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In 1958, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, “… history will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.” As part of the Exploring Equity series, we will focus on how to move beyond our understanding of racism and oppression to actively engage in the important work of creating communities where ALL our neighbors feel safe and welcomed. Moving toward equity through anti-racist action,   we will review the historical impacts of racism and discrimination and then explore practices that lead to positive change. Extraordinary opportunities to expand our participation are available here in the Twin Ports, allowing us to learn from local leaders and field trips how to be the catalyst for change we hope to see in ourselves and society.

Brad Pitt’s recently released movie spotlights the American-owned auto racing series called Formula One or simply F1. Since 2017 these races have grown in American popularity, and three of the twenty-four Grands Prix are in the USA: Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas. This class will look at the history of Formula One racing since its 1950 inception.  We will view Hollywood movies about F1, a Netflix TV series about F1, and an actual F1 Grand Prix. Come and see why F1 is the fastest growing sport in America.

Great Decisions is an eight-chapter class produced by the Foreign Policy Association to encourage discussion among citizens about foreign policy. The topic of the first chapter, The New World Order, has sent a shock wave through the ranks of foreign policy professionals because of its implications for diplomacy. It potentially affects America's relationships in the Middle East, China and Russia, the Global South, and NATO nations. We will discuss recommended readings and videos and hear from outside speakers to further stimulate discussion. LIMIT 16