The Jordan Institute for Families
The UNC School of Social Work
The inaugural Race, Racism, and Racial Equity (R3) Symposium, hosted by the University Office for Diversity and Inclusion, is a series of virtual events that will bring together scholars and researchers from across campus to share their work with Carolina and the broader community. We will provide context on the state of race at UNC and in the […]
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health invites you to the 26th National Health Equity Research Webcast that will take place on Friday, September 11th at 2:00 P.M. ET on Zoom. This year’s webcast will be a live 90-min. interactive webinar. Register for FREE now!
As we celebrate the hard-won right to vote, join us to learn more about racial justice and voting with Stacey Abrams, Founder of Fair Fight Action on September 15, 4:30-5:30 pm ET. Register today to hear from Stacey about how far we have come and what more we need to do to ensure access to […]
Ruth Wilson Gilmore is a leader in the movement to abolish prisons, which has taken on new resonance amidst current protests for racial justice and calls to “defund the police.” According to a New York Times feature on her work, “Abolition means not just the closing of prisons but the presence, instead, of vital systems of support that […]
The first in a series: If your clients are not talking about racism — What are you doing wrong? Dr. Williams will spell out deliberate steps for building allyship from the start of therapy, as well as how to recognize, avoid, and repair inadvertent micro-aggressions that can occur. All events are from 12-2pm, for the […]
The University Libraries has prepared a set of events and informational resources to support voters during the 2020 election, including a drop in booth for people to ask questions and library staff always on hand to answer questions via live chat and social media accounts. Join via Zoom Do you have questions regarding voter registration, […]
Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges Vote in person: procedure and challenges Information on the website VOTE411.org How can […]
Another event in the University Libraries line up. Join via Zoom Representatives from the League of Women Voters of Orange, Durham, and Chatham will discuss what you need to know to vote. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. The non-partisan presentation will cover: Challenges to voting during COVID-19 Student voting (home vs. campus) Voter registration Vote absentee by mail: procedure and challenges […]
This Web event will feature leaders from CSWE, social work programs, voting rights activists, and leaders from the National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign who have launched the Voting Is Social Work campaign. Programs will highlight their activities that help drive voter engagement, and speakers will highlight free resources that make it easy for students […]
The first of a three-part webinar from the Institute of African American Research -- The IAAR is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by hosting a 3-part webinar series titled “Carolina's Black Trailblazers: An Intergenerational Conversation." The series will include two-hour talks with different members of Carolina's Black alumni and students discussing their experiences and visions for the campus.
ALL are welcome to attend this online workshop hosted by You Can Vote to learn the latest rules for voting. You will learn: - Up-to-date voting laws - 2020 Election Schedule and what is on the ballot - How to successfully educate and motivate voters to cast their ballot - Voter Registration best practices using […]
Help register, educate, and empower new voters by making calls to other North Carolinians. Join You Can Vote at 5pm for a training on the script and calling tool, followed by calls at 6pm. This is a remote activity that can be done from home -- all you need is a laptop or desktop computer […]
