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Bridging Blocks | Ableism & Accessibility

When: April 29
Where: Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Hwy N Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

How does Philadelphia show up for its residents living with a disability? What services are currently available and what can be improved?

Bridging Blocks | Voting: An American Right or Obligation?

When: April 30
Where: Parkway Central Library (Conference Room 131/132) 1901 Vine St Philadelphia, PA 19103

Why is voter apathy so widespread? Should we educate others that choose not to participate? Is there adequate civics education in our schools?

Ser Mujer: Cuidarnos, Sanar, Crecer Juntas

When: May 7
Where: HOY en Delaware 831 N Washington St Wilmington, DE

La experiencia evolucionará hacia un taller guiado que invitará a las participantes a reconectar con su cuerpo, su respiración y su mundo interior.

Economic Inequality: More than a Matter of Money

When: May 11
Where: Brandywine Hundred Library 1300 Foulk Rd Wilmington, DE 19803

Are there adequate opportunities to work toward lessening this systemic problem, or are we doomed? What economic conditions are we leaving for future generations?

Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It?

When: May 12
Where: Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life?

Democracy & The American Dream

When: May 14
Where: Friends Village 331 Lower Dolington Rd. Newton, PA 18940

It begs the question: have we evolved as a nation? Is democracy still the most effective form of governance?

Artificial Intelligence: Embrace or Fear It?

When: May 19
Where: Frankford Library 4634 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124

As helpful as artificial intelligence can be, what are some of the risks it poses? How has AI positively and negatively impacted your own life?

Do you Trust the News?

When: May 20
Where: Tredyffrin Public Library 582 Upper Gulph Rd. Strafford, PA 19087

Join us for a community conversation about the modern media environment: on what’s good and what’s not so good about the news. Is it a tool or a weapon?

America’s 250th: What Does That Mean to You?

When: May 21
Where: Lewes Public Library 111 Adams Ave Lewes, DE 19958

Is democracy still the most effective form of governance? How do you think this 3,000-year-old concept can evolve to meet the needs of modern society?

Is Free Speech Truly Free

When: May 27
Where: Cherry Hill Public Library 1100 Kings Hwy N Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08034

What are the challenges to free speech? Has social media helped or hurt free speech? Is there too much or too little freedom? Do you feel your speech is free and protected?