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14 Nov / 2023

Discussion Series | The Chinese Exclusion Act Of 1882 | Jack Tchen, Ph.D.

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Michael Jeffries Talks Boxser Diversity Initiative with Paul Blezard of the Lockdown LitFest

The Boxser Diversity Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Sarasota, Florida, funds programs that provide speakers, exhibits and other methods of communication to foster tolerance and understanding of all groups, no matter their race, religion or gender identity.

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Discussion Series | The Chinese Exclusion Act Of 1882 | Jack Tchen, Ph.D. September 11, 2023
Rosa Grillo on Sharing Her Family’s History with the Smithsonian July 14, 2023
The Boxser Diversity Initiative Presents Chinese/Asian American Programs Together with the James Museum of St. Petersburg, WEDU, and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay June 24, 2023
Longtime Educator Dr. Caryl J. Sheffield on the Power of Culturally Sensitive Teaching May 9, 2023

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BDI is sharing an invitation to a screening of “

BDI is sharing an invitation to a screening of “A Walk to Respect,” a powerful staged reading of an exchange between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass about overcoming division. Westcoast Black Theatre 🎭 Troupe’s Joel P.E. King stars as Frederick Douglass! The event will be held at 6:30 PM, on Sept. 30, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. Through the generosity of the Patterson Foundation, the event is offered free to the public. The screening will be followed by a live panel discussion with be playwright and members of the production team.

Please register by visiting the link on our bio or emailing EventsUUCS@gmail.com

#bradenton #sarasota #tampa #tampabay #stpetefl #naples #ftmyers #venicefl #siestakey #siestakeybeach #annamariaisland #theatre #playwright #play #broadway #offbroadway #civilwar #racism #americanhistory #africanamericanhistory #blackhistory #education #kennedycenter #poetry #drama #tragedy #producer #movie #art #artist

The Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library is hostin

The Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library is hosting an art reception to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month TOMORROW @ 11 AM - NOON. The exhibition features the following artists: Karen Arango, Alfredo Garcia, Carlos Goebels, Judith Levine, and Nathalia Rodenas. The reception is part of an exhibition on view at the library, from Sept. 11 - Oct. 15.

Johnson Library Address:
2801 Newtown Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34234

For more info, please visit SCGovLibrary.LibraryMarket.com

#bradenton #sarasota #ftmyers #naples #clearwaterbeach #annamariaisland #siestakey #tampa #tampabay #florida #hispanic #hispanicheritagemonth #latinx #latino #latina #cuban #cuba #art #exhibit #paintings #drawing #library #books #history #blackhistory #education #school #hispanicmemes #hispanicfood #hispanicproblems

Embracing Our Differences (EOD) is organizing an a

Embracing Our Differences (EOD) is organizing an awesome service day across Manatee and Sarasota Counties. On “Reading 📚 Day,” you and your friends can volunteer for just 45 minutes to read to grade schoolers at schools 🏫 and early learning centers in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

For more info or to sign up, please visit EmbracingOurDifferences.org 🌐

#bradenton #sarasota #tampabay #tampa #reading #drseuss #diversity #equity #inclusion #dei #deia #diversityandinclusion #blackhistory #asianhistory #latinamerica #cuban #books #booktok #bookreview #elementaryschool #africanamericanhistory #service #volunteering #keyclub #kiwanis #rotary #school #education #veniceflorida #siestakey

This summer, BDI Founders Dan and Litten Boxser ma

This summer, BDI Founders Dan and Litten Boxser made a trip to London and explored numerous sites and exhibitions exposing the experiences of Black people in the United Kingdom and England. Dan and Litten have visited the Royal Academy, Somerset House, the National Theatre, and Waterloo Station. They found their trip to be invigorating and gratifying as they found institutions with missions similar to that of BDI — promoting diversity and inclusion to encourage a better understanding of diverse groups.

