There will be speakers, information about existing organizations, group discussions
and PLANNING FOR NEXT STEPS … YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SCOT NAKAGAWA: a political strategist and organizer with over four decades of experience exploring questions of structural racism, white supremacy, and social justice.

DISCUSSION FACILITATOR: KATE BITZ:   Western States Center Program Senior Organizer whose work and commentary have been featured in the Washington Post and NPR’s All Things Considered.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:  Introducing several organizations working to strengthen our welcoming community, protect our democratic institutions and oppose hatred and bigotry.  A Community Engagement Resource Guide will be available with information about others.

DISCUSSION GROUPS* : Each group will have a facilitator and note taker

This group is NOW CLOSED #1 ADDRESSING THEOCRACY:  What is Dominionism and its goals for changing our community and what democratic institutions are targeted? How can we protect pluralism while remaining true to our values of justice and inclusion?

This group is NOW CLOSED #2 EXPANDING THE CIRCLE & FINDING COMMON GROUND:  Reaching out and across lines to explore what unites us and how can we reach new people, and highlight common ground.

#3 SUPPORTING PUBLIC SCHOOLS:  How do we preserve and strengthen our vital public school system and what help can we offer the schools?

#4 AFFIRMING INCLUSION - AN AMERICAN VALUE:  How can we affirm and celebrate the benefits of respecting and valuing diverse groups & individuals in a welcoming, safe, inclusive community that recognizes our shared humanity.

#5 CONNECTING WITH UI STUDENTS:  Through cross generational efforts, how do we build relationships and communicate with UI students and learn about their needs, making them more welcome & supported in the community.