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CARE Presents: The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backward taking an egg from its back. It teaches us we must reach back to value past knowledge in order to move forward. Join James Evans and colleagues talk about things we could have learned from previous Civil rights movements and leaders to truly make progress.

CARE Presents: Indigenous Community Advocates - Come hear their stories! Join our Marilou Chanrasmi, CARE Center leader in the Northern Tier facilitate an open circle of sharing amongst her friends and partners.

CARE Presents: Join Jennifer Evans, Ranier Maningding (Founder & Chief Brand Officer of LLAG Media) and Alina M. Luna (Professor of English at Western Colorado University and an activist for equity) as they discuss stereotypes found in the media, the damage it causes, and how we can prevent future harm.

CARE Presents: How do we talk about and address anti Blackness and anti-Indigeneity as Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)? How do we acknowledge the harms and current reality to move forward in solidarity? To understand the issues and grapple with these questions, we have invited a group of panelists to discuss.

CARE Presents: Join Johnny Jenkins as he speaks to community leaders about their lived experiences, animal well-being, and social justice issues impacting their communities.

CARE Presents: Akisha Townsend Eaton and her Sister, Jacinda Townsend, talk about how their Kentucky roots influenced both of their trajectories. They will speak on their reactions to the death of Tyre Nichols in the context of Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing, Jacinda’s multiple published books, and systemic racism in animal advocacy. And hear how Jacinda’s advocacy for her pet rabbit inspired Akisha’s interest in the field. 

CARE Presents: James Evans will discuss the hidden influence of Black Arts, including visual, vocal and dance. The finale will feature a guest performance from celebrated soprano Adia Evans.

CARE Presents: The animal well-being industry lacks representation of BIPOC people, especially Black men, despite the role of important figures from the past and present who help animals every day. Join host Sterling “Trap King” Davis as he speaks with panelists Daryl Fletcher from SOOFA Ranch and Donell Randolph from Oakland Animal Services.

CARE Presents: Throughout history, we have seen and heard of the stories of powerful figures who, one way or another, influenced the society we live in today. In this segment, we will discuss significant historical figures you may not know about due to our historic and modern-day inequities. As we know, there is still much work to do, especially considering the Human and Animal Wellbeing space.

CARE Presents: Get curious with representatives from CARE’s Environmental Justice, Community Animal CARE, and CARE Center teams. Aline Silva interviews Akisha Townsend Eaton, Rae Williams, and Tre Law to share important historical information for Black land owners and farmers, how it intersects with Environmental Justice, and why we should all care about this to benefit humans and animals.

CARE Presents: CARE's American Black History Month series conversation with Dr. Azalia Boyd, Chief Veterinary Medican Officer, and Dr. Tierra Price, Founder, BlackDVM Network. Topics: Discussing issues, false narratives, stereotypes, and perceptions that can create divides. Using this space to educate builds community and connection to change the inequities impacting the communities.

CARE Presents (donation applies): These performances will pay homage to the power of the African American experience, both the struggle and ascendance; mirrored by music that sustained and healed a people, and inspired the world. Streaming tickets available; Proceeds of Extraction to Extraordinary Musical Event will raise scholarship funds for CARE’s Dr. Jodie G. Blackwell Veterinary Scholarship Fund which benefits African American students.