Movie Night: “Mo Amer: The Vagabond”
2026-04-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
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.
His 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.
We’ll watch the film together; followed by a discussion facilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93.
The Zoom link will be sent before the event. Looking forward to seeing you!

Community-Driven Change for Anti-racism Leaders: An Interactive Discussion with Shara Watkins '06
2026-05-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Brackett Room, Clapp Library, 106 Central St, Wellesley, MA, 02481, United States
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.
Our 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.
Saturday, May 23
1:30pm – 2:30pm EDT
Brackett Room, Clapp Library
All 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.
Registration is suggested. It helps us plan for seating and refreshments.

Meet our speaker
Shara 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.
Prior 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.
Outside 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.
