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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk189662606">Happy March, Oregon Library Community!<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606">I am excited to share another monthly digest of virtual meetup groups, professional development offerings, and opportunities for independent learning on how to create, support and maintain welcoming
workplaces, spaces, and services in Oregon libraries and the communities we serve. Please note the inclusion of a<span style="color:#C00000">
<b>NEW </b></span>virtual affinity<b> </b>meetup for people with disabilities and/or neurodivergence. A more detailed description will be shared out via email soon.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606">It has been wonderful to hear about all the great events in libraries across our state each month related to celebrating, honoring and uplifting community. I am brainstorming a better way to highlight
these, but please keep sharing your efforts and stories with me! It is so inspiring to see so many libraries continuing to find ways to show up for<i> all</i> people in their community, even when faced with challenges and unforeseen circumstances.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606">Below you will find ways to keep engaged in, reflecting on and continuing action around this work through March and beyond</span>. I have also attached a PDF of these same resources. If you have
questions about any of the included resources, or if there is anything you would like to see included in the future, I would love to hear from you. Please text, call, or email with questions, support needs, and/or to schedule time to chat.
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<p class="MsoNormal">I look forward to connecting and being a resource for Oregon libraries and the communities you serve!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Warm Regards, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers) <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Community Engagement Consultant <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</a>| 971-375-5126<br>
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</a><u><o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image001.png@01DB8C62.4B12AB80" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">VIRTUAL MEETUPS
<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>All virtual meetup groups are for<b> </b>individuals employed, volunteering, or looking for work in Oregon libraries. Managers and supervisors are permitted to join.
<u>Upholding confidentiality of attendees, conversations and information shared in these meetups is required</u>.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>DEI Virtual Meetup for Oregon Libraries (</b><i>Second Wednesday of every month</i>)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>For anyone engaged in diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging work in Oregon libraries.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Wednesday, <b>March 12<sup>th</sup></b>, 3:30-4:30p <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1"><b>Meetup Link</b></a><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Affinity Meetup </b><i>(Third Tuesday of every month)<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>For Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and/or not listed as it pertains to sexual orientation, romantic orientation, gender identity, and/or gender expression.<b><o:p></o:p></b></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, <b>March 18<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1pm<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/_2SLGBTQIAAffinityMeetup"><b>Meeting details and link</b></a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BIPOC Virtual Affinity Meetup</b> <i>(Fourth Tuesday of every month)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, <b>March 25<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup"><b>Meeting details and link</b></a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#C00000">NEW! </span>Disability & Neurodivergence Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(First Tuesday of every month)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>For people who identify as neurodivergent, have a disability, or hold intersecting identities falling into both these groups---to include those with diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or suspected conditions.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, <b>April 1<sup>st</sup></b>, noon-1p <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/DisabilityNeurodivergenceAffinityMeetup"><b>Meeting details and link</b></a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Free<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Find additional free training events on the State Library of Oregon’s
</span></b><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><b>Continuing Education Calendar</b></a><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/embracing-neurodiversity.html"><b>Embracing Neurodiversity: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff</b></a> (<i>WebJunction</i>)<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">Webinar <b>|</b> Tuesday, <b>March 4<sup>th</sup>
</b>at 12-1p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/impacted-by-incarceration.html"><b>Supporting Communities Impacted by Incarceration through Library Services</b></a><b>
</b><i>(WebJunction)</i><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">Webinar <b>|</b> Thursday, <b>March 13<sup>th</sup></b> at 12-1p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://learn.volunteermatch.org/"><b>Is Everyone Welcome Toolkit Series</b></a><b>
</b>Webinars (<i>Volunteer Match</i>)<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/714435613486400093"><b>Are You Ready for Equity: Navigating Biases in Volunteer Engagement</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Thursday, <b>March 13<sup>th</sup></b>,11a-noon
<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1046233038377126741" target="_blank"><b>Introducing the Is Everyone Welcome Toolkit: Empowering Inclusive Volunteerism</b></a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:.5in">Tuesday, <b>March 18<sup>th</sup>,
</b>11a- noon<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2763808739432824926" target="_blank"><b>Tell Great Nonprofit Stories, Ethically!</b></a><b><br>
</b>Thursday, <b>March 27<sup>th</sup></b>, 11a- noon<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1460"><b>Librarians as Health Care Guides: Tools for Supporting Your Community</b></a><b>
</b><i>(ALA eLearning; Triage Cancer and ALA collaboration)<o:p></o:p></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Live Webinar | Thursday, <b>March 20<sup>th</sup></b>, 11:30-1p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>On-Demand</u></b> (<i>Niche Academy</i>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Need access to Oregon’s Library Staff Academy? Just fill out </span></b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%"><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">this
form</span></b></a><b> (available to Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members). Then you can get started here:</b></span><b> </b><a href="http://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff" target="_blank"><b>https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/43968?categoryId=5972"><b>Best Manager Practices- Seeing Staff as Human</b></a> (33mins)<i><o:p></o:p></i></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/59193?categoryId=5972"><b>Disability Accommodations in Libraries</b></a><b>
