FAIR News: Guiding Universities to Pro-Human Practices
Newsletter
On April 13th, our legal team sent a letter to Anderson University president, John Pistole, in response to a FAIR Transparency report about upcoming “listening sessions” segregated by skin color. We informed Pistole that this would violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The stated reason for these segregated sessions was to ensure “a safe space where students can voice their opinions freely,” but many other non-discriminatory alternatives are readily available, such as encouraging students to speak openly and freely, allowing equal time for each student who wishes to speak, the ability to speak anonymously, and articulating rules and expectations for respectful conduct and dialogue. The message that it is “unsafe” to be around those who do not share the same skin color stigmatizes everyone.
We are happy to report that Anderson University has recognized the divisive nature of this proposed practice, and has reconsidered its approach to providing an open and inviting environment for all.
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Please submit your piece to submissions@fairforall.org
Submission guidelines:
Complete articles only (i.e., no “works in progress”).
No previously published submissions.
We have no hard word count limits, but prefer submissions between 1,000 and 2,500 words.
In the email, please include a short personal introduction and brief (one paragraph) summary of the article.
We hope to hear from you!
FAIR Perspectives
Our guest on FAIR Perspectives this week is John Wood, Jr.
John is a former nominee for Congress, former Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County, musical artist, and a noted writer and speaker on subjects including racial and political reconciliation. He is also a national leader for Braver Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to political depolarization that runs workshops, debates, and other events where Red and Blue participants attempt to better understand one another's positions and discover their shared values.
We discuss why John is so well-suited to tackling the seemingly intractable problem of polarization, the issues with the media today, the legitimacy crisis in our institutions, how to maintain social cohesion, how to get society talking again, and the jarring implications of Will Smith's Oscars slap.
Tune in on YouTube or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
FAIR News Podcast
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Why Artists Should Join FAIR in the Arts
This week’s video features FAIR Advisor Daryl Davis, who describes how art and music can be used to bridge ideological divides and provide opportunities to foster compassion, conversation, and community.
Art allows us to be human together. Music has no color. It taps into emotional and creative impulses that transcend differences among people and cultures. It breaks down the barriers we often build to divide one another. In art, the human spirit prevails. Artists explore the complexity that gives our world its richness and mystery. Through the arts we learn more about each other and our world, and tackle our most challenging and interesting questions.
TODAY: How America’s Founding Principles Can Save Us
What did the Founding Fathers believe? What are the key principles of the Declaration of Independence? Join Johnny and Suziann Davis, along with host Angel Eduardo, in a discussion about the founding principles, the tensions between the Founders’ beliefs and behaviors, and how leaders throughout history have used the founding principles to move America toward fully embodying those ideals.
The founding principles are as relevant today as ever before and have the potential to mend current societal issues and move us forward. And yet, there is a prominent worldview that is in opposition to the founding principles—why is this worldview believed to be wrong, and do those who believe in it also want to move society forward?
Douglas County Open House
On Monday, April 25th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MST, join the discussion of what it means to be pro-human with special guests Daryl Davis, Angel Eduardo, and FAIR President Bion Bartning.
More details available soon.
In-Person Interview & Book Signing with Erec Smith
On Thursday, April 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT, join FAIR Advisors Erec Smith and Angel Eduardo for a live, in-person event. Eduardo will be interviewing Smith about his book The Lure of Disempowerment: Reclaiming Agency in the Age of CRT. The interview will be followed by a book signing.
FAIR Wellness Webinars
Every Tuesday (the first four Tuesdays of the month) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST, FAIR Advisor Zander Keig will be hosting a series of FREE Wellness Webinars for FAIR members.
FAIR Diversity Training
Meet FAIR Diversity: What It Means to Be Pro-Human
For all FAIR Members and volunteers. These events are typically held on the last Monday of each month.
Registration is now open for the following events:
April 25th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
May 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
June 27th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST
FAIR Diversity Conversations Series
Open to the public! These events are typically held on the first Monday of each month.
In this webinar series, FAIR Diversity panelists discuss how to apply the fundamental principles of inclusive and civil dialogue to everyday social interactions. We use the pro-human approach to navigate challenging conversations in healthcare, education, corporate, non-profit sectors, and more.
Upcoming Webinar: What Does “Compassionate Opposition” Look Like?
May 2nd, 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. EST
June 6th, 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. EST
Please feel free to bring any relevant thoughts, ideas, questions, and insights, to the conversation!
To learn more about FAIR Diversity, please visit our FAIR Diversity website.
FAIR Chapter Events
Chapter Leader Meetings
April 25th:
Series 1: Sharpening Our Perspectives
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
April 26th:
Series 2: The Pro-Human Leader
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST
April 27th:
Series 3: Pro-Humanizing Language
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST
**MUST HAVE ATTENDED 1 & 2 at some point**
May 23rd:
Series 1: Sharpening Our Perspectives
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EST
May 24th:
Series 2: The Pro-Human Leader
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST
May 26th:
Series 3: Pro-Humanizing Language
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Chapter Events
April 25th:
Douglas County Open House
7:00 p.m. MST
April 26th:
Canadian Educators’ Alliance Meeting
7:30 p.m. EST, ZOOM
April 28th:
FAIR Canada - “Running for School Trustee”
7:30 p.m. EST, ZOOM
May 3rd:
FAIR Ontario 101
7:30 p.m. EST
FAIR Educator Alliance ‘Happy Hour’
Teachers often feel isolated and alone in their schools, but FAIR is here for you! The FAIR Educators Alliance brings together educators from all levels to share experiences and concerns and work on developing resources that can support teachers, community members, and FAIR chapters.
We have an informal “happy hour” every Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. EST, and hold more formal monthly meetings that will address issues based on your interests and needs.
We welcome all teachers and hope you will get connected.
For more information, contact educators@fairforall.org or, for Canadian educators, contact educators-canada@fairforall.org.
Join the FAIR Community
Become a FAIR volunteer or to join a FAIR chapter:
Join a Welcome to FAIR Zoom information session to learn more about our mission, or watch a previously recorded session in the Members section of www.fairforall.org.
Sign the FAIR Pledge for a common culture of fairness, understanding and humanity.
Join the FAIR community to connect and share information with other members.
Share your reviews and incident reports on our FAIR Transparency website.