The Center for Diversity and Common Ground

03/20/2021

Check out our March Newsletter!
https://swvacommonground.substack.com/p/march-newsletter?r=ilwx1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

02/12/2021

"If you see or hear someone using anti-AAPI language, say something. Don't let phrases like "China virus" or comments blaming AAPI for the pandemic go unchallenged. Commit to not being a passive bystander, but rather an active disrupter, of harassment when you see it. If you witness an incident, report it at stopaapihate.org."

A spate of violent attacks on elderly Asian-Americans has cast a spotlight on a wider, growing problem.

12/20/2020

11/03/2020

11/03/2020

What happens if you get to the polls tomorrow and you are told that you aren't registered like you thought you were? You can request a provisional ballot. Here are some resources to prepare yourself for tomorrow:

The vast majority of voters are entitled by federal law to demand a provisional ballot if they encounter problems at the ballot box.

10/11/2020

Today is National Coming Out Day! If an LGBTQ+ student ever comes out to you, it's important to respond with affirmation, humility and care. Here are some suggestions.

Download the full guide here: https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/publications/best-practices-for-serving-lgbtq-students

09/23/2020

09/02/2020

This is how we break the generational cycles of addiction and trauma so we can heal our communities and bring health and wellness to all. 💜

Mount Rogers Community Services celebrates Recovery Month, September 2020. Jessica Mclain shares her experience with Project LINK, a program fro pregnant/par...