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SUMMARY:U.S. History That All Writers Should Know – by Dr. Rik Stevenson
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Alliance of Gainesville welcomes historian Dr. Rik Stevenson\, who will discuss the “Other Book” and underrepresented historical knowledge that allows writers to create more accurate storytelling.\n\nThe Writers Alliance of Gainesville’s Sunday\, July 13\, program with Dr. Rik Stevenson is the perfect follow-up to our historical Fannie Lou Hamer presentation by Pamela D. Marshall and the WAG/GFAA “Hidden Histories” exhibit at the Gainesville Fine Art Association’s gallery.\n\nStevenson’s presentation will discuss the concept of the “Other Book” and underrepresented historical knowledge that\, when surfaced\, allows writers to engage in expanded and deeper research\, creating more accurate storytelling and writing.\n\nBefore schools were integrated\, Black teachers taught from two books: the official book sanctioned by the government and the “other book\,” which taught the truth about Black experiences and other untold accurate histories. Sometimes\, one must dig deeper and go to the source material to learn the truth of our shared pasts to make our writing stronger and more accurate.\n\nWithout accurate and accessible history\, our writing may lack the depth and authenticity that attracts a broader audience. Dr. Stevenson’s presentation will provide a few of his favorite research techniques and community engagement strategies for securing greater and more accurate historical and contemporary knowledge and awareness—methods that can create deeper understandings and compassions\, and thus more story depth\, for writers who envision the building of highly believable characters and plots with whom wide audiences want to engage.\n\nStevenson’s presentation will also provide a platform for writers\, authors\, and aspiring authors to raise questions about the awareness and interconnectedness of history\, culture\, and economics\, and how such awareness can bring greater depth to our characters\, character arcs\, plots\, etc. When writers leave this experience\, they will likely see a familiar world with new eyes\, awareness\, and understanding that can help them more deeply create and bring richer stories into shared futures.\n\nStevenson is a historian. He holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in African American and African Studies. His research focus is the Middle Passage\, suicide\, and West and West Central African Cosmologies. He holds two master’s degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Divinity in African American Church History. As a speaker\, he is highly sought after for his cultural competency\, knowledge\, and skills. He teaches courses in Black Theology and African American Church History. He’s an Assistant Instructional Professor at the University of Florida. As a certified scuba diver\, he has worked with Diving With A Purpose\, seeking insight on the Slave Ship Guerrero.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Come join us!\n\n2:30-4 PM\nJuly 13 \n\nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/u-s-history-that-all-writers-should-know-by-dr-rik-stevenson/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
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SUMMARY:Car seat check
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:         UF Health and the Safe Kids North Central Florida Coalition are teaming up to keep children safe for road trips and other drives on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States\, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This free event offers families the opportunity to have their car seats inspected by certified child passenger safety technicians\, ensuring they’re installed and used correctly. \n“A properly used and installed child safety seat can reduce the risk of injury by as much as 71 percent\, but too many families lack access to the education and safety devices every child deserves\,” said Jordyn Zyngier\, Safe Kids North Central Florida Coordinator and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator. “Buckling up every ride every time in the correct safety seat is the most effective way to protect a child.” \nFrom 2024-2025\, data shows a 95% misuse rate of car seats. This data was gathered during events hosted by the Safe Kids North Central Florida Coalition in Alachua County. The CDC says car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71–82% for children\, when compared with seat belt use alone. \nWHEN:        1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, Thursday\, July 17 \n\nWHERE:      UF Health Professional Park\, 3300 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/car-seat-check/
LOCATION:UF Health Professional Park\, 3300 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heat\, Heart\, and Head Sports Injury Prevention Symposium
DESCRIPTION:During the Heat\, Heart and Head Sports Injury Prevention Symposium\, UF Health physicians will share tips and best practices in handling sports emergencies\, ranging from sudden cardiac arrest to concussions to heat illness. Gators basketball great and SEC Defensive Player of the Year Patric Young is this year’s featured speaker. \nReserve your spot now on Eventbrite. \nWHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, on Saturday\, July 26 \nWHERE: Gator Room (Gate 1)\, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/heat-heart-and-head-sports-injury-prevention-symposium/
LOCATION:Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States
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