Community Connection Thursday June 11th
The Vice President of the Indianapolis Public Schools School Board has written an Op-Ed that will be in this week’s edition of the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper.
The Theme of the Op-Ed is: Eliminating racial inequities
Some of the things he says in the article are:
“It is time for our current school board members and educational leaders across our city to implement transformative policies and procedures that seek to disrupt and dismantle systemic racial inequities across our school systems…..Our children deserve policies that support and sustain learning environments that honor equity and inclusion.”
Phone Guest:
Evan Hawkins – Vice President of the IPS School Board Commissioner
Let’s Talk: An Honest Conversation About Race
Presented by – Indianapolis Public Schools
Tomorrow, Friday June 12th, 12:00 PM Noon
***This is an ONLINE event only***
“Join IPS leaders as they tackle the issue of race in America. This virtual conversation, hosted on Zoom, will include a Q&A session.”
Presenters:
Dr. Patricia Payne, Racial Equity Office Director
Aleesia Johnson, IPS Superintendent
Michael O’Connor, IPS Board President
Evan Hawkins, IPS Board Vice President
Sign up here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/WN_BKVsJ9T_RxGs4Yw1Q-irTg
CBLC Book Fest 2020 (Virtual): Blacks and the Vote
– Center for Black Literature and Culture
THIS SATURDAY, June 13 1:00pm – 3:00pm
***Online Event Only***
About:
“Join us for this special online event presented by the Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) at Central Library featuring notable authors and discussion surrounding the theme, “Blacks and the Vote.” Included will be a keynote address and moderated panel conversation.”
Phone Guest:
Nichelle Hayes – Director of the Center for Black Literature & Culture at the Central Library
Donisha Posely
Find out more here:
