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Conversation We Need to Have: Orange County Chief Civil Right’s Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 5, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County’s Chief Civil Right’s Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 5. He discussed the importance of citizens engaging in their local government, including the opportunity to serve on county boards and commissions. He stressed the importance of having a variety of voices and backgrounds represented on those boards, and the important role they serve in the county. He also talked about some upcoming events in the county, including the Pauli Murray Awards happening later his month, which recognizes a youth, adult, and organization in the county who has served the community in the pursuit of justice and human rights for all residents.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Carroboro’s Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed some of the work her office has been doing over the last several months, including hosting a town hall conversation for community members to share their concerns about recent changes to policy at the federal and state level. She also talked about an internal program that allows town staff to learn more about non-profit organizations in the community. She discussed the town being named a finalist for the All-America City award, and the presentation the town will give in Denver as a finalist, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 7, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday April 7. He discussed the current work of his office, which includes a successful event for Women’s History Month in March. He also talked about some upcoming events. They also talked about how they came to support the work of social justice and equity for underrepresented groups, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Mar 3, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, March 5. He discussed some of Orange County’s upcoming programming for Women’s History Month. He also talked about how to effectively talk about the moment when an acquaintance or colleague crosses a line of appropriateness, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 3, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Paul Slack, the chief equity and inclusion officer for Orange County, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, Feb. 3.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jan 6, 2025 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, January 6. He discussed what his office would be emphasizing in 2025, including some department trainings, roundtable discussions, and more. He also talked about the importance of responding when someone makes an over-the-line comment in casual conversation, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Orange County Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 25, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Orange County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Paul Slack spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 25. He discussed recent work his office as been engaged in, including a workshop on making written material more readable for the public. He also discussed how the election affects the work of his office, and DEI work in general. He also talked about what is next for his office, and more.

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Social Justice Advocate Dr. Michelle Laws of Symbiotic Strategies

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Nov 11, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Social Justice Advocate and Principal Consultant for Symbiotic Strategies Dr. Michelle Laws spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, November 11. She discussed the importance of people taking care of their mental health in the immediate aftermath of the election. She discussed strategies and rational, particularly for marginalized communities, to keep themselves grounded in the days and weeks following the election, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have: Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 28, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have

Chapel Hill Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Shenekia Weeks spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 28. She discussed her voting plan and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. She also discussed recent conferences she attended, including a Parks and Recreation Conference and the importance of diversity and equity in Parks and Recreation. She also discussed upcoming events including Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day on November 14, and more.

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Conversations We Need To Have – Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 30, 2024 | Conversations We Need To Have, On Air Today (PM)

Carrboro Chief Race and Equity Officer Anita Jones-McNair spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 30. She discussed the importance of normalizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work on a day-to-day basis, the value at looking at issues through a racial equity lens, some of the work her office is doing, and more.

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