Civil Rights Day
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Description
Held on or around February 1, the anniversary of the Woolworth’s lunch counter student sit-in in 1960, this all-day event examines some of the major civil rights issues of today that continue to challenge activists, and policymakers, with a particular focus on contemporary movements working around an array of civil rights issues in the hopes of getting students involved in local campaigns.
Classifications
Topic Areas
ActivismCivil RightsHistory
Hofstra Schools
Center for Civic Engagement
Engagement Types
Workshop Series
Populations Served
All
Geographic Areas
Nassau County
Metrics
Community Members Served
355
Hofstra Participants
25
Dates
Project Start
April 20, 2022
Project End
December 4, 2022
Duration
Fall and Spring semesters
Hofstra Partners
Locations
Hicksville Community Center — 163 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY Primary
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