Kendal at Oberlin's Racial Equity Forum
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/kendals-racial-equity-forum
is to “assure Kendal at Oberlin is a community that demonstrates commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its actions and in its communications.” The forum was also formed to actively participate in pursuing the goals of the Lorain County Racial Equity Agenda, a program of the Lorain County
Meet Kendal Residents: Terry & Charlotte
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Published: July 17, 2020 Like many older adults, when Terry and Charlotte McGowan decided to move to a life plan community, they took a road trip. A half dozen stops later, one community stood out. “By far Kendal at Oberlin was at the top of the list,” Charlotte says. Now, more than a year after
Celebrating Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Resident Stories - Kendal at Oberlin
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Published: June 20, 2023 Pride Month at Kendal at Oberlin began in early June with the life plan community receiving a national designation for being welcoming and equitable toward LGBTQ+ residents, visitors and employees and continues throughout the month with workshops, discussions, movies
Oberlin’s Rich History of Diversity
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in the education of African Americans; an abolitionist hotbed and a major stopover on the Underground Railroad; active in reform movements, including women’s rights. This nearly two-century tradition of supporting diversity continues today in the city and college, and, since 1993, at Kendal
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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year’s proclamation. Indigenous peoples’ movement at Kendal Addressing the myriad of issues surrounding the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples has gained traction at Kendal and in January residents decided to form the Indigenous Peoples Interest Group. The group’s mission is “to educate our community
Celebrating Black History Month - 2021
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+ features five family movies for Black History Month. Kendal residents have put together a “civil rights film festival” that they can watch from the safety of their home. Also in keeping with ASALH’s Black family theme, the February issue of Kendal’s monthly resident newsletter, The Kendalight
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Reading List: Learning About Racial Inequality
https://blog.kao.kendal.org/reading-list-learning-about-racial-inequality
that’s what learning is about — trying to understand other people’s perspectives.” What are you reading these days? Learn More About Kendal at Oberlin – A Vibrant Community for Older Adults Are you making plans for your future? Kendal at Oberlin offers an active lifestyle, with opportunities
