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Oct 5, 2021 16 tweets 5 min read
Welcome back to another #CourageousConversations! Today, we'll be discussing the history of voter suppression and how it impacts the way our democracy functions today. Follow along on this thread for highlights from the conversation. Dr. Greg Williams starts the conversation off with a brief overview of the history of voter suppression in the country - noting that it is a systemic issue, meaning it's embedded within our country's history and system #CourageousConversations
Sep 14, 2021 24 tweets 7 min read
Welcome to another #CourageousConversation! Today we are so lucky to have Tricia Rose discussing systemic racism with us. Tricia starts the conversation with an incredible bang - sharing that she will discuss how systemic racism creates the culture we all live within #CourageousConversations
Aug 3, 2021 20 tweets 15 min read
And we're back for another #CourageousConversations! Today we're talking about #housingdiscrimination and #redlining with local experts. Follow along for highlights from the convo! .@saphyr29 sets the stage for the discussion noting that "housing in the United States is a case study for structural inequity." #CourageousConversations #equity #housingdiscrimination #redlining
Jun 29, 2021 19 tweets 6 min read
Welcome back to another #CourageousConversations! Today we'll be talking food insecurity and race. Use the hashtag to join in the conversation! .@saphyr29 begins by setting the stage, noting that hunger and food insecurity happens every day, in every community. #CourageousConversations
Apr 27, 2021 32 tweets 15 min read
It's time for another #CourageousConversations! Keep an eye on our account and follow this thread for highlights from the panel. An incredible, poignant opening from our own @saphyr29, she notes "Can we really be free, when we're experiencing inequality?" #CourageousConversations #LiveUnited #CommunityUnited
Apr 21, 2021 13 tweets 6 min read
This morning we are joined by the incredible @dgslaw to talk about capacity building as part of our Social Justice Fund series. We believe that strong, healthy nonprofits can show up better and help more, and we thank DGS for giving their expertise in support of this. First up, Sterling LeBouef is discussing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act in Colorado and how this impacts various areas of employment processes. #capacitybuilding