Upcoming MLK Saratoga Events

Sponsored by MLK Saratoga. These events are not sponsored by LWV Saratoga but are included in our calendar because we believe they may be of interest to our members.

• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
  Civil Rights in Saratoga
  Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave., Saratoga Springs
  6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
  Join All Of Us and Saratoga BLM for a panel discussion and community conversation about Civil Rights in Saratoga at Saratoga Springs.
  What is the history of Civil Rights in this country?
  What is happening in Saratoga?
  How can we ensure that the Bill of Rights and the NYS Constitution are always honored?
  Panelists include: Colin Donnaruma (NYCLU), Lex Figuero (Saratoga BLM), Tom Keefe (Attorney and former judge), Ron Kim (Mayor-Elect), Jamaica Miles (All Of Us)
  This event is open to the public. COVID precautions will be in effect. Attendees will need to wear masks regardless of vaccination status. Advanced registration is requested for materials. Register here.

• MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22
  American Politics & Community Today
  Saratoga Arts, 320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
  5:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
  What does it mean to be an American? What are our responsibilities to our community and to each other? Exploring these questions and more through the lens of Ralph Ellison's writings. Reading: "What These Children Are Like." Sponsored by C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios.

• TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
  Critical Conversations Session 2: Culturally Responsive Teaching
  Via Zoom
  7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
  K-12 Educators will share how they create welcoming and inclusive classrooms, and what culturally responsive teaching looks like in action. Presented by Saratoga Educational Equity Network (SEEN), MLK Saratoga, The Black Studies Program at Skidmore College, and SUNY Empire State College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Register here.