Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought and was killed for equal rights, yet some of the worst discrimination in civil rights continues in 2018
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
— Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
ALBANY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 1955 - Rosa Parks was denied equal seating on a bus; she refused to relinquish her seat to a white man which was the spark that ignited the Civil Rights Movement that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. championed.
2018 – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo denies equal access to 911 emergency services for 1,000,000 people with disabilities.
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Jonathan Carey Foundation
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The incredible life and tragic preventable death of Jonathan Carey, who was disabled, had autism, was non-verbal & only 13 when he was killed by his caregivers
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Gov. Herbert to celebrate sending Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon’s statue to Washington, D.C. by ceremonially signing SCR1
What:
Gov. Herbert will ceremonially sign SCR1 - Concurrent Resolution Recommending Replacement of Statue of Philo Farnsworth in United States Capitol. The resolution proposes that Utah send a statue of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in the nation, to symbolically represent Utah in Washington, D.C.
Who:
Gov. Gary R. Herbert
Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox
Sen. Todd Weiler
Rep. Becky Edwards
When:
Wed., April. 4, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. MST
Where:
North Plaza, Utah State Capitol
Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Statue
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OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, April 6, 2018
6 - 8 p.m.
in conjunction with Ogden City Arts' #FirstFridayArtStroll
POPUP LOCATION:
221 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401
exhibit runs though April 30
Dioxoanthus caryopolyethene, 2017 - colored pencil and ink, 15 x 20 inches - $400
ABOUT the WORK:
Humans use “things” to support a lifestyle of comfort. In current mainstream culture we “need”, we buy, we consume, we throw-away, we repeat: Always in search of the next best thing to add ease and beauty to our lives. Artificial objects sow the seeds of vanity, for some, by creating an effortless way-of-life at a bargain. For others, they sustain a life of poverty and exploitation. Sweatshops and machines create a culture of mimesis, compromising quality for convenience, and confusing the natural with the synthetic
Botanical artists depict the ideal version of a plant by sketching numerous specimen. The final piece is devoid of natural imperfections. With this in mind, I depict what seems to be the “ideal” flower for many- undemanding and abiding. In order to name each synthetic specimen, I apply my own taxonomy to the scientific name. My work is meant to be a reminder of the natural world that motivated the creation of these products, and the irony of their existence.
Narcinedione amaryllidathene, 2017 - colored pencil and ink - 15 x 20 inches - $400
Tulipanthra gesnerethene, 2017 - colored pencil and ink - 15 x 20 inches - $400
ABOUT the ARTIST:
I live and work in Ogden, Utah. I graduated from Weber State University in 2014 with a BFA and teaching certificate. Since then, I have worked as a middle school art teacher and volleyball coach during the school year, and a full-time artist in the summer. When I am not working, I make sure to enjoy every aspect of the outdoors that the Wasatch Front has to offer with my husband and two dogs. Rock climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and backpacking have all fostered a love for nature that have motivated a part of my artistic practice.
Like many of us, I have been raised in a culture that assigns worth for those who are willing to consume.
This is done without consideration to the labor of individuals and the impact on our natural world.
Moreover, it has created a comfortable and beautiful world that hinges upon the irony of the destruction and greed that sustain it. I am, regrettably, a consumer. I attempt in all aspects of my life to lessen my impact and be mindful of those around me whose labor sustains me. The difficulty for me is that my role as a consumer is inescapable. It is because of this truth that I am motivated to draw attention to its existence. My work draws from the comfortable and beautiful things to bring attention to their irony.
ALSO Open for Firt Friday Art Stroll:
MEET the ARTIST: Weber Center: 2348 Washington Blvd. 6-9pm April 6
Brought to you by Ars Visualis,
a leading advocate of contemporary art and culture in N Utah.
We're changing our Name! July 1, we 're becoming AmpedARTS
The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has a number of women and leadership announcements this month:
First, the UWLP was commissioned by the Women in the Economy Commission to conduct research on women and higher education in the state of Utah. I’m thrilled to let you know that on Tuesday the Commission released this research brief titled, “Utah Women in Higher Education: A Progress Report, 2018.” Thanks to Dr. Catherine Jeppsen, a UWLP research fellow, who conducted this in-depth study. You can find other Women in the Economy Commission reports here. The UWLP also links to the Commission’s reports here as well.
Second, we have a new infographic online titled “Sexual Harassment: What Utahns Need to Know” that goes along with the research snapshot we released last month. Feel free to share with anyone who would benefit from seeing and reading this material. We have also started tracking other research on sexual harassment, as well as articles and documents that have tips or guidelines for organizations on the topic.
