Educators' group promotes racial harmony in Birmingham
Series of community workshops will explore diversity
The Birmingham chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) has a Race Relations and Diversity Task Force that is striving to promote mutual understanding among people.
Upcoming sessions at the Community House of Birmingham, 380 S. Bates, are:
- 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, Is Our Freedom Protected?
- 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, Do Young People Have It Right in Terms of Race Relations?
- 8 .m. Thursday, Oct. 21, Can We Work Together?
AAUW is kicking off fall activities at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, with an "Each One, Bring One" membership recruitment event at Northbrook Presbyterian Church on 14 Mile Road at Lahser.
SOURCES
http://aauw-birmmi.org/calendar_of_events.htm
http://www.muninetguide.com/states/michigan/municipality/Birmingham.php
http://local.yahoo.com/info-16115181-community-house-of-birmingham-birmingham
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Post a CommentThese sound like wonderful workshops. I will have to see if there is anything like that near me. I would love to spread the word if so. Meantime, sharing this info for those able to attend these. :)