Anytown AZ. An engaging and passionate presenter and facilitator\, Rowdy is also the director of Phoenix College’s Diversity Incorporated.\, a program that teaches students how to present the MOSAIC inclusiveness program\, and he is an active member of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.  He also produces and delivers his Inclusive Activism Podcast bi-weekly to his thousands of listeners about how the intersections of Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Equity work are a form of Personal Leadership.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/re-thinking-masculinity-with-rowdy-duncan/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rowdy-Duncan-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Coolidge Public Library":MAILTO:library@coolidgeaz.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201105T120000
DTSTAMP:20201029T114111Z
CREATED:20201029T114111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T114111Z
UID:10066001-1604574000-1604577600@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Hyenas in Petticoats: How Women Struggled Against Every Dirty Trick in the Book to Win The Vote! with Jana Bommersbach
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 100th birthday of the 19th Amendment in 2020\, it’s time to look back at the enormous effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote. History has downplayed suffrage\, as if it were just a footnote in American history\, when in fact\, it was the nation’s largest civil rights movement. Western women got the vote long before their Eastern sisters\, but don’t dare tell an Arizona suffragette that she had it easy. Arizona had its own dirty tricks. Jana exposes it all—the heroines\, the heroes and the haters. REGISTER HERE. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nJana Bommersbach is one of Arizona’s most honored and respected journalists. She has won accolades in every facet of her career— investigative reporter\, magazine columnist\, television commentator and author of nationally acclaimed books. She currently writes for True West magazine\, digging up the true stories behind the popular myths\, with an emphasis on Arizona’s real history and women of the Old West. Her insight\, knowledge and wit produce exuberant\, riveting speeches that always garner rave reviews.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/hyenas-in-petticoats-how-women-struggled-against-every-dirty-trick-in-the-book-to-win-the-vote-with-jana-bommersbach/
CATEGORIES:AZ Speaks,Community Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Bommersbach-Jana-400x265-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Maricopa County Historical Society dba Desert Caballeros Western Museum":MAILTO:director@westernmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201019T193000
DTSTAMP:20200831T103045Z
CREATED:20200831T103045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200831T103045Z
UID:10065986-1603130400-1603135800@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Gender\, Race\, Class and Election 2020 with Matthew Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:It has been said that the 2020 Presidential election is a “battle for the soul” of a divided America–a quaking nation whose fault lines include race\, class\, gender\, urban\, rural\, north\, mid-west\, south\, rich\, poor\, middle class\, young\, middle-aged\, and senior. How have these divisions influenced recent elections? Does the forthcoming election promise to conform to\, or deviate from\, these divisions? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion\, that will help them navigate election 2020 as informed and perspicacious voters. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/gender-race-class-and-election-2020-with-matthew-whitaker/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Matthew-Whitaker-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201016T120000
DTSTAMP:20200928T153201Z
CREATED:20200928T153201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T153201Z
UID:10065993-1602844200-1602849600@azhumanities.org
SUMMARY:Nice is Not Enough: Understanding Systemic Oppression with Rory Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:Current events across the nation are challenging us to take a hard look at how some groups of people are being treated differently from others on a daily basis. Why does this happen? What systems intentionally or implicitly benefit some people at the expense of others? How does systemic oppression impact certain groups at work\, at school\, and in the community? As the beneficiaries of these systemic decisions\, policies or laws\, we are often not even aware of the impact on us\, or the harm to others. This program provides an opportunity to explore how systems impact people differently\, and the steps we can take personally to eliminate unfair treatment and harm to others. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRory specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. She is a certified professional coach and mediator trained in interest-based problem resolution. Rory’s consulting work specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. Rory worked with the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD) for a decade providing strategic direction to MCCCD’s diversity\, inclusiveness and engagement plan. She developed the MOSAIC curriculum for MCCCD’s Talent Management initiative as lead curriculum designer\, and provided facilitation\, mediation and coaching for the Leadership Advancement Program\, and for faculty\, administrators and employees. Rory collaborates with social justice advocates in Arizona to address racism\, hate crimes\, white supremacy and health care disparities through public speaking\, community dialogues\, training\, and media communications. Rory is co-founder of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/nice-is-not-enough-understanding-systemic-oppression-with-rory-gilbert/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://azhumanities.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rory-Gilbert-1-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Pima Community College Library":MAILTO:akopkowski@pima.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201009T163000
DTSTAMP:20200928T153821Z
CREATED:20200928T153821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T153821Z
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SUMMARY:Nice is Not Enough: Understanding Systemic Oppression
DESCRIPTION:Current events across the nation are challenging us to take a hard look at how some groups of people are being treated differently from others on a daily basis. Why does this happen? What systems intentionally or implicitly benefit some people at the expense of others? How does systemic oppression impact certain groups at work\, at school\, and in the community? As the beneficiaries of these systemic decisions\, policies or laws\, we are often not even aware of the impact on us\, or the harm to others. This program provides an opportunity to explore how systems impact people differently\, and the steps we can take personally to eliminate unfair treatment and harm to others. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRory specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. She is a certified professional coach and mediator trained in interest-based problem resolution. Rory’s consulting work specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. Rory worked with the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD) for a decade providing strategic direction to MCCCD’s diversity\, inclusiveness and engagement plan. She developed the MOSAIC curriculum for MCCCD’s Talent Management initiative as lead curriculum designer\, and provided facilitation\, mediation and coaching for the Leadership Advancement Program\, and for faculty\, administrators and employees. Rory collaborates with social justice advocates in Arizona to address racism\, hate crimes\, white supremacy and health care disparities through public speaking\, community dialogues\, training\, and media communications. Rory is co-founder of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/nice-is-not-enough-understanding-systemic-oppression-2/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Camp Verde Community Library":MAILTO:Zachary.Garcia@campverde.az.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T193000
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SUMMARY:Our Right To Assemble: The History of Protest and Civil Disobedience in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment prohibits the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures the right of people to come together and collectively express\, promote\, pursue\, and defend their collective or shared ideas. When and how have people engaged in protest? Who has engaged in protest? What is civil disobedience? Does everyone have the same right to assemble? In recent days the brutal murders of African Americans by the police has sparked widespread protest across the U.S. and even abroad. How do we balance public safety and human rights? How do race\, power and class impact access to free speech and the right to assemble? Participants will explore these questions in a safe\, interactive discussion. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker\nMatthew Whitaker is a decorated educator\, historian\, author\, social justice advocate\, motivational speaker\, and founder of the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy\, where he taught for 16 years. Whitaker’s expertise lies in U.S. history\, African American history\, race relations\, social movements\, cultural competency\, equity and inclusion\, teaching excellence\, and community partnerships.  Whitaker has received numerous awards including the 2016 DLA Diversity and Inclusion Award\, ASU’s 2015 Pioneer Award for work on African American life and culture\, and 2014 DLA Inclusive Workplace Award. Whitaker has spoken throughout the U.S. and abroad\, and has been featured on CNN\, NPR\, PBS\, WVON\, and KEMET. His books include Hurricane Katrina: America’s Unnatural Disaster\, Race Work: The Rise of Civil Rights in the Urban West\, and his forthcoming memoir\, The Undisputed Truth: A Revolutionary Journey to Black Manhood.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/our-right-to-assemble-the-history-of-protest-and-civil-disobedience-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch":MAILTO:sterrl@mohave.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20201001T163000
DTSTAMP:20200928T150854Z
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SUMMARY:Do You See What I See? Implicit Bias For Better or Worse with Rory Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:We come from different places and backgrounds. Our life experiences and backgrounds can affect the way we see the world and each other\, for better or worse. What is implicit bias\, and how does it shape our attitudes and actions towards others? How do stereotypes affect our understanding\, actions\, and decisions? “Implicit bias” can cause us to have feelings and attitudes about other people based on characteristics such as race\, ethnicity\, age\, ability\, and appearance. How can we learn to navigate the world as seen through the eyes of people different from us? How can we share what we have learned with people at home\, at work\, and in the communities we live in? REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nRory specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. She is a certified professional coach and mediator trained in interest-based problem resolution. Rory’s consulting work specializes in supporting organizations committed to enhancing diversity\, and creating more inclusive cultures. Rory worked with the Maricopa Community Colleges (MCCCD) for a decade providing strategic direction to MCCCD’s diversity\, inclusiveness and engagement plan. She developed the MOSAIC curriculum for MCCCD’s Talent Management initiative as lead curriculum designer\, and provided facilitation\, mediation and coaching for the Leadership Advancement Program\, and for faculty\, administrators and employees. Rory collaborates with social justice advocates in Arizona to address racism\, hate crimes\, white supremacy and health care disparities through public speaking\, community dialogues\, training\, and media communications. Rory is co-founder of the Healing Racism Public Dialogue Series\, winner of the 2008 National League of Cities Promoting Inclusive Award.
URL:https://azhumanities.org/event/do-you-see-what-i-see-implicit-bias-for-better-or-worse-with-rory-gilbert/
LOCATION:Cottonwood Public Library\, 100 S. 6th St.\, Cottonwood\, AZ\, 86326\, United States
CATEGORIES:FRANK Talks
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