Carbondale Alerts
Next "At the Table: Stories of Land, Labor and Belonging", Tuesday, May 5th
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The City of Carbondale will recognize Hispanic and Latin American History during the Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue series on Tuesday, May 5th at the Carbondale Civic Center. The theme for this month’s discussion is “At the Table: Stories of Land, Labor and Belonging.”
Cristina Castillo, Program Coordinator at the SIU School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development, will be the guest speaker for the evening. As an Educational Psychologist, she strives to teach both the mind and the heart. Following her presentation, attendees will engage in meaningful dialogue that reflects on the contributions and resilience of Hispanic and Latin American communities throughout U.S. history.
The Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series will occur on the first Tuesday of the month through June. The Carbondale “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series brings an intersection of topics ranging from culture, history, and racial healing to the table through facilitated conversations so that community members from diverse backgrounds can engage in dialogue while enjoying a community meal.
This event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5pm and the Dinner & Dialogue will begin at 5:30pm. Seating is limited and registration is strongly suggested. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261066761810152
For more information, please contact Dianah McGreehan at dmcgreehan@carbondaleil.gov or call 618-457-3282.
The “At the Table” Dinner & Dialogue Series is supported by Healing Illinois. Healing Illinois is a racial healing initiative of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in partnership with The Field Foundation of Illinois and the Southern Illinois Community Foundation. To learn more about the Healing Illinois initiative click here.
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