Events & Activities

A PBS Special: The Myth of Thanksgiving: Native American Perspectives on 'The Pilgrims'

In this one-hour documentary featuring Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag, historian and independent scholar; and Cassius Spears, a Knowledge Keeper and Narragansett Tribal Member. This video presents a special discussion sharing Native American perspectives on the arrival of European settlers in New England 400 years ago. The conversation will examine the experiences of Native populations at the time of the settlers’ arrival, what is actually known about the first Thanksgiving, and how native tribes see themselves in today’s construction of the United States.

A PBS Special: Firing Line: Counting the Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover

This PBS special, hosted by Margaret Hoover, explores the integrity of U.S. election vote counting, addressing issues like voter suppression, election security, and disinformation. It features expert interviews and discussions on historical and current voting procedures, highlighting the importance of transparency and democracy.

Showcase of Movie "Origin" (In Person event)

The fundamentals and right to vote is a democratic activity. Adam invites UCLA professor of law, Rick Hasen to uncover the genuine threats to elections and explore potential solutions. Understanding the importance of voting, our rights, and knowing about our democracy is the thrust of this series. The film explores how caste influences societies, linking racial injustices, the Indian caste system, and Nazi atrocities. It highlights the lasting impact of historical oppression and the need to understand caste to address inequality.

Voting is Broken – Adam Conover with Rick Hasen

The fundamentals and right to vote is a democratic activity. Adam invites UCLA professor of law, Rick Hasen to uncover the genuine threats to elections and explore potential solutions. Understanding the importance of voting, our rights, and knowing about our democracy is the thrust of this series.

ORA Social Justice Working Group: Discussion Panel & Events Committee presented “The AIDS Vaccine: Progress.” A presentation from Dr. Cassie Grimsley Ackerley

Emory ORA SJWG joined Emory Pride Employee Network at the Atlanta Pride 5K Run

SJWG Lunch and Learn

Documentary Viewing: "Stamped from the Beginning"

Film Viewing and Dinner

Film: Bob Marley: One Love (2 hours) After film discussion: Dive Girl restaurant for food, drinks, and discussions

Black History Month Trivia

explored and honored the rich history, culture, and achievements of African American people

Film Viewing and dinner

Film: Origin (2 hours, 21 minutes) Location: AMC Madison Yards 8 Time: 3:15 PM-6:15 PM After film discussion: Dive Girl restaurant for food, drinks, and discussions

Giving Thanks: Sharing Our Cultural Traditions

The Social Justice Working Group hosted a social event to share cultural traditions around this time of year. This casual gathering provided a space for us to appreciate diverse perspectives and perhaps identify similarities.

"Killers of the Flower Moon" Viewing and Discussion

Attendees viewed the film and held a discussion after viewing.

Emory Research and Social Justice: A Panel and Discussion at Emory ORA Research Week

Three Emory researchers presented their research related to social justice issues followed by a Q&A period. Each presentation will be 20 minutes leaving 25 minutes for Q&A.

SJWG: Discussion Panel: "PBS presents: American Experience: Stonewall Uprising"

The Social Justice Working Group hosted a PBS documentary watch & discussion on “American Experience: Stonewall Uprising” next Wednesday, October 18, starting at 11:45am.

What is Latinx? Health and Identity Labels

Speakers: Dr. Roxana Chicas, Dr. Taina Figueroa, Mr. David Ramirez Description: Dr. Chicas will spoke on her findings on her study titled “2022 LatinX Health Assessment.” Dr. Figueroa spoke on the term “LatinX”, its history and advocacy for applying the term. Mr. Ramirez spoke about identity labels as he knows them to be in Mexico and the larger Spanish-speaking world, and how they contrast with those used in the United States.

The Other Slavery: Indian Enslavement In America

Dr. Reséndez discussed his book, The Other Slavery: The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America.

Emory Research and Social Justice: A Panel and Discussion at Dragon Awards & Spring Training Conference 2023

Three Emory researchers from Emory school of medicine will present their research related to social justice issues followed by a Q&A period. Each presentation will be 15 minutes leaving 30 minutes for Q&A. Siva Bhavani, MD: Investigation into Racial Bias in Temporal Artery Thermometers; Saria Hassan, MD, MPH: The Impact of Climate Change on Health Disparities; Francois Rollin, MD, MPH: The Misuse of Race in Medical Research…and strategies to stop it

1619 Project Film Viewing

The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.

SEPHARDIC JEWISH CONTRIBUTION TO SLAVERY AND SLAVE TRADE DEBATE IN THE 17TH CENTURY DUTCH REPUBLIC

Dr. Elazar-DeMota (Emory Affiliated Fellow, Center for the Study of Law and Religion) addressed the halakhic (Jewish legal) issues of slavery and how jurists, merchants, and philosophers of the Amsterdam's Portuguese Jewish community contributed to the seventeenth-century Dutch Republic debate on slavery and slave trade.

Black History Month Trivia

Trivia with ORA SJWG highlighting the history, culture, and achievements of African American people

AFTERLIVES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

A broad overview of the history of the British Empire, and its afterlives in the present. The talk will cover the violent rise of the British Empire to global power in the nineteenth century, British colonialism in Asia and Africa in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, decolonisation, and forms of neo-colonialism that persist in the present. Throughout, we will reflect on the relation between imperialism, racial capitalism, and the environment, considering how the British Empire has been central to the expansion of global inequality, racial injustice, and the climate crisis.

Frontline - PBS Documentary, NRA Under Fire: Reactions on Recent Shootings

Viewing of the documentary followed up by a discussion

Adam Ruins Everything Series Viewing

This series included, "Adam Ruins Everything: Voting", "Adam Ruins Everything - America", and "Adam Ruins Everything: Adam Ruins Prisons" with each viewing followed by a discussion.

Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten

A viewing of the PBS documentary, "Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten" followed up by a discussion

How to Lead Discussions About Racism: A Primer for Facilitators

In this training, facilitators learned how to set the stage to facilitate open-hearted conversations around race,

Fake News Discussion

Dr. Miller will present to our group with the goal of introducing ORA staff to this topic to become better news consumers.

Wondrous Worlds Exhibition

It will explore the long history, vast geographic expanse, and remarkable diversity of works of art in the Islamic world.

CECR a and Unconscious Bias Training for Leadership and Staff

Pronouns Training

Ms. Pendleton, Assistant Director from the office of LGBT life will present on the importance of using the correct pronouns to address our colleagues.

Needs Assessment Survey

We want to give the staff an opportunity to share how they would like to engage with the SJWG to align with goals of One ORA, and to learn about their interests and training needs.

Danny Lyon Photographs from the 1960s

Presented in collaboration with the Carlos Museum. Led by Andrea Mackenzie, Carlos Museum Curator, who explained the work of Danny Lyon, renowned photographer for his work of the Civil Rights Movement leaders