Call to Action Day 2016

Call to Action Day was a remarkable experience. Being apart of the NDNU community I was able to speak to people I have never seen about a topic that has been so controversial. From listening to the wonderful message told by the keynote speaker, Dr. Bobby Vaughn. He expressed the importance that "All lives matter" but what people fail to realize is that people such as black people feel like they don't matter because of the way they have been treated. It was great hearing so many different personal experiences that people encountered pertaining to race. Signing up to be a facilitator I didn't quite know what to expect. I was afraid that everyone would be a afraid to speak up on the notion os Blacks Lives Matter. The most touching aspect of the day was to see the freshman class (especially in my group) speak so highly on the need for change and that racism is not okay and never will be. 

Looking at the hallmarks of SND this day of reflection really resonated with Hallmark 3: We education for and act on behalf of justice and peace in the world. I believe this day of reflection was a good start on something big for the NDNU community. One big theme that was brought out from all groups was to converse, have more conversations regarding this topic. The more we share awareness the more we can make a difference. I really enjoyed my last Call to Action Day at NDNU. I was very shock to have not seen more people at this day. With looking at the climate survey it really shows the division that is on campus and there needs to be a way to resolve that issue. 

The first picture was the opening which was give by the Director of Diversity Lakiba Pittman. 

Dr. Bobby Vaughn giving the keynote message before students broke out into groups to discuss.