EVENT: “Impact of COVID-19 on the Larimer County Justice System”

Diverse Fort Collins presents: Judge Juan G. Villaseñor, Larimer County’s first Latino district court judge, will give a 30-minute presentation on “The Impact of COVID-19 on the Larimer County Justice System” on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at 3 p.m. MDT followed by Q&A This event will not be recorded. We hope you can join us!Continue reading “EVENT: “Impact of COVID-19 on the Larimer County Justice System””

EVENT: July 26 Book Discussion of THERE THERE by Tommy Orange with 3 Native guest speakers

Three Native guest speakers will kick off the July 26 discussion of THERE THERE by Tommy Orange with their thoughts on the novel: Gregg Deal, Amber Lane, and Jan Iron.

EVENT: June 28 Panel “Talking It Out: Being Black In America” featuring Saja Butler, Phil Donaldson, Anthony P. McGlaun

Diverse Fort Collins invites you to a thought-provoking online panel discussion and Q&A featuring three Black community members – Saja Butler, Phil Donaldson, and Anthony McGlaun.

The program will also feature musical performances by Mr. McGlaun and Ms. Butler, and a brief history of Juneteenth by Mr. Donaldson.

Say Their Names

Diverse Fort Collins stands in solidarity with our Black and African American community members.

Race Forward Statement:

JUSTICE NOW

“In the days since four Minneapolis Police Department officers killed George Floyd, hundreds of demonstrations have broken out around the country.

“Race Forward stands in solidarity with the millions who have marched to demand justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and for those Black lives who have been taken prematurely by police brutality…” Read more

Community Voices: Judge Juan G. Villaseñor

Larimer County’s First Latino District Court Judge: Juan G. Villaseñor

Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, I never imagined that I’d be the first lawyer in my family or the first Latino district judge in Larimer County.

While my grandmother wanted me to be an architect or an engineer, she would’ve been proud that I became a judge! …

EVENTS: Join us for WHITE FRAGILITY on June 7 and THERE THERE on July 26

Hello, friends! We hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a different perspective of this holiday by the late historian Howard Zinn and “10 Things to Remember About Memorial Day.” WE’RE CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH BOOK DISCUSSIONS Thank you to the 20 community members who joined us via Zoom on May 17! It wasContinue reading “EVENTS: Join us for WHITE FRAGILITY on June 7 and THERE THERE on July 26”

ダイバースフォートコリンズへようこそ (Welcome)(Japanese)

ダイバースフォートコリンズへようこそ

Welcome to Diverse Fort Collins

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Thank you for visiting Diverse Fort Collins, a volunteer-driven community project connecting people with resources and each other.

Register Today for May 17 WHITE FRAGILITY Book Discussion!

Join us for a discussion of Chapters 9-12 of WHITE FRAGILITY by Robin DiAngelo on Sunday, May 17 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. If you have not received and responded to an invitation via Hobnob, please REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT using the following link: https://forms.gle/kvFc7hoBurQbGpjbA We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00Continue reading “Register Today for May 17 WHITE FRAGILITY Book Discussion!”

Final Discussion of WHITE FRAGILITY on May 17

Join Us on May 17 to Discuss Chapters 9-12 of WHITE FRAGILITY! We will meet virtually via Zoom and break out into small groups to discuss Chapters 9-12. There are two ways to register: (1) If you attended one or both of our previous WHITE FRAGILITY discussions, we have your email address on file andContinue reading “Final Discussion of WHITE FRAGILITY on May 17”

Spring Snow Photos, Random Acts of Kindness in FoCo, and Local News

Only connect! That was the whole of her sermon. Only connect the prose and the passion, and both will be exalted, and human love will be seen at its height. Live in fragments no longer. – E.M. Forster April 18, 2020 Update – Diverse Fort Collins Hello, friends! How are you? We hope you andContinue reading “Spring Snow Photos, Random Acts of Kindness in FoCo, and Local News”