Good Trouble Conversations continue
The Good Trouble Conversations, inspired by the late Congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, who passed away in 2020, have continued to be popular this semester. Lewis, who was beaten by police during the "Bloody Sunday" civil rights march in Selma, Alabama, called on people to "get in good trouble, necessary trouble and redeem the soul of America." He urged young people to speak out, be persistent, and be non-violent in demanding transformational societal change.
“You must find a way to get in the way and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. You have a moral obligation, a mission and a mandate, when you leave here, to go out and seek justice for all. You can do it. You must do it.” John Lewis, speech to college graduates, 2016.
The series kicked off this semester with a conversation about homelessness- with guests from the Safe Outdoor Space, the Colorado Village Collaborative, and the St. Francis Center.
The most recent conversation was hosted by the President’s Council on Race and Justice and was focused on Regis becoming an anti-racist institution.
We hope you can join us for the final gathering of the semester—which will take place in person in the chapel on Friday, Nov. 12 from 9:30-10:45am. Our presenter will be Olga Segura, guest editor for the National Catholic Reporter. She just released a book called Birth of a Movement: Black Lives Matter and the Catholic Church. She will be addressing issues of Racial Justice and the Catholic Church. She will also be doing a public presentation at 7:00pm on Thursday, November 11. Regis students will interview her.
If you would like to see recordings of past Good Trouble conversations, please visit: