upcoming Forums (and opportunities to engage the civic life of your communities)
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Live presentation and Q&A at All Souls Sunday Mornings at 10 am. Continued discussion moved to library down the hall at 11 am. Re-broadcast on KKFI.
http://allsoulskc.org/category/sunday-forum/
November 24, 10:00 am
“What is Manhood Today?” with Rodney Knott
What is the meaning of masculinity in today’s world? What forces shape the role of men in our culture? How should men respond? In 2009 computer engineer Rodney Knott formed ReEngage, a Kansas City non-profit dedicated to helping young males become men.
December 1, 10:00 am
Cooperation and Altruism in Evolution of Species with Mindy Walker
Bees and ants have been cited as examples where cooperation among individuals has led to evolutionary success. Dr. Walker will discuss human evolution within this context and the potential for our species to transcend our tribal and national interactions.. She is an Associate Professor of Biology at Rockhurst University.
December 8, 10:00 am
An Active Way to Create Peace: Ending Torture Worldwide with Shawna Foster
Preventing torture worldwide may seem impossible, but it’s closer than we think. Former ASUUC Intern Minister Shawna Foster will discuss how the transformational work of implementing anti-torture laws brings peace to the entire world. She is a social justice activist who now is the US Program Director for International Bridges to Justice. Join her as she returns to KC to share this inspirational progress.
If you missed it, visit http://www.kkfi.org/ for rebroadcasts and audio archives:
November 17, 10:00 am
“Why Can’t the Richest Nation on the Planet Get Education Right?” with Bernard Franklin
How is it that the richest nation has one of the most broken education systems in the world? What’s working around the world and in small pockets in our country? Dr. Bernard Franklin is President of Junior Achievement of Mid-America and has been Special Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs for KSU and Chancellor of PVCC.
November 10, 10:00 am
“Implementation of Obamacare in Missouri and Kansas” with Andrea Routh
The Oct 1 deadline for implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has passed. What’s happening? How can uninsured people become insured? What are the rules? How can you help make this a success? Andrea Routh is Executive Director, Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance.
Other archives and recent forums that may interest you include Voting Rights Act, Google Fiber, UN matters, development and tax matters with KCMO City Manager Troy Schulte…
Look out for upcoming forums in this 70th! anniversary year of The Forum, KC’s longest running conversation and home for civil discourse.