Social Justice Research Center

05/11/2021

The last day of Ramadan is May 12. Here is some information about how to support your Muslim friends during the observance of Ramadan:

Do you have questions about Ramadan? This article covers the basics of how non-Muslims can support Muslims, especially during this holy month.

05/06/2021

¡Feliz Seis de Mayo! Hopefully yesterday's festivities were respectful and authentically celebratory of Mexican culture. Attached here is an article that brings perspective to the severe cultural appropriation that happens on Cinco de May.

Mexican culture cannot be reduced to tacos, oversized sombreros and piñatas.

05/03/2021

Help us bring Awareness and Advocacy on May 5th @ 12 PM for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women/People Day.

Join us with our panelists Cheryl Horn, Lynette Grey Bull, Ruth Anna Buffalo, Lynette St. Clair, with Moderator Andrea Clifford.

Register here: https://uwyo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ihdr2XT3T0W7GS_JSZNOXw

More info: http://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2021/04/uw-virtual-awareness-day-for-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women,-girls-may-5.html

04/26/2021

The University of Wyoming’s Black Studies Center will host “Allyship, White Privilege and Social Justice Racism,” a free webinar, Wednesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. The webinar will feature diversity, equity and inclusion experts. Those interested in viewing the webinar can do so by joining via a Zoom link at https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/91665858412

http://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2021/04/uw-webinar-to-examine-allyship,-white-privilege-and-social-justice-racism.html

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04/24/2021

Celebrating our Earth and Amanda Gorman's powerful poetry.

"It is a hope that implores us at an uncompromising core to keep rising up for an Earth more than worth fighting for." http://climaterealityproject.org

04/22/2021

Happy Earth Day! This day marks a renewal in our year-long, daily commitment to regenerating a healthy human relationship to our planet and all her inhabitants. Check out the following links below for inspiration to keep the Earth Day celebration going year-round.

Youtube and Blog: https://www.lucybiggers.com/one-small-step
Podcast, Youtube and Blog: https://browngirlgreen.org/index
Beyond Plastics: https://www.beyondplastics.org/

BECOME A PLASTIC POLLUTION EXPERT! Take our founder and President, Judith Enck’s seven-week online class, Beyond Plastic Pollution, offered by Bennington College’s Center for the Advancement of Public Action.This in-depth masterclass on all things plastic pollution-related will be held via Zoom ...

04/19/2021

Join TODAY, 4/19 from 4-5PM for the UW Library Social Justice Workshop.

This event is for graduate students that wish to discover literature that is focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion within their respective fields of study.

This workshop will give students a brief overview/refresher of how to use the UW Library, while also providing insider tips and tricks for discovering articles and/or current literature focused on social justice across various disciplines.

If you plan on attending, please RSVP to [email protected] by the morning of 4/19.

Zoom link: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/9903956663

04/16/2021

Join us today at the Shepard Symposium on Social Justice! Visit https://shepardsymposium.weebly.com to register for the symposium and receive a Zoom link for our panel discussion starting at 11 AM.

04/16/2021

Please join us for the last day of Shepard Symposium, tomorrow 4/16. Register here if you haven't already: http://www.shepardsymposium.org/

04/16/2021

Cultural Community IDEAs: A Town Hall Listening Session
Friday, April 16, 11-12

-How does the Laramie community experience/want to experience arts and culture?
-How do we address the overall culture of our institutions with inclusivity and diversity?
-What steps must be taken to ensure that equitable practices and just access guide artistic and cultural engagement in our community?

These are some of the questions being asked by a collective of Laramie Arts and Culture workers, organized by Anne Mason of Relative Theatrics and Laura McDermit of the Laramie Public Art Coalition. Along with the UW Council of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Community Engagement Subcommittee, we aim to promote dialogue around DEI issues in our community and to bring together community members to create a DEI Action plan for the city of Laramie.

This SSSJ Session will be the first step of many towards our vision of a more just, thriving, and welcoming community.

04/12/2021

Join this evening for an opportunity to dialogue with author Liza Wiemer about her book, The Assignment, which "compels readers to explore the historical and current impact of antisemitism and discrimination.": https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-assignment-an-nner-member-event-with-educator-author-liza-wiemer-tickets-143201446381

04/08/2021

If you missed it, reach out for a recording!