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Racial Reconciliation, Franklin County PA
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We are a community that nurtures, equips, and mobilizes people to work for racial justice in Franklin County and beyond.
Monday Musings
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Sister Sunday
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Training Tidbit Thursday: This in-depth video explores the critical importance of Black history in America, revealing how the Black experience is not just a part of the American story—it is the American story.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Monday Musings
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Sister Sunday: Elizabeth Peratrovich: Civil Rights Activist

Elizabeth Peratrovich was an American civil rights activist & Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, who worked for equality on behalf of Alaska Natives.
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Russell Ellis was raised in the mountains of North Carolina where racism was “so casual it was culture”. Now he is a “reformed racist” who aims to teach other white people how to deconstruct their own racism.
November 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture:
This Veterans Day, Learn About the Courageous People Who Served
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Monday Musings
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Sister Sunday: Joy Harjo - American Poet Laureate

Joy Harjo is an American poet, musician, playwright, and author. She served as the 23rd United States Poet Laureate from 2019 to 2022, the first Native American to hold that honor.
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Native American Heritage Month
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November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
From Homeless Matters:
We’re collecting donations for cold weather and hygiene items — and hosting a Thanksgiving Party to share a free meal with those in need! 🦃🍁 Drop off donations at Iron Valley Real Estate or The Meadows Ice Cream and help us spread warmth and joy this holiday season.
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Historian Heather Cox Richardson can be reached at: @heathercoxrichardson
It’s Not a Question of Waiting Until November 2026 to Cast a Vote
From Politics Chat, September 9, 2025 You can watch the full chat here: https://youtube.com/live/TydgmDcO1Qo Get full, free access to Letters from an American here:…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Monday Musings
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Sister Sunday - Congresswoman Katie Hall: Black Women Get Stuff Done

On November 2, 1983, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day became an official US Federal holiday, with thanks due to Indiana’s first Black Congresswoman Katie Hall. She served as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1982 to 1985.
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that came to be and what it means for our shared future:
Examining how U.S. politics became intertwined with personal identity
America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Monday Musings

Sing Out - Loud & Proud!
October 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Sister Sunday: Mahalia Jackson: "The Queen of Gospel"

Mahalia Jackson was born October 26, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century with a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches.
October 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Christian Nationalism has been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly is it, what's the real problem it poses, and what does pudding have to do with it??? Skye Jethani answers these questions and shows that Christian Nationalism and
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
UPDATE on Amy Sherald: Standing Up & Speaking Out

Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
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October 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Monday Musings

Show Up & Show Out
October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Sister Sunday: Harriet Ida Pikens & Frances Wills

On October 19, 1944, the Navy's WAVES (Women Accepted For Volunteer Emergency Service) accepted Harriet Ida Pikens and Frances Wills as the first African American women in the United States Navy.
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history is presented not only in classrooms,
October 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Monday Musings

Solidarity = Strength
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Sister Sunday: Celebrating Hispanic American Women

National Women’s History Alliance: Celebrating Hispanic American women during Hispanic American Heritage Month
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25 Latinas You Should Know
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Celebrating 21 Influential Latinas
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October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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From FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Here's our partnership spotlight for the month! The IU5 Migrant Education Program and the Franklin County Library System have partnered over the years to help open the door to literacy for those who work in the agricultural fields.
October 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM