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.
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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Training Tidbit Thursday: Historian Heather Cox Richardson can be reached at: @heathercoxrichardson
It’s Not a Question of Waiting Until November 2026 to Cast a Vote
From Politics Chat, September 9, 2025
You can watch the full chat here: https://youtube.com/live/TydgmDcO1Qo
Get full, free access to Letters from an American here:…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Historian Heather Cox Richardson can be reached at: @heathercoxrichardson
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.
Training Tidbit Thursday: America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that came to be and what it means for our shared future:
Examining how U.S. politics became intertwined with personal identity
America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that…
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October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: America's divisions often go beyond disputes over policy, regularly spilling into clashes over identity and culture and pitting friends and family against one another. Judy Woodruff explores how that came to be and what it means for our shared future:
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.
Training Tidbit Thursday: Christian Nationalism has been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly is it, what's the real problem it poses, and what does pudding have to do with it??? Skye Jethani answers these questions and shows that Christian Nationalism and
October 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Christian Nationalism has been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly is it, what's the real problem it poses, and what does pudding have to do with it??? Skye Jethani answers these questions and shows that Christian Nationalism and
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.
Training Tidbit Thursday: In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history is presented not only in classrooms,
October 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history is presented not only in classrooms,
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.
Training Tidbit Thursday: Explore the paradox of welfare programs, and learn how they inadvertently reinforce generational poverty, and what we can do to fix them.
Why is it so hard to escape poverty? - Ann-Helén Bay
Explore the paradox of welfare programs, and learn how they inadvertently reinforce generational poverty, and what we can do to fix them.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: Explore the paradox of welfare programs, and learn how they inadvertently reinforce generational poverty, and what we can do to fix them.
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
Sister Sunday: The Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke: Breaking Barriers
Born on October 5, 1932, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke's political history was a series of firsts.
- 1st African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress
- 1st member of the U.S. Congress to give birth while in office
Born on October 5, 1932, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke's political history was a series of firsts.
- 1st African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress
- 1st member of the U.S. Congress to give birth while in office
October 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Sister Sunday: The Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke: Breaking Barriers
Born on October 5, 1932, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke's political history was a series of firsts.
- 1st African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress
- 1st member of the U.S. Congress to give birth while in office
Born on October 5, 1932, Yvonne Brathwaite Burke's political history was a series of firsts.
- 1st African-American woman to represent the West Coast in Congress
- 1st member of the U.S. Congress to give birth while in office
Training Tidbit Thursday: In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history is presented not only in classrooms,
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: In the last decade, at least 20 states have passed laws or policies that restrict how history can be taught in schools. Since taking office, President Trump has pushed further with executive orders that aim to reshape how U.S. history is presented not only in classrooms,
Monday Musings
September 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Monday Musings
Sister Sunday: Black Women Fighting Gun Violence
Convening Centers Black Women and Girls in the Fight to End Gun Violence
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Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color
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Convening Centers Black Women and Girls in the Fight to End Gun Violence
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Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color
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#BlackWomen
September 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Sister Sunday: Black Women Fighting Gun Violence
Convening Centers Black Women and Girls in the Fight to End Gun Violence
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Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color
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#BlackWomen
Convening Centers Black Women and Girls in the Fight to End Gun Violence
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Gun Violence Disproportionately and Overwhelmingly Hurts Communities of Color
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#BlackWomen
Training Tidbit Thursday: “Investing in American people and stabilizing communities that need it the most is the best way for all of us.” Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted,” Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book,
September 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Training Tidbit Thursday: “Investing in American people and stabilizing communities that need it the most is the best way for all of us.” Sociologist at Princeton University and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Evicted,” Matthew Desmond sits down with Jon Stewart to discuss his latest book,