Upcoming Events
February 2022
December 13, 2021 to April 24, 2022 | |||
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Free the New Haven Panthers: The New Haven Nine, Yale, and the May Day 1970 Protests That Brought Them Together | 12:00am |
The Black Panther movement played a pivotal role in New Haven during the 1970 May Day Rally. |
February 2, 2022 | |||
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The Science of Happiness | 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
During this highly interactive and fun keynote, Brooklyn Dicent, M.Ed. Chief Happiness Officer will share science-based insights on how to be happier at work. |
February 5, 2022 | |||
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Wonderful Books and Where to Find Them! | 11:00am |
The New Haven Free Public Library, in partnership with the Yale Affinity Groups, is excited to bring you this book club for families focusing on topics of social importance! Come for the reading, and stay for the |
February 15, 2022 | |||
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Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment | 12:00pm to 1:30pm |
Do you want to optimize and refine your hybrid work? Join Future Leaders of Yale for “Thriving in a Hybrid Work Environment,” a Lean In mentorship session. |
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Being Black In White Space | 4:00pm to 5:15pm |
Join the Yale African American Affinity Group for a discussion with Professor Elijah Anderson on “Being Black in White Space”. |
February 16, 2022 | |||
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Black Spatial Knowledge and Practice in Literature and Art | 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Join the Yale African American Affinity Group for a lunch and learn discussion on how black spatial knowledge and practice appear in literature and art, particularly through experimentations with form, genre, and media. |
February 18, 2022 | |||
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Black Trivia Night | 5:30pm to 6:45pm |
Join the YAAA Social Justice and Social & Networking Sub-Committees, Chi Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and The New Haven Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club’s Inc. for an evening of Black trivia via the Kahoot platform. |
February 21, 2022 | |||
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Women Empowerment Workshop | 12:00pm to 2:00pm |
Join Future Leaders of Yale and the Yale African American Affinity Group for a panel discussion designed for young women of color (ages 12-22) that will focus on the importance of community service, education, and workforce development. Attendees will: |
February 23, 2022 | |||
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Lunch & Learn: Critical Race Theory Discussion | 12:00pm to 1:15pm |
YAAA is pleased to have Judge Angela C. Robinson (Ret.) join us to discuss the principles of Critical Race Theory. Judge Robinson is a Yale Law School-educated, Equity Advocate who applies her education, training, and skills to resolve conflict. |
February 24, 2022 | |||
| YAAA: Virtual Steering Committee Meeting | 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
Please join in our monthly YAAA meetings. These meetings are an opportunity to hear about what has been happening with YAAA and what is in the works. We welcome all those who are interested in getting involved and sharing their ideas. |
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February 25, 2022 | |||
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YAAA Lunch & Learn: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) experience changes in their mood, energy, sleep, weight, and appetite during the winter. Typically these changes begin in fall, reach their worst in December through February, and improve in the spring. |
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Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class | 4:00pm to 5:00pm |
In honor of Black History Month, join the Yale African American Affinity Group, Future Leaders of Yale, Working Women’s Network, and Yale Latino Networking Group for an Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class with Cunamacué. |
February 28, 2022 | |||
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Book Club Discussion - Sisters in Arms: A Novel of the Daring Black Women Who Served During World War II | 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Join the Yale African American Affinity Group, Working Women’s Network, and Yale Veterans Network for a book club discussion of Sisters in Arms: A Novel of the Daring Black Women Who Served During World War II by Kaia Alderson. |