Darcy Johnson This presentation focuses on the routes of the Underground Railroad and some of the people who served as “conductors” for the railroad. Additionally, a part of the presentation reflects on songs the people used to assist with directions for enslaved people seeking freedom using video clips.
David LaPlante The Glass Steagell Act, passed during the Great Depression in response to bank failures, separated commercial banks from investment banks. The Act was repealed in 1999. The presentation describes the crises that gave rise to the Act and its demise, as financial companies and their political influence grew in the 1980s and 1990s.
Preview for seminars and workshops scheduled for the Spring of 2024. Moderators will be interviewed by emcees Nancy Denig and Bob Cohen. Breakout rooms will allow participants to have further discussions with the moderators. This event will be held on Zoom. Contact the office if you need the Zoom link.
The "lottery deadline"
The FCLIR office will reopen January 8 at 9AM with our regular hours.
A gathering to memorialize members who passed away in 2023.
An FCLIR discussion moderated by Francie Borden. Registration required.
A two-session winter workshop moderated by Jessie Tropp. Registration required.
An FCLIR discussion moderated by Francie Borden. Registration required.
An FCLIR discussion moderated by Francie Borden. Registration required.
A two-session winter workshop moderated by Jessie Tropp. Registration required.
A drop-in Q&A session on Zoom to help members learn how to get the most out of FCLIR's new website. Moderated by Kathy Campbell.
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