Posting: 6/19/20
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This year, many Americans are observing the holiday by not only reflecting how far we’ve come, but by taking stock of how far we have left to go in the fight against inequality.
Earlier this month our program shared our commitment to doing that soul-searching work with you, our sheltering community, including the specific commitment to engage in anti-racist learning and to create a space for you to learn and share alongside us if you so desire.
Next week on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:00 am, KSMP is hosting our first call to talk about what this moment in our history could mean for us in California animal sheltering should we rise to meet this national call to action with open minds and hearts.
Jose Ocano (erstwhile Pacific Region Director and now Senior Director of Culture and Talent for Best Friends) and Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be joining us to facilitate the discussion. Also joining us will be special guest James Evans, long time animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE).
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please use the zoom link below.
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Team KSMP
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