equity

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    Equity Speaker Series continues with Assétou Xango

    Equity Speaker Series continues with Assétou Xango thumbnail Assétou Xango, also known as the Dark Goddess Poet, works to dismantle "the dangerous, colonial binaries that restrict or full existence." Courtesy photo

    On Nov. 29, MANAUS and The Arts Camps at Willits (TACAW) will host poet Assétou Xango for the fourth installment of their Equity Speakers Series in the Roaring Fork Valley.
    The Equity Speaker Series is a free, community-facing program that hosts space for experts in the realm of diversity,… read more →

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    TACAW presents 'good challenges' with MANAUS equity programming

    TACAW presents ‘good challenges’ with MANAUS equity programming thumbnail At the upcoming Equity Speaker Series event, Dr. Adriana Alvarez, will discuss a partnership with Glenwood Springs Elementary School to provide examples of the ways classroom learning can integrate and honor students’ identities, families and life experiences. Courtesy photo

    On July 26, Adriana Alvarez, Ph.D., will present the second installment in the Equity Speaker Series at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW).

    The series is an initiative of MANAUS’ Equity Action Project and, according to the website, “is a seven-week, anti-racism and race equity and… read more →

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    MANAUS creates sustainable social justice solutions

    MANAUS creates sustainable social justice solutions thumbnail Bryan Alvarez-Terrazas, manager of MANAUS' Equity Action Project, enjoys a sunny afternoon with Changa, reading a book by George Stranahan in the newly-launched Social Justice Library at the Third Street Center. Photo by Raleigh Burleigh

    People have an innate desire to help. Oftentimes, when a community is faced with a challenge, that desire becomes immediate, almost urgent; like a river gaining velocity during a storm, these people gather knowledge — books are read, money is donated and time is volunteered.

    But how do you keep… read more →

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    Opening the door to outdoor accessibility

    Opening the door to outdoor accessibility thumbnail The Gear Library (opening soon) indulges many sports for enthusiasts both big and small, as demonstrated by founder Olivia Lewis. Photo by Paula Mayer

    In 2021, over half of all Americans participated in some type of outdoor recreation, according to the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) annual recreation trend report. Although this number has been steadily increasing since the pandemic, the OIA also found that there is a consistent and significant lack of… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - Nov. 18, 2021

    Equity?

    Equity. What’s that? Whatever it is, we’d better scramble toward it if we want to be seen as righteous.

    Stan Badgett

    Carbondale 

     

    Thanks from Ascendigo

    On Oct. 29, Ascendigo Autism Services hosted our second annual Trunk or Treat event, offering a safe and fun environment for Halloween… read more →

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    Commissioners get serious about multicultural outreach

    Commissioners get serious about multicultural outreach thumbnail Garfield County Chairman John Martin. Sketch by Larry Day.

    Garfield County Commissioners, at a work session on May 4, welcomed New Castle Councilwoman Crystal Mariscal to assist with bringing to fruition a campaign promise made by Commissioner Mike Samson.

    The idea to form a Garfield County Latino Outreach Group/Coalition or Council of Diversity came about… read more →