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  • Published on September 8, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

    Institute for Common Power Presents Virtual Lecture Series: American Demagogue — How Trump Has Done It

    Institute for Common Power hosts online course exploring Donald Trump, American demagoguery, and the impact on democracy. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Common Power invites the public to attend a three-part lecture intensive course, American Demagogue: How Trump Has Done It, led by Dr. David Domke. The series will be held virtually via Zoom at 5:00 p.m. PT on September 23, 24, and 25, 2025. Dr. Domke will examine the history of political …

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  • Published on September 4, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

    Dr. Terry Anne Scott Presents 'The Smithsonian Has It Right: Trump Has It Wrong'

    Join Dr. Terry Anne Scott for a lecture series exploring slavery’s impact and the resilience of African Americans. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Common Power invites the public to a three-day lecture series, September 7–9, titled The Smithsonian Has It Right: Slavery Was Brutally Horrible, Still We Rise, led by historian Dr. Terry Anne Scott. The series responds to recent public debates questioning how slavery is represented in museums, including …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

    The Institute for Common Power and Northwest African American Museum Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

    Reflecting on the legacy of the Voting Rights Act with civil rights leaders, live from Seattle and virtually via Zoom. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), in partnership with the Institute for Common Power, invites the public to a powerful evening commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 6 at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET, in person at NAAM in Seattle and …

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  • Published on July 16, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

    'Till’s Whistle' Marks 70 Years Since Emmett Till’s Murder with Virtual Lecture

    Explore the legacy of Emmett Till and the fight for racial justice in this powerful virtual event led by historian Dr. Terry Anne Scott. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the seventieth anniversary of Emmett Till’s brutal murder, the Institute for Common Power invites the public to a powerful lecture titled “Till’s Whistle,” led by award-winning historian and Director of the Institute, Dr. Terry Anne Scott. The event will take place virtually on Tuesday, August 28, from 5 …

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  • Published on July 15, 2025 - 16:16 GMT

    Resetting the Table: Free Virtual Course Explores Race, Truth, and Multiracial Democracy

    This free 3-part course explores race, truth, and how to build multiracial coalitions for inclusive democracy. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Common Power invites the public to attend Resetting the Table for Common Purpose Conversations, a free, three-part virtual course exploring race, historical narratives, and the work of building multiracial coalitions in the pursuit of democracy. The course will take place on Thursdays, August 7, 14, and 21, from 5: …

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  • Published on July 3, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

    Applications Now Open for the February 2026 Truth and Purpose Learning Tour for Educators

    SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Common Power is proud to invite educators from across the country to apply for our February 2026 Truth and Purpose Learning Tour, a fully funded, immersive journey through the deep and living history of Civil Rights, Voting Rights, and the African American experience in America. The Institute for Common Power Truth & Purpose Learning Tours are profound journeys through the American South and through self. We are …

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