A Big THANK YOU for your November Donations to Homeward Bound!

The American Indian Community Development Corporation (AICDC) that runs Homeward Bound was ecstatic to have received so many donations! A big thank you to all who were able to give. 

Still interested in donating? Check out there website below.

SOAR: Coffee and Bagels

Interested in joining SOAR for a semester? Join us for coffee and bagels to learn more! We commit about 2-3 hours per month.

Wednesday, January 26 at 12:10-1 PM

Amundson 287

UPCOMING EVENTS

Environmental Justice: Research and Community Partnerships January 19, 12 - 1 PM. Register Here.

Health for All January 20, 12 - 1 PM. Register Here.

Madam Speaker: A Book Talk with Author Susan Page January 25, 12 - 1 PM. Register Here.

Bioethics: The Minnesota End-of-Life Option Act January 28, 12 - 1:30 PM. Register Here.

Distinguished Carlson Lecture 2022: Malala Yousafzai February 1, 12 - 1 PM. Register Here.

Why Does Racial Inequality Persist? February 3, 12 - 1 PM. Register Here.

Check out some resources below to honor Dr. King's legacy and to learn more.

LEARN | Legacy of Dr. King

Watch a movie dedicated to Dr. King’s legacy. 

• "Selma,” Ava Duvernay's depiction of the historic march;
• Clark Johnson’s "Boycott" on the start of the civil rights movement; or
• "Shared Legacies," outlining historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation.

Explore our list of books that honor his legacy.

ACT | Preserve Voting Rights

Dr. King’s family has specifically requested that people refrain from the standard Martin Luther King Day celebrations unless federal lawmakers pass voting rights legislation. Take the pledge to preserve voting rights for all.

GIVE | #GiveUsTheBallot

#GiveUsTheBallot is a campaign to combat the assault on democracy we see today. Joining is a fight against racism and advancing racial justice in America. Donate to fight for voting rights and protect our democracy.

Sources

Bagels [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://masondining.sodexomyway.com/dining-near-me/einstein-merten

Legacy of Dr. King [Text]. Retrieved from http://20465691.hs-sites.com/honor-the-full-legacy-of-dr.-martin-luther-king-jr?ecid=ACsprvu_y9dMkd5s-BkDlxzXwsHpIF24nuPgLkRNOtrrypLwulKMvhYqgvaL61vXEwCZooMtixyf&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=201027215&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8HkaulcRK7Qw8H1OuVwkBJJAq-NzQqlgXBZZH1fKGdLfShFbd4BytS0_m0Smyxqh1VrjfLHEFvD837fA36oIy17xSsCw&utm_content=201027215&utm_source=hs_email

MLK Memorial  [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/story/attendees-of-martin-luther-king-jrs-funeral

Preserve Voting Rights [Text, Online Image]. Retrieved from https://marchonforvotingrights.org/

#Giveustheballot [Text, Online Image]. Retrieved from https://www.giveustheballot.org/exhibition

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