Topic: Current Events

History of voluntary immigration

Presenter: Pat Gleich, Doctorate in Social Science and Sociology. Immigration is such a volatile subject at this time in our history. Join us as Dr. Gleich shares the history of voluntary immigration, looking at the last 200 years. She will present the trends and patterns, places of origin, and notable contributions. Included will be the … Continue reading History of voluntary immigration

Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024

Presenter: Chasidy Hobbs, President, United Faculty of Florida UWF. The anti-union sentiment in Tallahassee is strong and it is impacting education in Florida at all levels. Academic freedom, cross cultural collaborations, and shared governance in higher education are all being threatened. An update on the current attempt to stifle the voice of educators across the … Continue reading Florida’s Labor Issues of… 1950? No, 2024

Homelessness in Pensacola

Guest Speaker: Michael Kimberl, Director of the Alfred-Washburn Center, Co-founder/Director Sean’s Outpost and Satochi Forest, Organizer with Food Not Bombs, and On the Board of Directors of Trinity House and 309 Punk Project Michael Kimberl will speak about “those we serve” and the future of homelessness in Pensacola. Some recent laws were passed that will … Continue reading Homelessness in Pensacola

What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate?

What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate in Florida and Across the USA? Our guest speaker, Jerome Gordon (Jerry), is Senior Editor of The New English Review, and immediate Past President of B’nai Israel Synagogue. Come hear Mr. Gordon, as former producer and co-host of two international national weekly radio programs for Salem Media … Continue reading What Is Behind Rising Anti-Semitic Actions and Hate?

Travel to Asia (Vicariously)

Our speaker will be Jack Comstock, dedicated member of UUCP. Join Jack as he gives “Observations on My Asian Trips.” The presentation will include his scenic, cultural, religious, and political observations on his journeys throughout the Asian sphere. Watch this video on our YouTube channel.

Tragedy, Resistance, and Resilience: The Second Creek War in West Florida

Dr. Brian R. Rucker is Professor of History, Pensacola State College. He has done in-depth scholarship on the topic including an article in the Florida Historical Quarterly and a book chapter in an edited book on the Seminole Wars of Florida. His talk will link with recent news about related historic markers in Downtown Pensacola and … Continue reading Tragedy, Resistance, and Resilience: The Second Creek War in West Florida