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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk197365735"></a><a name="_Hlk191915305"></a><a name="_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Happy June, Oregon Library Community!<o:p></o:p></span></span></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">It is hard to believe that summer is almost here. I hope that amidst all the twists and turns many of us have been
navigating recently, each of you has found an opportunity (or many!) to focus on rest, enjoyment and self-care. I have been listening to
</span></span></span><a href="https://player.live365.com/pride365"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Pride365 Radio</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
(also linked below) almost non-stop this past week, and it’s been a mood-lifter for sure! I have also been prioritizing time in nature, which has filled my cup in more ways than one.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Like each month, I am sharing links to upcoming opportunities, resources, and ideas for self-guided learning and
reflection. These can be found in the body of the email below and attached as a PDF. I want to do a special highlight of the
<b>Oregon Library Association’s EDI & Antiracism Committee </b></span></span></span><a href="https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Professional
Development Scholarships</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">,
since this is the last month to submit applications. If you are interested in a learning event that is scheduled to take place or begin before the end of July, please
</span></span></span><a href="https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">consider applying</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">.
In addition to the opportunities listed below, here are </span></span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jA12sb1cWGx1UGytQEKvrqSIZ0meH5DYxdgzIqDX5oE/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">additional
organizations</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
that may have upcoming EDIA- related learning events.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk189662606"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">As always, feel free to text, call, or email questions, support needs, and/or to schedule time to chat. Thank you for all that you continue to do for libraries,
for your communities, and for each other. Remember to take a moment to seek out your joy.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Warm Regards,
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="184" height="48" style="width:1.9166in;height:.5in" id="Picture_x0020_9" src="cid:image001.png@01DBD63E.C8D72160" alt="Signature of the name Ericka Brunson-Rochette"></span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Ericka Brunson-Rochette (she/her/hers)
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Community Engagement Consultant
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">State Library of Oregon<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="mailto:ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">ericka.brunson-rochette@slo.oregon.gov</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">|
971-375-5126<br>
</span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">www.oregon.gov/library/libraries</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="323" height="43" style="width:3.3666in;height:.45in" id="Picture_x0020_8" src="cid:image002.png@01DBD63E.C8D72160" alt="Logo for the Library Support & Development Services division at the State Library of Oregon"></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">VIRTUAL MEETUPS
<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>DEI Virtual Meetup for Oregon Libraries
</b>(<i>Second Wednesday of every month</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>For anyone engaged in diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging work in Oregon libraries.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Wednesday,
<b>June 11<sup>th</sup></b>, 3:30-4:30p | </span></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81502980247?pwd=fpyomcb21US548fuDgTaavCoo6dlIt.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Meetup Link</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>2SLGBTQIA+ Virtual Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(Third Tuesday of every month)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><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.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Tuesday,
<b>June 17<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1pm | </span></span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/_2SLGBTQIAAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>BIPOC Virtual Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(Fourth Tuesday of every month)</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>For Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Tuesday,
<b>June 24<sup>th</sup></b>, noon-1p | </span></span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/BIPOCAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Disability & Neurodivergence Affinity Meetup
</b><i>(First Tuesday of every month)</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><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></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Tuesday<b>, July 1st</b>, noon-1p |
</span></span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/DisabilityNeurodivergenceAffinityMeetup"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Meeting details and link</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<div style="border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in">
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
</div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C04F15">Free<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#747474">Find additional free training events on the State Library of Oregon’s
</span></b></span></span><a href="https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted/free#s-lib-ctab-24120710-1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Continuing Education Calendar</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=25210"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Sparking
Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>(</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Nebraska
Library Commission</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 11</b>, 8-9a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventreg.asp?ProgID=25210"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://libraries4de.org/resources/upcoming-events/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Managing
Your Hotspot Program: Tools to Identify Service for Underserved and Not-served Communities</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://libraries4de.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Libraries 4 Digital Equity</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 11</b>, 11:00a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://libraries4de.org/resources/upcoming-events/register/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/kids-and-teens-are-patrons-too-restorative-justice-and-trauma-informed-approaches-in-public-libraries"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Talking
Teen Services: Kids and Teens are Patrons, Too – Restorative Justice and Trauma-Informed Approaches in Public Libraries</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>(</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>CSL
In Session</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Thursday, <b>June 12</b>, 10-11:30a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yWD2KZfjTRGiFXLYqqdccQ#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20250618/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Recognizing
Emotional Stress in Youth: Providing Empowerment Strategies for Educators</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://home.edweb.net/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>edWeb.net</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 18</b>, 9-10a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://registration.anymeeting.com/E953DE8388463F62/registration-form"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=25261"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Outreach
at Any Size</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"> (
</span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Nebraska Library Commission</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 18</b>, 8-9a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventreg.asp?ProgID=25261"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><a name="_Hlk199839268"></a></span></span><a href="https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><b>Tools
to Cut Through Equity Uncertainty & Lead Your Team with Clarity</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><b>
</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268">(</span></span></span><a href="https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><i>Nonprofit
Learning Lab</i></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268">)</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 18</b>, 9-10a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span></span><a href="https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinarregister"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><b>here</b></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk199839268"></span>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20250625/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Rethinking
Attendance to Keep Every Student Connected to Learning and Belonging </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b> </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://home.edweb.net/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>edWeb.net</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 25</b>, 10-11a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://registration.anymeeting.com/E953DE83864C3967/registration-form"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Trauma
Informed Care for Grieving Families</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Indiana State
Library Continuing Ed</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i> w/presenter Lindsy Diener-Locke</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Webinar
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>June 25</b>, 7a <b>|</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_WW7zBTLtRnGznbX0c1YHog#/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://nishamody.myflodesk.com/invisible"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>You're
Not Being 'Nice' You're Being Invisible</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"> (<i>Consultant
</i></span></span><a href="https://www.nishaland.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Nisha Mody</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Workshop
<b>| </b>Wednesday, <b>July 9</b>, 4-5:30p<b> |</b> <b>Register </b></span></span><a href="https://nishamody.myflodesk.com/invisible/checkout"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C04F15">On-Demand<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C04F15"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/csl-in-session-how-wide-is-your-window-a-thoughtful-approach-to-edi-family-programming"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>How
Wide is Your Window: A Thoughtful Approach to EDI Family Programming</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>(</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>CSL
In Session</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>-Colorado State Library)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">On-Demand Webinar<b> |</b> 1hr 10min
<b>|</b> November 2024<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/hiring-for-cultural-knowledge.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Building
Community Connections by Hiring for Cultural Knowledge</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/home.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>WebJunction</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">On-Demand Webinar<b> |
</b>1hr<b> | </b>January 2025<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/protect-older-adults-from-fraud.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Resources
and Strategies to Protect Older Adults from Fraud and Scams</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
(</span></span><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/home.html"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>WebJunction</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>)</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">On-Demand Webinar<b> |
</b>1hr<b> | </b>June 2025<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C00000">+</span><span style="color:#747474">Need access to Oregon’s Library Staff Academy? Just fill out </span></b></span></span><a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/StateLibraryOfOregon/RequestAccessToContinuingEducationResources"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#747474">this
form</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#747474"> (available to
Oregon library staff, volunteers, and board members). Then you can get started here: </span></b></span></span><a href="http://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>https://my.nicheacademy.com/oregonstaff</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C04F15">Fee-based $
</span><i>*</i></b><i>(see information below about scholarship opportunities)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1432"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Neurodiversity
in the Academic Library</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">(</span></span><a href="https://www.ala.org/core"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Core</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Live Webinar<b> |</b> Wed.
<b>June 11</b>, 11a <b>|</b> <b>Cost:</b> <b>Core member</b>: $57.67; <b>ALA member</b>: $71.10;
<b>Non-member</b>- $79<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.ala.org/events/turning-page-trauma-libraries-safe-havens-children-and-caregivers"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Turning
the Page on Trauma: Libraries as Safe Havens for Children and Caregivers</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
(</span></span><a href="https://elearning.ala.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>ALA eLearning</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>/
</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>ALSC</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Live Webinar
<b>|</b> Wed. <b>June 12</b>, 10:30a <b>| Cost:</b> <b>ALSC member</b>: $39.50; <b>
ALA member</b>: $71.10; <b>Non-member</b>- $79<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/345-understanding-supporting-and-empowering-neurodiverse-library-professionals/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Understanding,
Supporting, and Empowering Neurodiverse Library Professionals</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
(</span></span><a href="https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i>Library Juice Academy</i></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">)
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">4-Week Course
<b>|</b> <b>July 7- August 3</b> <b>| Cost: </b>$250<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="color:#C04F15">In-Person Learning
</span><i>*</i></b><i>(see information below about scholarship opportunities)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/pocinlis/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>People
of Color in Library & Information Science (POCinLIS) Summit </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">Online Summit | Friday,
<b>July 25, 2025</b> | Free; Space is limited<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-ctgr-education-summit-tickets-1364459819049?aff=oddtdtcreator"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>2025
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Education Summit</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>August 6, 2025
</b>| Spirit Mountain Casino, Grand Ronde, OR | Free<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://pnla.org/conference-2025"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Pacific
Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Virtual Conference</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>August 7-9, 2025
</b>| Virtual | Various Pricing (*$100-$225)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">*Early Bird Pricing through July 3, 2025<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.reformaconference.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>REFORMA
National Conference VIII</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>September 18-21, 2025
</b>| Long Beach, CA | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i> Early bird rates have been extended to
<b>June 14<o:p></o:p></b></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.arsl.org/2025-conference"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Association
for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) 2025 Conference </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>September 17-20, 2025</b> | Albuquerque | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://aasl.secure-platform.com/2025"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>AASL
(American Association of School Librarians) National Conference</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>October 16-18, 2025</b> | St. Louis, MO | Various Pricing<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>*
<span style="color:#747474">OLA EDI & Antiracism Committee’s Professional Development Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><span style="color:#747474">Scholarships to support EDI & Antiracism professional development for library staff, volunteers, and library-job seekers in
Oregon. </span></i><b><span style="color:#747474">For more information and link to application, visit
</span></b></span></span><a href="https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>here</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#196B24">INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u>Read:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Article-
</b></span></span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-dei-books-back-naval-184707222.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMeFkVw3owFBP1nvfyqYmY_NM-_TxkCSbinTl1Mk-DMly-EuItD1DnQHhpk1niSQaetoxRmbwwdtcMWuyx2d4tVKr1a3doGudx3kE0epj62lvhvUpubv25oFKu8mcF0ZV2fnUOE2kXlldSMCbhRINl_ZND67UKCr0516P8PmwPjQ"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Hundreds
of ‘DEI’ books are back at the Naval Academy. An alum and a bookshop fought their removal</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b>(by <i>Nadra Nittle, Mariel Padilla; Yahoo News, May 2025; 7 min read)</i><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Peer-reviewed Article:
</b></span></span><a href="https://www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2025/puzzlement-and-praxis/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Puzzlement and Praxis in the Academic Library: Critically Reimagining Collection
Practices with Students</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b>(by <i>Cee Carter & Sarah Keener; In the Library With The Lead Pipe </i>Journal<i>, May 2025; 25+ min read</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><i>Bonus reads:
</i></b></span></span><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pentagon-orders-military-leaders-to-pull-library-materials-dei/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Pentagon orders military leaders to pull library
materials on diversity-related issues</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b>(by <i>Caitlin Yilek; CBS News, May 2025; 5 min read)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><i><o:p> </o:p></i></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.theroot.com/from-the-files-of-harvard-heres-how-real-slaves-looked-2000043535"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>From
the Files of Harvard, Here’s How Real Slaves Looked 175 Years Ago</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>:
Harvard University just settled a 15-year legal battle with a woman over portraits of her enslaved ancestors
</b>(by <i>Phenix S Halley; The Root, June 2025; 5 min read</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u>Watch:</u><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://youtu.be/GjRv7dJTync?si=Ktg8_KtOl2tzDF6H"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Stonewall
Forever - A Documentary about the Past, Present and Future of Pride</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b>(<b><i>TW, strong language warning</i></b><i>, 22 min; NYC LGBT Community Center, directed by Ro Haber, June 2019</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maw5m4-cdVc"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Activist
Opal Lee recalls the history of Juneteenth</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>
</b><i>(<b>TW</b>,<b> </b>6 min; NBC News, June 2024)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u>Listen:<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><u><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></u></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/29/nx-s1-5333846/scholars-say-trump-administration-is-trying-to-erase-americas-non-white-history"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>All
Things Considered: Scholars say administration is trying to erase America’s non-white history</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><i>
</i></b><i>(4min; NPR)<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">“From painting over a Black Lives Matter mural to temporarily scrubbing web stories of Navajo Code Talkers, scholars and activists say the Trump administration
is trying to erase non-white history.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span><a href="https://player.live365.com/pride365"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>PRIDE365
Radio </b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">–<b>
</b><i>WorldPride DC</i>’s<b> </b>brand-new live radio station where The Pride Party Never Stops! “Our playlist is as diverse as our culture and community focusing on upbeat tracks from the biggest and brightest LGBTQ+ stars and allies”. Stream now on the FREE
Live365 web site!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk191915305"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><img border="0" width="42" height="38" style="width:.4416in;height:.4in" id="Picture_x0020_7" src="cid:image009.png@01DBD63E.C8D72160" alt="Head with gears with solid fill"></span><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">June is (<b><span style="color:#ED0000">2S</span></b>)
<b><span style="color:#C04F15">L</span><span style="color:#CCCC00">G</span><span style="color:#388600">B</span><span style="color:#0070C0">T</span><span style="color:#002060">Q</span><span style="color:#7030A0">+</span> Pride Month</b><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level2 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span><a href="https://www.iglta.org/events/pride-calendar/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>International LGBTQ+ Pride Day</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">
is observed on June 28, commemorating the Stonewall Riots happening on this day in 1969.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">June is<b>
</b></span><a href="https://caribbeanamericanmonth.com/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>National Caribbean American Heritage Month</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">, a time to
recognize, honor and celebrate the history, diverse culture and significant contributions of the Caribbean American population.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">June is
</span><a href="https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/immigrant-heritage-month"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>National Immigrant Heritage Month</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">,
aiming to recognize and celebrate the contributions and diverse cultures of immigrants.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span><a href="https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"><b>Juneteenth</b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk197365735">,
also known as <i>Freedom Day</i>, is observed on June 19. This day observes the day, nearly two years after President Lincoln’s 1983 Emancipation Proclamation, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texans on June 19, 1865, delivering the news that slavery
was abolished. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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