</b>(65mins)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/48725?categoryId=5972"><b>Race in Oregon History, A Historical Perspective</b></a><b>
</b>(1 hr.)<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff/course/62238"><b>Reducing Burnout for Academic Library Workers</b></a> (59mins)<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>* <u>Fee-based $ <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=401&_zs=h8Mwg1&_zl=RjA1A"><b>Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library</b></a><b>
</b><i>(ALAeLearning)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">Two-Part Webinar Series | Mon., <b>
March 17<sup>th</sup></b> and Wed., <b>March 19<sup>th</sup>,</b> 11:30a-1p<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">ALA Member</span></b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">:
$116.10; <b>Non-member</b>: $129<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/championing"><b>Championing Trans Inclusion for Library Leaders</b></a><b>
</b><i>(Public Library Association)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">Webinar | Tuesday, <b>March 18<sup>th</sup></b> at 11a<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">ALA Member</span></b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">:
$71.10; <b>Non-member</b>: $79; <b>PLA Member</b>: $47.40<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://my.marvelouspages.com/nisha-mody/trauma-informed-and-relational-care-for-libraries"><b>Trauma-Informed and Relational Care for Libraries</b></a> (<i>Consultant Nisha Mody</i>)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">Self-Paced Course | Next Orientation June 2025 | $1250<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">(<i>Inquire about pricing accommodation and institutional pricing options</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>* <u>In-Person Learning <o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><u><a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/98632c12-9bee-4ab5-bb05-5fcf69f453a4/summary">ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) National Conference</a></u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">April 2-5, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Oregon Library Association (OLA) Conference
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">April 23-25, 2025 | Eugene, OR | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><i><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Early-bird registration ends March 21<sup>st</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.reformaconference.org/"><b>REFORMA National Conference VIII</b></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">September 18-21, 2025 | Long Beach, CA | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><i><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Registration will open by March 21<sup>st</sup>
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://aasl.secure-platform.com/2025"><b>AASL (American Association of School Librarians) National Conference</b></a><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in">October 16-18, 2025 | St. Louis, MO | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b><i><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Use Code AASL80 to receive $80 off a full conference registration through 3/31</span><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>* <span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">
OLA EDI & Antiracism Committee’s Professional Development Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">Scholarships to support EDI & Antiracism professional development for library staff, volunteers, and library-job seekers in Oregon.
</span></i><b><span style="color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#7F7F7F;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">For more information and link to application, visit</span>
</b><a href="https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships"><b>here</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<b><u>Read:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Article- </b><a href="Rooted%20in%20connection:%20Libraries%20designing%20for%20belonging%20and%20community"><b><i>Rooted in connection: Libraries designing for belonging and community</i></b></a><b><i>
</i></b>by Steph Harmon, WebJunction Program Design and Development Manager; WebJunction, February 2025<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Publication</b><a href="https://belonging.berkeley.edu/advancing-racial-equity?emci=fd0e5227-c1e8-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&emdi=26d171f1-2ff5-ef11-90cb-0022482a94f4&ceid=9513177">-
<b><i>Advancing Racial Equity: Legal Guidance for Advocates</i></b></a><b> </b>by Stephen Menedian; Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute, June 2023 (updated February 2025)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Watch:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL2LOmgtsAc">Latinidad Beyond Borders w/Chris Zepeda-Millán</a>
</b>(<i>YouTube</i>; podcast hosted by <a href="https://www.librosschmibros.org/">
<i>Libros Schmibros Lending Library</i></a>, February 2025, 31 mins)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Alberto Sahagún (<i>Libros Schmibros</i>) and Chris Zepeda-Millán (UCLA Associate Professor in the Departments of Chicana/o & Central American Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Sociology and Labor Studies), discuss Latino voters
in the 2024 Presidential election and President Trump’s immigration policies.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<b><u>Listen:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Podcast- </b><a href="https://dont-call-me-resilient.simplecast.com/"><b><i>Don’t Call</i></b><i>
<b>Me Resilient </b></i></a>(<a href="https://dont-call-me-resilient.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-call-me-resilient-season-8-trailer">Season 8 Trailer</a>, 1 min)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Host Vinita Srivastava dives into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspective. From The Conversation Canada.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Reflect:<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>March</b> is <a href="https://nacdd.org/ddam1/">
<b>National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month</b></a>. The theme this year is “<i>A World of Opportunities</i>”.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>Ramadan</b> is observed this year from March 1-29<sup>th</sup>.<b>
</b><a href="https://ing.org/resources/for-all-groups/calendar-of-important-islamic-dates/ramadan-information-sheet/"><b>Learn more</b></a> about the significance and customs of this Muslim holy month.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>March 8<sup>th</sup></b> is
<a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/"><b>International Women’s Day</b></a>. This year’s theme is “<a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme"><i>Accelerate Action</i></a><i>”.</i><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>March 14<sup>th</sup></b> is
<a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/holi"><b>Holi</b></a>, the Hindu festival of colors welcoming the arrival of spring.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b>March 21<sup>st</sup></b> is the
<a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day"><b>International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination</b></a><b>,
</b>remembering the 69 people killed by police at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960 in Sharpeville, South Africa.<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
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