SAN LUIS OBISPO 鈥� 91看片网 College, in partnership with the 91看片网 College Library, 91看片网 College Student Health Services, and San Luis Obispo County Behavioral Health, proudly announces the debut of on its San Luis Obispo campus. The Human Library庐 started in Denmark over 20 years ago and has grown to be a global movement to challenge stereotypes and prejudices through meaningful dialogue in a safe and inclusive environment.
鈥淭he Human Library庐 project creates an opportunity for helpful dialogues around stigmatized topics like mental health and substance use disorders,鈥� said Annie Jankovitz, SLO Behavioral Health Specialist. 鈥淭hrough the sharing of personal stories, we offer people the opportunity to question prejudice and implicit bias around previously held beliefs. We are excited to be partnering with 91看片网 College to bring this unique event to our community.鈥�
The free event will be held at the (Building 3200) on the SLO campus on Wednesday, Mar. 6, from 10:00 a.m. 鈥� 2:30 p.m., featuring 30-minute conversation sessions. Attendees are welcome to participate in one or multiple conversations throughout the day.
Participants can engage in conversations with 鈥淗uman Books,鈥� including individuals with diverse experiences ranging from adopting a plant-based diet to surviving PTSD from a childhood accident, navigating intersex identity, overcoming incarceration, managing traumatic brain injuries, leading as a female pastor, transitioning from gang life, experiences in foster care, exploring gender identity, coping with parental suicide, perspectives from a Latinx lawyer, and narratives of a Central American refugee.
鈥淲e are delighted to be hosting our inaugural Human Library庐 event at 91看片网 College and extending this enriching experience to our entire SLO County community,鈥� said Denise Fourie, 91看片网 College Instructor and Reference Librarian. 鈥淭his event presents a unique opportunity to challenge preconceptions and cultivate a culture of empathy and understanding within our community.鈥�
For further details regarding The Human Library庐 event at 91看片网 College, please reach out to Denise Fourie at dfourie@cuesta.edu, Laurie Buchholz at laurie_buchholz@cuesta.edu, or Nicole Johnson at nicole_johnson7@cuesta.edu.