Third, we are involved in two events outside of the Wasatch Front in April: 1) we are co-hosting an evening event with Snow College in Ephraim on April 17th titled, Strengthen Your Impact as Girls & Women. You will see on the linked flyer that Abby Cox (wife of Lt. Governor Cox), Janet Carlston (First Lady of Snow College), and Karen Soper (Principal of Manti Elementary) will be panelists, and I will be briefly speaking on why graduating from college is so beneficial and also why and how women can strengthen their impact in different ways; 2) AAUW of St. George is hosting an event titled, “Swimming Up Steam: What’s it Like to Be Female and Living in Utah” on April 12 from 5:30-7:30pm. I hope to see you at these events if you live in those areas!
Fourth, the Real Women Run Spring Training is Saturday, April 7, 2018 (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM) at the Thomas S. Monson Center in SLC. This training will be focused on the core skills, strategies, and information needed to run your campaign, and features workshop sessions as well as time for individualized consulting with campaign experts. Attendees who will benefit most include candidates and campaign managers, staff, and volunteers. More information and registration can be found here.
Finally, I’m pleased to announce that Edward Elgar Publishing has just released a soft cover of my global 2017 edited book, Handbook of Research on Gender and Leadership (more reasonably priced now). For those interested in scholarly work, it is a “gold mine” in terms of the latest research on women and leadership (27 chapters from author groups around the world).
Have a great April!
Susan
Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics
Utah Valley University, Woodbury School of Business
Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
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DVISORY: Secretary Perdue Continues "Back to Our Roots" RV Tour in Ohio and Kentucky TOMORROW
(Toledo, Ohio, April 4, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue will continue his third "Back to Our Roots" RV Tour in Ohio and Kentucky TOMORROW, Thursday April 5th with events including a visit to Miami Township Fire-Rescue, a tour and meeting at Central State University, a lunch with the Kentucky Farm Bureau at May’s Lick Mill, and a tour of the Harold White Lumber Company. During the RV tour, the Secretary will hear ideas and concerns from local farmers, agriculture students and researchers, business owners, community leaders, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees.
This is Secretary Perdue’s third “Back to Our Roots” tour since taking office just under a year ago. On his first tour, in August of 2017, Secretary Perdue toured Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. In September of 2017, Secretary Perdue traveled on his second tour to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. This third tour began Monday in Michigan and will continue through Friday, April 6th with stops in Ohio and Kentucky.
*NOTE: Media interested in covering any of these events must RSVP to press@oc.usda.gov prior to the event.
TOMORROW THURSDAY, April 5th
Secretary Perdue Visits Miami Township Fire-Rescue
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour the Miami Township Fire-Rescue facility and meet with township officials and first responders. USDA’s Office of Rural Development is assisting the construction of this 17,000-square foot building to house the Miami Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department. After the tour and conversation, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, April 5th at 8:00 a.m. EST
WHERE: Miami Township Fire-Rescue, 225 Corry Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Secretary Perdue Visits Central State University
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour of Central State University’s (CSU) College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture and participate in a roundtable discussion with CSU agriculture students. After the roundtable, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, April 5th at 9:00 a.m. EST
WHERE: Central State University, 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384
KENTUCKY
Secretary Perdue Participates in Listening Session with Kentucky Farm Bureau
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will participate in a listening session with members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau to hear their concerns and priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. After the listening session, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, April 5th at 12:45 p.m. EST
WHERE: May’s Lick Mill, 6538 U.S. Highway 68, May’s Lick, KY 41055
Secretary Perdue Tours Harold White Lumber Company
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Harold White Lumber Company in Morehead. After the tour, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: TOMORROW, Thursday, April 5th at 3:15 p.m. EST
WHERE: Harold White Lumber Company, 2920 Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40351
FRIDAY, April 6th
Secretary Perdue Visits Sorghum Farm and Mill
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will visit Sorghum Farm and Mill and meet with owner Danny Townsend to discuss opportunities and challenges for veterans in agriculture. After, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: FRIDAY, April 6th at 8:30 a.m. EST
WHERE: Sorghum Farm and Mill, 11620 Main Street, Jeffersonville, KY 40337
Secretary Perdue Tours Montgomery County High School
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Montgomery County High School’s Agriculture Department with Mr. Jeffery Arnett, the High School’s Agriculture Director. After the tour, the Secretary will participate in a roundtable discussion with local agriculture leaders. Following the roundtable, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: FRIDAY, April 6th at 9:30 a.m. EST
WHERE: Montgomery County High School, 724 Woodford Drive, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
Secretary Perdue Tours Keeneland Race Track
WHAT: Secretary Perdue will tour Keeneland Race Track and have lunch with Keeneland staff. After the lunch, the Secretary will hold a media availability.
WHEN: FRIDAY, April 6th at 12:00 p.m. EST
WHERE: Keeneland Race Track, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY 40510
