ALT "We are one" Juneteenth 2023. Friday, June 16, 2023. Timmons Hall Presents Live Actors-Living History Tour 5pm-5:45pm. The Millie Project is Performing at Springfield Art Museum at 6pm. Community Partnership. Working Together to Build Strong Communities. Springfield. NAACP. 50 Community Foundations of the Ozarks: Connecting Purpose since 1973. City of Springfield

ALT "We are one" Juneteenth. 2023. Saturday, June 17, 2023. Juneteenth Celebration at the Expo Center. 635 E Saint Louis St., Springfield, MO. 11am - 5pm. Contact us to reserve a booth. Booths are available for $100. 417-352-0880. info@naacpspringfieldmo.org. Community Partnership. Working Together to Build Strong Communities. Springfield. NAACP. 50 Community Foundations of the Ozarks: Connecting Purpose since 1973. City of Springfield

ALT Sunday, June 18, 2023. "We are one" Juneteenth. 2023. Presents. Nappy Roots. The Riff. 8:00 pm. 1900 W Sunset St Springfield, MO 65807. Doors open @ 5 pm. Tickets $25. Scan QR code for tickets. Community Partnership. Working Together to Build Strong Communities. Springfield. NAACP. 50 Community Foundations of the Ozarks: Connecting Purpose since 1973. City of Springfield

ALT Monday: Day of Silence, Inspired by Dear World 1-3p in MRC. Advocacy & Alliance 4-5p in MRC. Tuesday no events. Wednesday Qmmunity: Family & Friends 11-12p in MRC. Movie Night w/ Project HEAL: The Hunting Ground 5:30-7:30p in MRC. Thursday Zine Workshop by Art & Design 5-6p in MRC. Friday no events.

ALT The John Q. Hammons Fountain on a summer day.

ALT Speech bubble announcing that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month with teal ribbons and hashtag SAAM.

ALT What is Sexual Assault? The term sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim including attempted or actual rape, fondling or unwanted sexual touching, and any sexual act or any attempt to obtain a sexual act by force or coercion, regardless of relationship to the victim. RAINN, 2022 is the cited source.

ALT In 8 out of 10 cases of sexual violence, survivors know their perpetrator. Women are disproportionately victimized with women of color and transwomen being at an even greater risk. Nearly 1 in 4 men have reported an experience of sexual violence. Ages 12-34 are at the highest risk. Victims are more likely to suffer suicidal or depressive thoughts, use drugs, and are at a higher risk of pregnancy and STIs. Victims' relationships with loved ones may be negatively impacted. Rich, 2022 and Cozzati, 2021 are cited as sources.

ALT Sexual violence is never the victim's fault, but the following are ways to increase general safety. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, don't travel alone, yell loudly, trust your gut, protect your drinks at all times, stay in well-lit areas, etc. Rich, 2022 is cited as a source.

ALT April 4th: Women Owned Businesses from 1-3P in the MRC. April 14th is Gardening International from 12-1P in the MRC. April 17th is Day of Silence from 1-3P in MRC. April 19th is Violence Prevention movie night with Project Heal from 5:30-7:30p in the MRC. April 20th is Zine Workshop by Art & Design from 3-5p in the MRC. April 25th is documentary on disabilities movie night from 5-6p in the MRC. April 26th is Lesbian Day of Visibility: Queer Sex Ed from 1-3:30p in the MRC. To individuals who need special services, assistance, or appropriate modifications to fully participate in these events please indicate by contacting the Office of Multicultural Programs at multiculturalprograms@missouristate.edu. Please notify us 1-2 weeks prior to the event.

ALT Let's Join: Collaborative Diversity Conference. A day in a life. Panel discussion. Highlights the daily lives of women raising diverse children in homogenous spaces. Missouri State Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Image of an interracial family holding hands.