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BLM@Mac Vigil
Friday, April 2, 6-8 p.m. at the flagpole
We want to create a space for people to discuss, learn, and heal during the trial of Derek Chauvin, but also to come together and celebrate our community and each other. The event will include: music, speakers, and more. Please use this RSVP form to let us know if you will be able to attend.
Let’s Talk: every Wednesday 3:00-4:30pm: Confidential, informal drop-in consultations for students with no appointment necessary every Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 with Macalester counseling staff Don DeBoer or Dana Suttles. more information
Sustainable You!: Mondays & Wednesdays @ 12:30pm (Beginning March 8)
Are you curious about spirituality but don’t identify as religious? Are you wanting some stability in a world constantly in flux? Or have you always wished to develop yourself but need some motivation? Research shows that consistent meditation and self-care increases wellbeing. The CRSL invites you to gather with us twice each week to participate in sustaining practices that recenter and stabilize. We have recalibrated our weekly Community Groundings of yesteryear to Sustainable You held every Monday and Wednesday at 12:30 PM. virtual event
The Civic Engagement Center has compiled this background information and list of resources related to the trial.
Care Packages for Students by Students: BLM@Mac, BLAC, and MCSG/SSRC are partnering to provide care packages to students to bring joy during stressful times.
VirtualGATHER: Monday, March 8, 4:00-5:00 PM
Disability Services VirtualGATHER: Space for students who identify as disabled and allies/advocates to process, discuss issues related to police violence and community activism (Minnesota Disability Social Justice Network/The ARC). [virtual event]
Community of Care - How to Support One Another: Tuesday, March 9, 11:30am-12:15pm
OSLE, DML, and Athletics will invite student leaders to a brief program on how to support their peers through mental distress. Using the concept “V-A-R” students will learn a quick, everyday way to support their peers through challenges and learn how to show up for one another. The letters V-A-R correspond to three steps: Validate, Appreciate, Refer. We also aim to remind students of and demystify on-campus support services like Press 2. Student leaders from across our division will be invited to participate, but it is open to all. [virtual event]
Treat Yourself Care Kits: Wednesday, March 10, 11:30am-1pm
Students can pick up a free care kit filled with self-care goodies like snacks, eye masks, tea, stress balls, and mental health resources. Sponsored by OSLE, OSA, and HWC. [Campus Center]
Expression & Art: Monday, March 15-17, all day
Visit the gallery wall in the Atrium on the second floor of the Campus Center for a space of reflection, deep questions, and expression. OSLE will provide questions to ponder, raw art materials to express yourself, and a space to show solidarity and support for BIPOC community members. [Atrium, Campus Center]
Direct Action & Mutual Aid for Justice Movements with Rahsaan Mahadeo and Duaba: Friday, March 19 from 12:00p-2:30pm. This DML program will cover important tips on protesting and mutual aid and support students wanting to get involved in mobilization efforts. virtual event
Community Aid vs. Policing Bodies: Panel discussion hosted by Harry Waters, Jr.
Thursday, March 25, 4:45-6 p.m. CDT.
Sponsored by the Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship. Panelists: Tish Jones, founder, TruArt Speaks; Duaba Unera, director of neighborhood engagement and learning, Confluence Studio; Shá Cage ’95, co-founder, Tru Ruts; Roxanne Anderson, executive director, RARE Productions; Jan Mandell, program director, Irreducible Grace Foundation
Community Perspectives on Justice and the Chauvin Murder Trial
Virtual Panel on February 24, 2021
Panel discussion hosted by the Legal Rights Center moderated by Andrew Gordon, Deputy Director of Community Legal Services, Legal Rights Center; Nekima Levy Armstrong, Founder, Racial Justice Network; Mary Moriarty, Former Chief Public Defender, Hennepin County; Kevin Reese, Founder, Until We Are All Free.
Corcoran Neighborhood/Nonviolent Peaceforce Training
Thursday, March 4 from 6pm - 7:30 Tactical Safety and Security
LRC Know Your Rights Training
Join the Legal Rights Center for a training covering your rights at a protest, rules related to curfew, and your rights when interacting with law enforcement.
March 5 at 5:00pm CST
Free to attend
Interfaith Day of Prayer for Justice for George Floyd and Black Liberation
Monday, March 8
Hosted by the George Floyd Global Memorial and the community at George Floyd Square. The community will gather in person at an event scheduled for this Monday, March 8 at George Floyd Square, for a socially-distanced day of prayers and petitions from faith leaders and community members throughout the day. The day will culminate in a candlelight vigil at 6pm CST. Please note in particular that, while many of the day's events are open to the community, from 11:30-1:30pm the space is intended for Black community members ONLY. Portions of the day’s events will be live streamed (and auto-captioned) for supporters around the world to offer prayers for Justice for George Floyd and for Black Liberation, in their own ways and through their own faith traditions, as an act of love and solidarity. Information for how to participate virtually will be updated periodically at georgefloydglobalmemorial.org.
Understanding the Legal Process -- The Derek Chauvin Trial
Monday March 8, 12 noon - 1 p.m. Free webinar
Hamline University invites participation in this free event to learn how a trial is held, what to expect during the event and some of the concepts that drive the process in a murder trial.
Moderator: David Schultz, Hamline University Distinguished Professor
Prosecution Perspective: John Choi JD '95, Ramsey County Attorney
Defense Perspective: Brad Colbert, Professor of Law, Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Ask An Attorney Lunch Session
Join attorneys from the Legal Rights Center to discuss the first few days of the Chauvin trial. Bring your questions and something to snack on!
March 10 at 12:00pm CST
Community Conversation: Processing the Trial of Derek Chauvin with the Legal Rights Center
Tuesday, March 23 6 p.m. CT via Zoom
During this discussion-based event we will talk to a staff attorney as well as a community leader from the LRC. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the Trial of Derek Chauvin. We will hold space and use restorative processing to discuss the impacts of the trial on our community, ourselves, and others. This event provides an opportunity to engage with college students from other institutions.
In Focus: A Trial and Minnesota's Search for Equity and Healing
March 31 12 p.m.
Minnesota will be back in the spotlight during the trial, but this is only part of the story. Floyd’s killing last May also led to renewed efforts toward racial equity—in neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, businesses and many other institutions. How are we doing on our path toward racial equity? How are Black people, Indigenous people, people of color and their white counterparts navigating conversations about the trial and its broader implications for racial justice in a state known for its persistent racial disparities? Join TCDIP and MPR on March 31 at noon, as host Angela Davis will lead the next In Focus conversation on how we as Minnesotans are experiencing the trial and how we can move forward as neighbors.
Perspectives on Justice and the Chauvin Murder Trial
Wednesday, March 31 at 5:30pm CST
Register for the Zoom webinar here
This virtual panel hosted by the Legal Rights Center will be an opportunity to hear perspectives and ask questions about the opening statements and first couple of days of evidence and arguments in the Chauvin Trial.