CommUNITY Dialogue Series
Share your thoughts. Hear from others. Build CommUNITY.
Fall 2020 Schedule of September Dialogues
All dialogues will take place virtually through the Office of Intercultural Engagement via Zoom: https://uncg.zoom.us/j/8345296280
Addressing Hate within the LGBTQIA+ Community
Highlighting the discrimination and biases within the LGBTQIA+ Community and the harmful effects of them.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Food Insecurity
Addressing how COVID-19 makes the battle against hunger more difficult for affected communities. Also Highlighting food insecurity and those who are affected before and currently during the pandemic.
Exploring Student Leadership Access
Join KaleidoSCOPE for a conversation about the inequalities student leaders face. This is a space for student leaders to express their feedback on the expectations and pay provided to student leaders across the University.
PWI vs HBCU vs MSI
Discussing the experiences of students within and between institutions.
“Ask Me Why I’m Angry” Exploring the Roots Behind Angry Womxn Stereotypes
What exactly in our society continues to paint womxn as angry and what does it look like? A conversation about how pop culture creates false images of emotions in womxn.
Unpacking Professionalism
Exploring the history and current power dynamics rooted in professionalism that directly affect identities such as race, gender, sexuality, ability, religion and language.
“I’m Not Done Talking” Addressing the Silencing of Women of Color
Highlighting the microaggressions of interrupting Women of Color and not giving them space to speak, which can silence an entire population.
Normalizing Queer PDA
This dialogue will explore the social dynamics surrounding public displays of affection and how sexuality & gender identity play a part in them. Often times the disproportionate acts of violence committed against couples within the LGBTQ+ community stem from people witnessing simple gestures of love and igniting hate.
Addressing How COVID-19 is Perpetuating Oppression
The Forgotten Stories of #MeToo
Discussing the different perspectives of the #MeToo movement.
Bringing Awareness to Trans Women of Color Deaths
Bringing attention to the violence that has been inflicted on trans women and how UNCG students can help.
Addressing Equitable Access
Discussing the importance of equitable resources related to accessibility.
For more information or disability accommodations, contact Amberlina Alston (analston@uncg.edu) or 336.334.5090