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
December 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Monday Musings
Sister Sunday
Remember to give what you can to our neighbors in need this holiday season ❄️
Remember to give what you can to our neighbors in need this holiday season ❄️
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sister Sunday
Remember to give what you can to our neighbors in need this holiday season ❄️
Remember to give what you can to our neighbors in need this holiday season ❄️
Thanksgiving 2025 in Pennsylvania
Feeding the soul: Creating a lifeline for families in hard times
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Feeding the soul: Creating a lifeline for families in hard times
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November 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thanksgiving 2025 in Pennsylvania
Feeding the soul: Creating a lifeline for families in hard times
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Feeding the soul: Creating a lifeline for families in hard times
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Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111. "I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Viola Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, has died. She was 111. "I have lived through the massacre every day. Our country may forget this history, but I cannot," she told Congress in 2021.
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Monday Musings
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Monday Musings
Sister Sunday
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Sister Sunday
Monday Musings
November 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Monday Musings
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.
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
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.
Elizabeth Peratrovich was an American civil rights activist & Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, who worked for equality on behalf of Alaska Natives.
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture:
This Veterans Day, Learn About the Courageous People Who Served
This Veterans Day, Learn About the Courageous People Who Served
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture:
This Veterans Day, Learn About the Courageous People Who Served
This Veterans Day, Learn About the Courageous People Who Served
Monday Musings
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Monday Musings
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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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
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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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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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.
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
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.
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.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Monday Musings
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Monday Musings
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.
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
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.
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.
Monday Musings
Sing Out - Loud & Proud!
Sing Out - Loud & Proud!
October 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Monday Musings
Sing Out - Loud & Proud!
Sing Out - Loud & Proud!
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.
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
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.
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.
UPDATE on Amy Sherald: Standing Up & Speaking Out
Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
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Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
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October 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM
UPDATE on Amy Sherald: Standing Up & Speaking Out
Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
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Artist Amy Sherald cancels major Smithsonian exhibition, citing censorship
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Monday Musings
Show Up & Show Out
Show Up & Show Out
October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Monday Musings
Show Up & Show Out
Show Up & Show Out
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.
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
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.
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.
Monday Musings
Solidarity = Strength
Solidarity = Strength
October 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Monday Musings
Solidarity = Strength
Solidarity = Strength
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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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
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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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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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.
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
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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.
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.
Choose Love. No Exceptions.
From PRIDE FRANKLIN COUNTY
🎉 We’re only ONE WEEK away from our 6th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival!
Bring your kids, pets, and yourselves to Wilson College next Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12-5pm for an afternoon of celebrating inclusion, belonging, and community.
From PRIDE FRANKLIN COUNTY
🎉 We’re only ONE WEEK away from our 6th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival!
Bring your kids, pets, and yourselves to Wilson College next Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12-5pm for an afternoon of celebrating inclusion, belonging, and community.
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Choose Love. No Exceptions.
From PRIDE FRANKLIN COUNTY
🎉 We’re only ONE WEEK away from our 6th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival!
Bring your kids, pets, and yourselves to Wilson College next Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12-5pm for an afternoon of celebrating inclusion, belonging, and community.
From PRIDE FRANKLIN COUNTY
🎉 We’re only ONE WEEK away from our 6th Annual Pride Franklin County Festival!
Bring your kids, pets, and yourselves to Wilson College next Sunday, Oct. 12 from 12-5pm for an afternoon of celebrating inclusion, belonging, and community.
October 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM