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SUMMARY:Podcast Club: “Break the Rules! How Audacity Levels Up Life and Career”
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard of\, or been to\, a Podcast Club? If this is new to you\, then great – it’s a new event for us too!  A Podcast Club is just like a Book Club\, but instead of reading a book before participating\, you listen to a podcast.   \nThis spring’s Podcast Club features the podcast “Dipped with Sweet and Hot” co-hosted by WRJI volunteer Hollee Mangrum-Willis ‘04 with her friend Melanie Loren. These two share southside-of-Chicago roots and they breakdown the world in a hilarious and thought-provoking fashion\, from a Black female perspective. \nGrab the beverage and snacks of your choice and join us to discuss the episode titled “Break the Rules! How Audacity Levels Up Life and Career\,” (Season 3\, Episode 5\, 52 mins).  This episode features actor\, director\, and advocate Tiffany Yvonne Cox of Hulu’s drama series “Reasonable Doubt.” Tiffany spills about how breaking the rules and owning your audacity can flip challenges into big wins. You can listen on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, and Pocketcasts or look for their podcast on your favorite platform. \nAdvanced registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent before the event.
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: “Mo Amer: The Vagabond”
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month\, please join WRJI for a viewing and discussion of Mo Amer’s comedy special “The Vagabond”. In this performance Amer talks about his experiences as a Palestinian refugee who was born in Kuwait\, fled with his mother and siblings at the age of nine during the Gulf War\, and ended up in Houston Texas. Throughout this special Amer draws from his ethnic and family background to discuss issues related to religion\, terrorism\, race\, and contemporary politics.  \nHis comedy has been featured in sold-out shows worldwide\, including venues such as Royal Albert Hall\, Hammersmith Apollo\, and Shrine Auditorium. He has appeared on television and radio\, including NPR\, BBC\, and CNN. \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed by a discussion facilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93. \nThe Zoom link will be sent before the event. Looking forward to seeing you!
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SUMMARY:WRJI presents a Special Reunion Program: Call to Action with Shara Watkins ‘06
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a unique\, engaging\, and provocative conversation with distinguished speaker Shara Watkins ’06. She is known for her work fighting racism and white supremacy in unique ways. As a social impact leader and Chief Operating Officer\, Shara’s work helps big ideas move from whiteboards to measurable impact.\nOur program will include an expert interview with Shara by a WRJI leader\, followed by an interactive work session. You will be able to share responses and ideas that empower you to create and enhance your anti-racism action plans. \nSaturday\, May 23\n1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT\nLocation TBD (on-campus location will be confirmed in coming weeks) \nAll alums can benefit from this event\, regardless of how you identify and/or your stage of learning about race and racism. You will be challenged\, respected and supported in your anti-racism journey\, even as you advance the growth of others. \nRegistration is suggested. It helps us plan for seating and refreshments. \n\nMeet our speaker\nShara Watkins ‘06 is a social impact leader\, strategist\, and organizational operator whose work focuses on translating big ideas into measurable impact. She currently serves as COO at Each Day Communications\, where she partners with mission-driven organizations\, foundations\, and public sector leaders to help great organizations tell human-centered stories. \nPrior to her work in communications and strategy\, Shara began her career in education and has spent nearly two decades working at the intersection of community engagement\, philanthropy\, and social impact. She has led large-scale programs and partnerships focused on educational access\, racial equity\, and community investment\, and is known for building strong cross-sector collaborations that move ideas from vision to action. \nOutside of her professional work\, Shara is a writer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Rose + Jade\, a curated gifting company focused on meaningful products for families\, and is currently working on a memoir exploring motherhood\, identity\, and healing. She is the proud mother of two young daughters.
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