This news was originally shared in the B:CIVIC community newsletter on Jan. 14, 2022.
Boulder County Disaster Call
Wednesday, Jan. 19 | 3 to 3:30 p.m., MST
Complimentary Community Event
Join B:CIVIC for this disaster response call to learn more about the current state of the Boulder County fires and the road to recovery for our community. In this call, you will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how you can support recovery efforts.
Speakers:
Ian Anderson
Chair, Colorado Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (COVOAD)
Andy Bailey
Program Manager, Humanitarian Disaster Response, CSR Appreciation and Recognition for AT&T.
Virtual Voices: Moving Beyond Quotes: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Importance of Solidarity
Join Us for the First Virtual Voices of 2022
Thursday, Jan. 20 | Noon to 1 p.m., MST
Complimentary Community Event
During this Virtual Voices, we will celebrate and read the “I Have a Dream” speech in its entirety. In addition, a panel will explore the legacy of Dr. King and his fight for freedom and justice in a way that acknowledges his full legacy without diluting his message. We also will explore what it means to unite and to operate with solidarity to address and alleviate inequity, using the precepts of Dr. King as a model.
The Virtual Voices series is produced in partnership with TIED (Talent, Inclusion, Engagement & Diversity) Roundtable.
Speakers:
Monica Williams
Chief Consulting Officer, The Equity Project
& Co-Founder and President, TIED
Roberto Montoya, Ph.D.
Chief Educational Equity Officer, Department of Higher Education
Get Involved With B:CIVIC
B:CIVIC is a community organization designed to provide companies and professionals with the opportunity to learn about best practices in social responsibility, be engaged in key initiatives and raise awareness of the positive impact of Colorado businesses in the community.
B:CIVIC relies on our board of directors, Summit committee and programs committees to help shape our work and elevate the importance of social responsibility in a way that meets the needs of our diverse business community.
Interested in getting more engaged? Connect with staff today.
