Ashley Aviles

Elon University

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Huge thank you to Deena Hayes-Greene for her lecture tonight, hosted by Elon University! If interested in learning more about antiracism and her work at the Racial Equity Institute, follow her @dhayes7787. #COM312 @eu_crede @elonuniversity

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An important lesson from Hayes-Greene tonight, if you are not actually promoting change, then you are just pretending. #COM312

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As last words, Deena Hayes-Greene reiterates how important accountability is. In order for change to occur, society needs to hold itself accountable. #COM312

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“Your actions should be proportionate to the advice given by the people that you bring. If not, they can be exploited.” - Deena Hayes-Greene, a speaker at Elon University #COM312

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“We can create an environment where change can happen.” -Deena Hayes- Greene, a speaker at Elon University #COM312 @eu_crede @dhayes7787

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It is up to organizers to make change happen. It causes people to learn more, and listen to those around them, in order to promote change. #COM312 #movements

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Accountability is important when it comes to issues of race. It is dangerous to have citizens in elected positions without holding them accountable for their actions. #COM312

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Working to help racial injustice and to promote antiracism for years, Hayes-Greene admits that it is the most rewarding work she has ever done. #COM312 @dhayes7787 @eu_crede

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Deena Hayes-Greene acknowledges how some people struggle with being uncomfortable talking about race but that these topics are necessary. You have to be willing to be a part of the movement and move beyond that feeling. #COM312 @eu_crede @dhayes7787

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Hayes-Greene says the concept of racism is a problem created by white people. In order to solve the issue, “we need to make people whole again.” @dhayes7787 #COM312

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Focusing on the idea of eliminating poverty, Deena Hayes-Greene speaks of the relationship between race and class. “Race determines your socioeconomic class today.” -@dhayes7787 #CREDE #MLK #COM312

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Ms. Hayes-Greene elaborates on the idea of “white advantage” and how many people dismiss it. #COM312

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“That’s how change has happened in this world. Change happens because of organizing.” -Deena Hayes-Greene #COM312

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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Deena Hayes-Greene is joining Elon University in hosting a lecture on antiracism in his honor. #MLK #COM312
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@elonuniversity

@eu_crede

[Ashley Aviles @ashleyaviles_]

Join Deena Hayes-Greene at Elon University tonight https://t.co/EqwI7LEHTG for her lecture on how to become antiracist. #CREDE #antiracism #COM312
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@eu_crede

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Tonight was very interesting. Each candidate ended the night well. Let’s see what November 3rd brings after tonight. @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden #Debates2020 #PresidentialDebate2020 #Election2020

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Biden makes sure all Americans know he does not see states but rather the United States. @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden #Debates2020

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President Trump is calling COVID-19 the plague. @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden #coronavirus #DebateTonight

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A lot to think about after watching this debate tonight. @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden #PresidentialDebate

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President Trump keeps attacking Biden about not accomplishing anything as Vice President. What has Mike Pence done? @realDonaldTrump @JoeBiden #Election2020 #PresidentialDebate2020