These days, it can be hard to have meaningful conversations about challenging topics with people we disagree with. This week, as a part of BC’s first ever Voices United, get inspired by three speakers, each working hard to bridge our divides.
More Information:
What: Voices United – A Week of Campus-Wide and Civic Conversation
When: May 22-26
Where: In-Person and Virtual
Learn more.
Join us for these free events, open to all students, faculty, staff, and community. No registration needed. All are both in-person and online. These events also have virtual ASL interpretation.
Songs of Revolution – Art, Youth Activism, and the Fight for Our Planet, with Miriam Oommen
When: Tuesday, May 23, 12:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m.
Where: H Building 2nd Floor Balcony & Zoom
Miriam (of queer/punk string band Foraging and the Rattling Bones) will share songs and stories from the front lines of her ongoing efforts to foster social revolution in this changing world. A plaintiff on the federal climate change lawsuit Juliana v. US, as well as a long-time climate justice activist, Miriam has spent the last 10 years exploring the art of conversation in the context of climate catastrophe.
Election Disinformation: What It Is, Why It’s Dangerous, and What We Can Do to Fight It, with WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
When: Wednesday, May 24, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Where: N201 & Zoom
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs discusses how proactive messaging and outreach, increased voter education and engagement, and the power of the vote each play a key role in fighting election disinformation.
Let’s Talk: Building a Movement For All, with Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA
When: Thursday, May 25, 10:30 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
Where: N201 & Zoom
Join Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, to discuss how we can build a new vision for our democracy at Bellevue College. A vision that prioritizes curiosity, open-mindedness, and understanding for those we disagree with. Manu is building a youth-led movement with 70 college and high school chapters across the country.
Contact rise@bellevuecollege.edu with any questions.
Last Updated May 19, 2023