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Salon: Rich Rubino—The Great American Political Trivia Challenge

7-15-22

In a humble attempt to end the great political divide, Rich Rubino has assembled a non-ideological and non-partisan quiz challenge that explores the peculiar, bizarre, and unusual, inside American Politics. Politics has become a contact blood-sport. You’ll find no bloodshed here! Rubino created his book and quiz with peaceful intentions. If they do not meet this lofty goal, however, the...

Community Conversation on Critically Engaged Civic Learning

7-11-22

Join Cynthia Lynch, the executive director of Salem State’s Center for Civic Engagement for a conversation on the work they are doing to develop and advance best practices in anti-racist community engagement. The conversation will explore a set of four principles she co-authored with her Massachusetts Equity and Engagement Consortium that aim to make sure that community-engaged experiences are anti-racist,...

Storytelling: Mismatches and Odd Couples

7-8-22

Come hear six local citizens tell true stories, live, without notes, in the lovely Salem Athenaeum garden. The Athenaeum Writing committee presents a fresh batch of stories on the theme of “Mismatches and Odd Couples.” What to do when two things, or people, are completely different? When something doesn’t fit? Do opposites attract? Hosted by J.D. Scrimgeour, the event features...

Community Conversations: Understanding Racism and the Journey of the Race Equity Task Force

6-27-22

The last of four Community Conversations on racial equity is set for Monday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free special series, sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association and led by Shawn Newton, closes on a positive note. The discussions on equity and inclusion have been informative, productive and inspiring. “I personally think that...