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Health Reform & Social Justice: Opportunities for Reducing Inequity and Addressing Health Disparities

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 3:38pm
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An Evening with Dr. Susan Rogers, President, Physicians for a National Health Plan (PNHP) OCTOBER 6, 6-8PM For this event, the League will be hosting an evening with Dr. Susan Rogers. Dr. Rogers’s presentation will include an overview of the U.S. health care system through a social justice lens, followed by a discussion highlighting disparities resulting from our current policies and opportunities to improve inequities through health reform. The forum will conclude with an audience Q&A. Dr.

BEARER OF THE MORNING: THE LIFE OF TE ATA THOMPSON FISHER

Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 1:40pm
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Born in small-town Oklahoma, Mary Thompson Fisher, later known as “Te Ata,” was determined to pursue her passion as a performer.  Supported by her undeniable charisma and oratorical talent, Te Ata entertained and enlightened audiences across the world, including royalty and statesmen. Throughout her travels and performances, Te Ata kept her Chickasaw heritage close to heart and shared the unique story and spirit of the Chickasaw people.

FIRST ENCOUNTER

Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Wed, 10/06/2021 - 1:39pm
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First Encounter explores the actions taken by Chickasaws in 1540 during their first contact with Europeans. The documentary highlights the encounters, struggles and perseverance of the Chickasaw people throughout Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto’s attempted conquest. It was the first European contact for the Chickasaw, but perhaps the most important and set the standard by which the tribe remained for centuries and remains today - “unconquered and unconquerable.”

Sen. Bill Dodd town hall Sept. 21 on climate change, environmental stewardship and the drought

Submitted by Autumn Labbe-Renault on Mon, 09/27/2021 - 12:10pm
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SONOMA – Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, will host a virtual town hall Sept. 21 on climate change, environmental stewardship and the drought featuring a panel discussion with top state and conservancy officials.

The town hall will be streamed live over multiple channels and broadcast on KSVY Sonoma. Panelists will take live and submitted questions.

Who: Sen. Dodd; Wade Crowfoot, California Natural Resources secretary; Joaquin Esquivel, chair of the State Water Board; and Jay Ziegler, director of external affairs for The Nature Conservancy.