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Overturning Roe will hurt Black people. Period.
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Before George Floyd was a household name, four L.A. officers were “not guilty” of an incident of police brutality seen worldwide. Explore that era, then join a discussion about how July 2020 was the latest in a long cycle—and how South Bend can stop it.
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Is “free speech” the ability to say anything without consequence? Most people in the U.S. (including Twitter’s new owner) fundamentally misinterpret this—with huge consequences.
Learn about real free speech (and responsibilities) in the #CRHCWeekendRead
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On Apr 29, 1992: All-White Jury Acquits Officers Who Beat Rodney King Despite Video Evidence calendar.eji.org/racial-inju…
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It would cost $45 billion to provide every American with tuition-free community college for 5 years.
Breaking News: Elon Musk struck a deal on Monday to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion. nyti.ms/3xSwcgv
Before we said George Floyd’s name, four L.A. policemen were “not guilty” of an incident of brutality seen worldwide. Explore that era and join a discussion about how July 2020 was a repeating cycle—and how South Bend can stop it from happening again.
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Tonight (Apr. 24): Featured artist Lulama Moyo joins Pam Blair as she opens a welcoming stage for brand new and experienced poets to listen, support, and share. In-person and online. Tap below for more information and the Zoom link.
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ALT The Poetry Den: Foreground shows a computer with an image of host Pam Blair speaking. In the background, Pam is on the right presenting before an audience.
Spring into beauty at the Poetry Den. In-person and online. Sunday, April 24, 6-8pm. Tap below for more.
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ALT The Poetry Den: Foreground shows a computer with an image of host Pam Blair speaking. In the background, Pam is on the right presenting before an audience.
“Black librarians across the country go into work every day [as] books that tell the truth about America’s history of racism are being forced off the shelves.”
The deep necessity and underrepresentation of Black librarians for the #CRHCWeekendRead.
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Today's the day to “Make Waves” at @IUSouthBend. A $22 donation directly supports our ability to gather our community—online and in-person—to learn, to converse, and to take actions that have a real impact. #IUDay
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Wait… What?
Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some
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See how one artist worked with an African American family and a local museum to not only exhibit injustice, but directly challenge disparities in home appraisals for the #CRHCWeekendRead.
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Before we said George Floyd’s name, four L.A. policemen were “not guilty” of an incident of brutality seen worldwide. Explore that era and join a discussion about how July 2020 was a repeating cycle—and how South Bend can stop it from happening again.
events.iu.edu/iusbcivil/even…
“Make Waves” with a $22 gift (honoring 22 years since our founding) and support our ability to gather community online and in-person to learn, converse, and take actions that have a real impact: crowdfunding.iu.edu/make-wav…
Show @IUSouthBend how vital we are in the community. #IUDay