#london #uk #england #europe #royalacademy #nationaltheatre #waterloo #somersethouse #train #plane #vacation #diversity #inclusion #dei #deia #bradenton #img #sarasota #florida #orlando #tampa #tampbay #stpetefl #siestakey #siestakeybeach #racism #ushistory #americanhistory #africanamericamshistory #blackhistory

Bittersweet moment at a goodbye celebration for ou

Bittersweet moment at a goodbye celebration for our friend and mentor, Dr. Queen Zabriski. Queen Mecca will be spending the coming year as a Fellow at the Coretta Scott King Center at Antioch College in Ohio. But she will be back. We are so happy that Mecca will continue on the BDI Advisory Board.

#academia #highereducation #darkacademia #blackhistory #dance #teacher #university #ohio #bradenton #sarasota #stpete #stpetefl #siestakey #siestakeybeach #tampa #tampabay #florida #dei #deia #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #diversityequityinclusion #racism #africanamericanhistory #racialequality #racialjustice #antioch #antiochcollege #floridalife #beach

Thank you to @harvestsarasota and @projectpridesrq

Thank you to @harvestsarasota and @projectpridesrq for celebrating diversity in our community! Congratulations on a great event.

To learn more about @projectpridesrq, please visit PPSRQ.org.

#lgbt #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtpride #lgbtcommunity #lgbtq #lgbtqia #pride #pridemonth #gay #lesbian #trans #queer #sarasota #tampa #tampabay #bradenton #venicefl #stpetefl #orlando #beach #diversity #dei #deia #diversityandinclusion #diversityandinclusionmatters #siestakey #siestakeybeach #foodtruck #church #religion

Diverse Fest is TODAY, from 11 AM to 4 PM, @ The H

Diverse Fest is TODAY, from 11 AM to 4 PM, @ The Harvest Sarasota. The event celebrates diversity, pride, and inclusivity within the Manasota community.

For more info, please visit @harvestsarasota

Diverse Fest is sponsored by @projectpridesrq and @harvestsarasota

#bradenton #sarasota #tampa #tampabay #stpete #church #diversity #dei #diversityandinclusion #diversityequityandinclusion #deia #festival #blackculture #hispanicmemes #hispanic #siestakey #beach #florida #racism #venicefl #gulfcoast #flourishtampa #tampaflorida #tampanails #tampahairstylist #tampafoodie #tampaphotographer #sarasota_fl #sarasota_florida #sarasotabay

Judge Williams, a Member of the BDI Board of Direc

Judge Williams, a Member of the BDI Board of Directors, was recently invited to speak at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay to share information about several upcoming Chinese/Asian American Programs that will be taking place through a partnership with The James Museum, the BDI, and WEDU PBS, with the cooperation of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay.

The first photo includes: Sunny Duann, President of the Chinese American Chamber of Commerce of Tampa Bay (left most); and Attorney Ying “Laura” Gao, a member of the Chamber (right most).

#sarasota #bradenton #tampabay #tampa #chamberofcommerce #stpete #stpetefl #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #tpa #siestakey #siestakeybeach #chinese #asian #asianfood #asiancuisine #asiandrama #asianamerican #dei #diversity #diversityandinclusion #deia #pride #pridemonth #pride🌈 #prideparade #asianpride #chinesepride #japanpride #taiwanpride

Tampa Bay’s largest Pride celebration is taking

Tampa Bay’s largest Pride celebration is taking place tomorrow/today in St. Pete! St. Pete Pride Parade & Festival will start at 2 PM tomorrow from Vinoy & North Straub Park. The festival is presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater. For further details, please visit StPetePride.org or PPSRQ.org.

#tampa #tampabay #sarasota #bradenton #venicefl #siestakeybeach #siestakey #stpete #stpetefl #stpetersburg #stpetepride #tampapride #tampabaypride #pridemonth #pride #gaypride #pride2023 #pride🌈 #prideparade #lgbtpride #transpride #gaypride #gay #lesbian #trans #transgender #lgbt #lgbtpride #lgbtcommunity #lgbtq #lgbtlove #lgbtlove #lgbtrights

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