2020 Events

Allyship in Action Series

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August 19, 2021November 18, 2021

PART 5: SHINING THE LIGHT ON INVISIBLE TALENT

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December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

December 8th Thank you to all who joined ARA’s “Shining the Light on Invisible Talent,” the final installment of our five-part Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action series, produced in partnership with BWISE, Chicago Tech Academy, and i.c.stars. Our final event got to the core of ARA’s mission: advancing women in the workplace. Black women and women of color, along with transgender people and people with disabilities, face the greatest obstacles when it… Read More »PART 5: SHINING THE LIGHT ON INVISIBLE TALENT

PART 4: BREAKING THROUGH POVERTY LINES THROUGH EDUCATION & JOB CREATION RECAP

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November 13, 2020February 22, 2021

November 10th In the fourth event of our “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action” series, our panel of experts challenged listeners to rethink the essential economic role education, training opportunities, jobs, mentorship, recognition, advancement and ownership play in creating equity in workplaces. They shared their knowledge and perspectives on oppressive poverty and discussed how we can be effective in the struggle to build equitable educational and career opportunities for students, job… Read More »PART 4: BREAKING THROUGH POVERTY LINES THROUGH EDUCATION & JOB CREATION RECAP

PART 3: CHANGE STARTS AT HOME RECAP

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October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

October 13th The World Economic Forum predicts full economic parity is 257 years away (roughly 8 generations!), and that was before COVID. At ARA, we say that’s far too long. In this Webinar, we looked at what we can do to accelerate the journey by starting at home and what can be done with our children to break the cycles of racism, sexism, stereotyping and other forms of bias. Speakers shared… Read More »PART 3: CHANGE STARTS AT HOME RECAP

PART 2: STRUCTURAL RACISM EXAMINED RECAP

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September 17, 2020September 22, 2020

September 15th During the discussion, our panel of experts explored how institutional racism shapes lives from childhood to adulthood in the United States, discussing where structural racism thrives in America’s institutions. We also examined how LGBTQ, people with disabilities and women are affected by the written and unwritten rules of these institutions. And, we addressed intersecting demographic traits that shape our unique identities and profoundly affect our experiences at work… Read More »PART 2: STRUCTURAL RACISM EXAMINED RECAP

Virtual Series: ARA Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action

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August 8, 2020November 18, 2021

In 2020, ARA produced a five-part series titled “Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action” in partnership with three visionary organizations: Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE), Chicago Tech Academy and i.c.stars. This series was designed to support several important goals: Helping ARA members learn how to become better allies to marginalized and disenfranchised colleagues and neighbors Identifying ways to leverage ARA’s mission of mentorship and taking action with the intention… Read More »Virtual Series: ARA Allyship, Advocacy and Taking Action

Allyship in Action

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June 5, 2020November 10, 2021

Never has the nation felt the need for change quite like now. This event included real conversation about racial injustice and what we can do to increase empathy, deepen our understanding, and take action. Event Details

Virtual Series: Inspiration to THRIVE Not Just SURVIVE

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May 13, 2020June 18, 2020

Though we can’t get together in person, we are committed to supporting the ARA community through COVID-19 and beyond, by bringing everyone together and providing educational and timely content. That’s why we will be hosting a virtual webinar series titled “Inspiration to Thrive, Not Just Survive.” In this series, we will be diving into topics that matter right now and into the future. Expected to be interactive discussions attended by the… Read More »Virtual Series: Inspiration to THRIVE Not Just SURVIVE

Level Up Your Future

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December 10, 2019December 12, 2019

Worried about what’s NEXT? Get yourself ready by attending Level Up Your Future! Experts who have successfully navigated innovation and change will share how to stay relevant, what to watch for, and where YOU can redefine NEXT as innovation impacts YOUR company & YOUR industry! Event Details