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An HBCU Experience and Black History Month event hosted by the GNCF Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Welcome to Legacies in Living Color , a free event open to the public to promote HBCU advocacy. Join us on March 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM for a celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This event will highlight the rich history and impact of HBCUs in America. Come learn about the diverse and vibrant legacies that these institutions have created by celebrating in honoring some of the most notable artists and creatives - both past and present. We can't wait to see you there!
Forum for Fairness in Discourse Lecture Series
Formed in the middle decades of the twentieth century, the settled-upon pillars of American Jewish self-definition (Americanism, Zionism, and liberalism) have begun to collapse. The binding trauma of Holocaust memory grows ever-more attenuated; soon there will be no living survivors. After two millennia of Jewish life defined by diasporic existence, the majority of the world’s Jews will live in a sovereign Jewish state by 2050. Against the backdrop of national political crises, resurgent antisemitism, and the recent Gaza war, the future of American Jewish life appears more uncertain than at any point in recent memory.
In this conversation, journalist and historian Joshua Leifer will join UF Shorstein Professor of American Jewish Culture and Society, Dr. Rachel Gordan, to discuss how these historic shifts are unfolding and why they matter.
About the Speakers:
Joshua Leifer is a journalist and historian. A columnist for Haaretz, his essays and reporting have also appeared in The New York Times, The New York Review of Books, and The Guardian. His first book, Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life (2024), won a National Jewish Book Award. He is currently a doctoral candidate in history at Yale University, where his research sits at the nexus of modern intellectual history, modern Jewish politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Holocaust memory. His dissertation project examines the politics of antisemitism and the crisis of the liberal order.
Rachel Gordan is the Shorstein Professor of American Jewish Culture and Society at the University of Florida. She is a scholar of American religion, she researches Judaism and Jewish culture from the early 20th century to the present, with a particular focus on the immediate Post-WWII era, middlebrow culture, and American Jewish literary history.
About the Forum for Fairness in Discourse:
The Forum for Fairness in Discourse is a lecture series that invites thought leaders and scholars to highlight how Jewish thought intersects with issues such as justice, identity, ethics, and community.
Funded by a generous donation by Audrey Adams and Dr. Jon D. Morris, this series creates space for ideas that both honor the past and shape a more thoughtful, inclusive future.
PFLAG Gainesville is a newly formed chapter of PFLAG, a groundbreaking organization founded in New York City in 1973 when mothers and fathers took a courageous stand for their gay children. Today, PFLAG Gainesville carries forward that legacy of family-centered support and activism in Gainesville, FL, serving as a vital bridge between LGBTQ individuals and their loved ones.
The organization's mission centers on creating a better future for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults through meaningful partnerships among parents, allies, and LGBTQ people themselves. PFLAG Gainesville understands the unique challenges families face when someone comes out, and the organization provides judgment-free spaces where parents and families can process their experiences, ask questions, and build understanding. This community-based approach recognizes that acceptance and support from family members profoundly impacts the wellbeing and resilience of LGBTQ individuals.
Beyond monthly meetings, PFLAG Gainesville actively participates in local community events and educational initiatives, working to shift hearts and minds across Gainesville through dialogue and visibility. The chapter embraces the collective power of voices—those of LGBTQ individuals, their families, and allies—knowing that personal stories and lived experiences are the most persuasive tools for social change. By celebrating over 50 years of PFLAG's national movement, PFLAG Gainesville honors the organization's founding principles while building a more affirming, equitable future for LGBTQ people and families in the local community.
Alliance Française de Gainesville is a community-centered affiliate of a prestigious 136-year-old international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting French language and culture worldwide. Established in 2005 with support from the University of Florida, the Gainesville chapter became Florida's newest Alliance Française chapter, officially recognized by both the Paris headquarters and the U.S. delegation. The organization serves as a welcoming hub for Francophiles and language learners throughout Gainesville, FL, fostering genuine connections among members who share passions for French cuisine, travel, art, and music. With representation from French-speaking communities across multiple continents, the chapter offers a uniquely diverse environment where members experience authentic cultural exchange and global perspectives. Alliance Française de Gainesville's mission centers on providing high-quality language training through a multi-faceted approach that emphasizes cultural dialogue and personal enrichment. Beyond formal instruction, the organization cultivates a vibrant community through regular social gatherings, special events, and collaborative learning opportunities. Members gain access to an extensive network of resources and become part of a global movement spanning 1,200 chapters across 112 countries, serving over 400,000 students. Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner, the Gainesville chapter welcomes anyone with genuine interest in French language and culture, inviting you to join a community committed to celebrating the French-speaking world and promoting international understanding.
