Community Engagement

Please join us as we welcome Michael Schumacher and the Historical Society of Southern California to Occidental College, as we host their keynote Dunning lecture:

Tarana Burke shares the heartbreaking story behind the genesis of the viral ‘me too’ movement, and gives strength and healing to those who have experienced sexual trauma or harassment.

The simple yet courageous #metoo hashtag campaign amplified by actress Alyssa Milano, has emerged as a rallying cry for people everywhere who have survived sexual assault and sexual harassment – and Tarana’s powerful, poignant story as creator of what is now an international movement that supports survivors will move, uplift, and inspire you.

Jeremiah B.C. Axelrod is Adjunct Professor of History, Art History, Urban & Environmental Studies, and Cultural Studies at Occidental College, as well as founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Los Angeles. Before arriving at Occidental in 2005, Dr. Axelrod taught several years in the Film Studies and History Departments at UC Irvine and served as Kevin Starr Fellow in California Studies at the University of California Humanities Research Institute. He received his Ph.D.

SSDP will be talking over some current events that relate to drug policy, as well as forming an events committee so that SSDP can have more small-scale events on campus and spread the word about safety/harm reduction!

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