Problem
Scenario:
The Cross-Cultural Center for Global Citizenship and the Center for Social Action will be hosting a call-in advocacy day on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Center for Global Citizenship.
Members of the SLU community will have the opportunity to call and write letters to Congress representatives encouraging them to pass House Concurrent Resolution 110 & Senate Concurrent Resolution 47. Both measures commends the Iranian people for fighting for justice and democracy while speaking out against human rights violations during current protesting in Iran. There has been an ongoing series of protests and civil unrest in Iran since September 2022 in reaction to the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died under the custody of police after being arrested for wearing an improper hijab.
There will also be a teach-in event at the Clock Tower on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where members of the local Iranian community will share their stories and experiences of how they have been impacted by the protests.
Reflection Activity
Use your observational skills but primarily focus on the experience of the event and, construct a reflection paper that answers the following questions:
A. What event did you attend? Briefly describe the event, including when and where it was.
B. What was your favorite part of the event and why? Be descriptive.
C. What did you learn at this event? What are your curious to learn more about?
D. Did this event reinforce or complement anything you already knew?
E. Based on our in-class discussions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and identity, how does this event add to your knowledge of DEI?
F. What did you learn about the SLU community at this event?
G. Add any final reflections or descriptions that you feel are important.