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Gerrymandering threatens an already imperiled democracy. With yet another election on its way, revisit our 2021 #ClassACTHR73Forum on how we can undo the excesses of gerrymandering that have fed political frustration and extremism.

In May 2021, ClassACTHR73 assembled its third #ClassACTHR73Forum examining the impacts of the virus on racial and ethnic groups and among under-served populations across the globe and within the United States. With the remarkable development of multiple vaccines to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, we turned to the topic of vaccine development and distribution to explored how we may address the worldwide health disparities that the pandemic dramatically exacerbated--disparities that still exist today.

Our changing climate primarily affects the water cycle, which, combined with human demands, has stressed the reliable availability of water. Its amounts, timing, and quality for humans, other species, and ecosystems have been severely disrupted. Extreme weather events highlight these disruptions. In 2021, a panel of experts discussed how a changing climate presents significant challenges to global and local water security and how to begin planning future actions. #ClassACTHR73Forum

The ClassACT HR73 Board and the Benazir Bhutto Leadership Program Steering Committee invite you to join us in person for a social gathering introducing this year's Benazir Bhutto Leadership Program Fellow, Waheed Ahmad of Afghanistan. If you're in the Boston area, register at the link!

🗓️ Join us on December 5th for our next session in the Bridge Toolbox Series! 🎉 Harvard classmates Ken Bartels '73 and Nick Sakellariadis '73 will be sharing valuable insights on how to successfully fundraise for your organization. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or looking to sharpen your fundraising skills, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. ClassACT HR73 offers pro bono support to nonprofits through our Bridge Partners program, helping organizations founded or led by classmates make an impact. We're committed to equipping nonprofits with the skills they need to succeed. These webinars are recorded and available on our website, so you can always revisit the content! 💻

As a follow-up to our September Forum on "Environment on the Ballot in 2024 and Beyond," please join us for a special edition of Learn at Lunch in which we come together to process the outcome of the national, state, and local elections, how they intersect with our environmental concerns, biodiversity conservation, and what the path forward looks like for climate justice.

🌍 Join us for an inspiring Webinar introducing one of our Bridge Projects! The Wings of Hope Global Cooperative (501c3) is dedicated to providing resources that promote good health, education, and economic growth for communities in need. This webinar will explore how the nonprofit is empowering people in Kenya, Ghana, Guinea, Myanmar, and Pakistan, with a special focus on health care projects supporting the Maasai people in Kenya.

On the screens we scan and in our own lives, we constantly see examples of racial inequality in our policing, our courts and our prison system. We ask ourselves what can be done to rectify wrongs older than the country itself. Why is a Black or brown person more likely to face violent treatment if arrested? What forms of institutionalized racism exist in courts that too often hand out unequal sentences? How can we reform a system of mass incarceration that has crippled the futures of countless people of color, their families and their communities? What changes in consciousness must we all undertake, beginning with a deeper understanding of the systems of control put in place from the time of slavery onward? Back in March 2021, we convened an esteemed panel to explore these questions. #ClassACTHR73Forum

In January 2021, it felt like an eternity since any of us had walked into a theater or club and seen a live performance. Performing artists and performing arts organizations were in peril. Their civic-minded boards are seeking ways to keep their artistic companies afloat, while embracing the critical role the arts have in advancing racial justice and parity in our society. Through all of this, the spark of creativity is kindling innovations, support and hope. Revisit "When the Stage Goes Dark: Performing Arts in Covid Time"

Classmate David Weeks, co-founder of Wings of Hope, is seeking individuals with interest and/or experience in healthcare for a two-week Safari and Medical Mission trip to Kenya, June 17 - June 30th, 2025. Please email David at weeksdavid05@gmail.com if you are interested.