Join the CT Old State house and returning guest Dr. Dominic DeBrincat of Missouri Western State University for a look at the experience of free and enslaved Black New Englanders in colonial New London's county courts.
The theme of Fairfield University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – “Social Justice Now” – invokes this idea of the “now” and invites us to consider what it means in 2023. In light of our current challenges – from climate change to the persistence of white supremacy, the suppression of voting rights, and ongoing struggles against racial inequities - Dr. King’s warned against taking “the tranquilizing drug of gradualism” and urged us to choose action against complacency and pessimism. The Convocation Speaker, Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead is the founding director of The Karson Institute for Race, Peace & Social Justice and an associate professor of communication and African and African American Studies at Loyola University Maryland. Free in-person event, registration required.
LWV is turning 103 on February 14! Celebrate over a century of empowering voters and defending democracy by joining a virtual pep rally, alongside advocacy partners and special performers. Registration is recommended.
If you work with older adults, or if you are (or know someone) 65+, join this free, 30-minute webinar from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to learn how you can share a lifetime of experience and protect others from scams. The FTC will discuss its updated Pass It On materials, which give older adults a way to share what they know about everything from business impersonators to romance scams and identity theft. We’ll share the updated website, discuss how you can get free materials for your group presentations, share ready-made presentations for each topic, and talk and hear about ideas for getting the word out in your community. This webinar is open to everyone.
If you work with older adults, or if you are (or know someone) 65+, join this free, 30-minute webinar from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to learn how you can share a lifetime of experience and protect others from scams. The FTC will discuss its updated Pass It On materials, which give older adults a way to share what they know about everything from business impersonators to romance scams and identity theft. We’ll share the updated website, discuss how you can get free materials for your group presentations, share ready-made presentations for each topic, and talk and hear about ideas for getting the word out in your community. This webinar is open to everyone.
Si trabaja con personas mayores, o si usted es (o conoce a alguien) mayor de 65 años, únase a este taller gratuito de 30 minutos para aprender cómo puede compartir sus experiencias para proteger a otros de las estafas. La FTC presentará sus materiales actualizados Pásalo, que brindan a las personas mayores una forma de compartir lo que saben sobre todo tipo de temas, desde impostores de negocios hasta estafas de romances y el robo de identidad. Compartiremos el sitio web actualizado, discutiremos cómo puede obtener materiales gratuitos para las presentaciones de su grupo, compartiremos presentaciones preparadas para cada tema y hablaremos y escucharemos ideas para correr la voz en su comunidad. Este seminario web está abierto a todos.
Si trabaja con personas mayores, o si usted es (o conoce a alguien) mayor de 65 años, únase a este taller gratuito de 30 minutos para aprender cómo puede compartir sus experiencias para proteger a otros de las estafas. La FTC presentará sus materiales actualizados Pásalo, que brindan a las personas mayores una forma de compartir lo que saben sobre todo tipo de temas, desde impostores de negocios hasta estafas de romances y el robo de identidad. Compartiremos el sitio web actualizado, discutiremos cómo puede obtener materiales gratuitos para las presentaciones de su grupo, compartiremos presentaciones preparadas para cada tema y hablaremos y escucharemos ideas para correr la voz en su comunidad. Este seminario web está abierto a todos.
Please join the Wilton Library and the Wilton League of Women Voters for a Legislative Dialogue with Senator Ceci Maher (District 26) and Representative Keith Denning (District 42). This dialogue will give elected state legislators an opportunity to present their priorities for the 2023 Connecticut Assembly session, and for constituents to provide them feedback and ask them questions about issues facing our town and state. Registration recommended, as space is limited.
Black female organizers have made vast contributions to society, leading crucial influential action toward a more just reality. But these stories are often reduced, undocumented, or forgotten. Recent important research from Kathryn Angelica and Dr. Brittney Yancy are helping change that. Learn about their work and the forgotten histories of Connecticut’s Black women activists during this inspiring program.
$5 suggested donation at the door.
Join DC photographer, film producer and social justice activist Phil Portlock and his wife Pat Sloan as they present, “MLK: THE LIFE OF A PROPHET ”, a 30 minute film tribute to the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a second viewing. Please click READ MORE and find the event link to attend.