Diversity Day Events 2021

Diversity Day Event, 4 November 2021

This year's Diversity Day event was held face-to-face again, and it focussed on Social Movements. The presentations were given by Amy Soto, Frank Prescott and Andrea Thurmer, and encompassed a large range of social movements. This interactive event engaged the audience and made us realize how social movements around the world are related and how they promote social progress through people's efforts and commitment.

Amy Soto talked about the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, its history and relevance. Frank Prescott then discussed the various reasons and movements leading up to the Extinction Rebellion and the Insulate Britain movement. Andrea Thurmer's presentation tackled the grassroots movement Idle No More aiming to improve the lives of the indigenous peoples of Canada. It was fascinating to see the various approaches these protest movements use to get their message across from mass rallies, through flash mob events or civil disobedience to non-violent direct action.