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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Dear Black Faculty and Staff Members of UCR,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">We are writing to invite you to join us for the next Undercommons discussion on</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Thursday,
February 27th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM inside African Student Programs (ASP).</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The Undercommons is a bi-weekly discussion dedicated to engaging students in conversations centered around Black thought and discussion. Our current series of discussions is inspired by Fred Moten
and Stefano Harney's book,</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The Undercommons: Fugitive Planning & Black Study</span></em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">This event's discussion will be focused on</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">professional
development while maintaining authenticity in the career space.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">We will explore the challenges and opportunities
related to navigating professional environments while staying true to oneself and one's cultural identity. Your presence and perspectives on this important topic would be greatly appreciated.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">This also offers a valuable opportunity to connect with students and other staff members.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Whether you're familiar with</span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">The Undercommons</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color:#212121"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">or
not, all are welcome. We encourage you to join us for an engaging conversation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">Please RSVP by </span>
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tuesday, March 25,<span style="color:#212121"> to Victor via email (<a href="mailto:victor.moreira@ucr.edu">victor.moreira@ucr.edu</a>) so that we can get a headcount.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#212121">We look forward to seeing you there!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Warm regards,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Black Student Success Administration Assistant </span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Undergraduate, Ethnic Studies Major</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Division of Undergraduate Education & African Student Programs </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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