Write an op-ed piece – we’ll teach you how at the next SURJ meeting
Sunday, April 7th: Get ready for the April 7th meeting starting now. Op-Ed writing workshop with Craig Owens. You have an important voice to build an anti-racist city and nation. Please brainstorm before April 7:
1) some ideas about topics you might want to see an op-ed about;
2) the large point you want the op-ed to make (the “takeaway”);
3) a couple of specific actions you want readers to take action on about the takeaway large point
At the meeting, Drake University English Professor Craig Owens will lead us through a group process of talking about what we’ll write about. Then, we will draft our letters together. Change the public narrative around racial justice. Don’t miss this special event.
If you have access to a laptop computer please bring it! As always, parking is available in the Olmsted Center Parking Lot located at 2875 University Avenue.
Sunday, April 21st: No formal meeting (Easter); Immigration Action Group meets (see announcement below)
Newcomers, returnees and longtime participants always welcome. DSM SURJ meetings are the first and third Sundays of each month, 6-8 pm at Drake University. Childcare provided. All meetings held at Medbury Honors Lounge at Drake University at 6:00 pm. Park in the Olmsted Center Parking Lot located at 2875 University Avenue.
Help support asylum seekers with DSM SURJ Immigration Action Group
Sunday April 21st 6:00 pm. Medbury Hall Drake Campus. SURJ Immigration Action Group. The Immigration Action Group met on March 17 where we heard from Mike and Karen Lauer about their experience sponsoring two young women from Central America seeking asylum in the US. The focus of our work over the next few months will be raising money for legal fees and work permits for asylum seekers Danna and Karla. If you want to join the group but can’t make the next meeting please reach out to dsmsurj@gmail.com using this link.
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