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The first semester of Shine a Light: Promoting Conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has ended. This talk series was developed at UAF's  in partnership with UAF's and .

The sessions seek to encourage understanding, build empathy and engage everyone in thinking critically about our worldviews. Did you miss one? for recordings of this semester's speakers.

"Uncivilized: A Context for ÐÓ°Épro Native Equity"
with Evon Peter — Jan. 25

"Black in Hindsight: A Review of Black History in ÐÓ°Épro"
with Jo Malbert Narváez — Feb. 22

"Who is Elizabeth Peratrovich, Our ÐÓ°Épro Native Civil Rights Leader?"
with Jaqueline Kus.een Pata — March 29

"Finding Value at Home"
with Ana Hoffman — April 19

"The Complexities of Anti-Asian Racism"
with EJ David — May 17

"Beyond Stonewall: Past and Present Movements for LBGTQ+ Equality"
with Ronnie Houchin — June 21

The Shine a Light speaker series will kick off this fall live from the Troth Yeddha' Campus, in Fairbanks, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23. Keep an eye out for talks to continue throughout the fall semester at a new time slot — noon on the third Tuesday of the month. Mark your calendar!