Salons at Stowe

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Spring Series

April 22: Stereotypes and Name-Calling 
We'll explore "Uncle Tom" as a racial slur and the impact and legacy of stereotyping and name-calling.

May 13: How History Helps Us Today 
How can we use our past to better our present?  How do 19th century works of social justice, advocacy, etc., apply to the present.

May 27: Traces of the Trade (5PM - 7:30PM) 
Join documentary filmmaker Katrina Browne for a viewing and discussion of Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North.

June 10: The Changing Media 
How has media changed in recent years?  Does it represent certain sectors of the population?  What role does technology play?

June 24: Teaching Acceptance 
We'll take a look at programs that educate youth on the dangers of name-calling and stereotyping and how conflicts that arise in the classroom are addressed today.  What is our hope for the future?

Summer Series

July 8: Volunteer Vacations 
What will you do on your summer vacation?  Today, more and more people are deciding to use their vacation time to give back and contribute to the improvement of society.

July 22: Art Creating Change
Just as Stowe used her talent for writing to get her message out today, many are connecting with audiences through works of dance, art and poetry with social justice messages.

All Salons are from 5PM -7PM, unless otherwise noted.