The Suncoast Women of Action will host a voters’ rights rally in honor of Sarasota’s late civil rights icon Dr. Edward James II on Sat., Feb. 26, at the Newtown Estates Park pavilion, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In 1979, Dr. James was the lead plaintiff in the federal case James v. City of Sarasota, Fla., that challenged the method by which Sarasota city commissioners were elected. As a … [Read more...] about Suncoast Women of Action Hosts Voters’ Rights Rally in Honor of Dr. Edward James II, Sarasota Civil Rights Icon
Education
SCF Music Instructor Authors New Textbook on Biased Resistance to Unfamiliar Music
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) recognized Don Bryn, instructor of music, for the publication of his new textbook, “Now Hear This.” The 13-chapter text engages students and encourages critical thought and excitement about music and how to overcome cultural and psychological resistance to unfamiliar music. Bryn’s textbook is … [Read more...] about SCF Music Instructor Authors New Textbook on Biased Resistance to Unfamiliar Music
SCF Offers Human Resources Management Program
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host an eight-week Human Resources Management. Sessions will run each Wednesday from 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 9 through April 27 at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway, Sarasota. The cost is $575, and registration is available online atSCF.edu/Training. Click on the link labeled … [Read more...] about SCF Offers Human Resources Management Program
SCF Music Celebrates Black History Month With “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 22, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Symphonic Band, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir will musically celebrate Black History Month with a concert titled “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W., Building 11 East. General admission tickets are $15 and … [Read more...] about SCF Music Celebrates Black History Month With “Lift Every Voice and Sing”
National, Black Police Leader Speaks at Saint Leo University Event on Mission-Driven Leadership
ST. LEO, FL – More than 100 Saint Leo University students, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the public gathered in-person and online to hear Memphis Police Department Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis talk about her experiences as a leader on Tuesday, February 22. Davis, who was named as the Memphis Police Department’s first female police chief in 2021 and is a Saint Leo … [Read more...] about National, Black Police Leader Speaks at Saint Leo University Event on Mission-Driven Leadership