Hello, friends!
Due to out of office plans and a series of unfortunate events, we’re a bit delayed in bringing you this update. But we’re back, and there’s so much to share!
Take a look, and as usual, don’t hesitate to reach out with comments and suggestions by responding to this post or emailing DiverseFoCo@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!
Recent News
- Veterans Day honors people who have served in the military and sacrificed so much to defend the U.S. and allies around the world. One movie gets it right in representing military women, according to The Cherry Picks, a women-focused alternative to IMDB. Info on the film.
- Colorado Attorney General Announces Alliance to Address Hate Crimes
- On Nov. 12 as the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the federal government could dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Attorney General Phil Weiser joined Metropolitan State University Denver in showing support of DACA recipients (“Dreamers”).
- …and has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general who are fighting the administration’s attempt to dismantle DACA.
- …and has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general who are fighting the administration’s attempt to dismantle DACA.
- Artist Patrick Martinez sums it up with his work “América Es Para Los Dreamers”
– The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea
- On Nov. 3 Luis Alberto Urrea told the Fort Collins Reads audience true family stories that inspired scenes and characters in his novel The House of Broken Angels. Diverse Fort Collins publisher Katherine Valdez wrote a summary, which you can read by clicking here.
- This Diverse Fort Collins social media post received the most reactions last week: “All 19 Black Women Running for Judge in a Texas Race Won…”
- The Charlie’s Angels reboot, written and directed by Elizabeth Banks, opened on Nov. 15.
- The New York Times article: “The Divide in Yakima is the Divide in America: What the changing demographics of this country look like up close”
- Broadway! “What can gay men learn from their elders? To Matthew Lopez, that’s The Inheritance.” Details and tickets here.
- A big shout-out to Fort Collins friend Anthony P. McGlaun, who is performing in The Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Porgy and Bess” through Feb. 1
Upcoming Events
- Gearing Up for Giving. Read North Forty News’ roundup of opportunities to donate or volunteer.
- Fort Collins Rescue Mission needs donations and volunteers for its annual Thanksgiving Banquet.
- Did you know local Native American families need your help? The annual Christmas Gift and Food Drive by Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is coming up! Read details here.
- Interested in contributing yours skills and expertise to Diverse Fort Collins? We seek volunteers for our Advisory Committee. This is a group that provides ideas, insights and guidance to Diverse Fort Collins via email and (coming soon) quarterly meetings. We also seek volunteers to help with translations, technology, sponsorships, etc. Email DiverseFoCo@gmail.com and let us know about your interests!
- Diverse Fort Collins Book Group will provide a safe space to discuss Chapters 1 through 4 of White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo on Jan 26.
- See the Facebook event and indicate whether you plan to attend. FREE event. We hope to see you then! We’ll discuss Chapters 5 through 8 on Feb 23 and Chapters 9 through 12 on March 22.
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We publish monthly updates, and will be on hiatus over the holidays.
Whether you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving or not (here are some things to consider), have a wonderful time off with your loved ones. See you in the new year!
Your friends at Diverse Fort Collins
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