A Beloved Community through Radical Belonging
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Centered on community, dialogue and praxis, Institutional Diversity will offer two opportunities to explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings of inclusion, and its role in amplifying bell hooks's vision of a beloved community here at Reed College.
Space for both events are limited. Please use the link below to RSVP and reserve your seat.
Engage
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from noon - 1:00 pm in Greywood 105 - Lunch provided
Join us for lunch as we collectively explore, through dialogue- Ben McBride’s four key concepts of radical belonging from his book: “Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging”. Participants do not need to have read the book to engage in this event.
A free copy of Ben McBride's "Troubling the Water: The Urgent Work of Radical Belonging" will be provided to all participants.
Serve
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Gray Lounge - Dinner provided
Join Students for Education, Equity & Direct Service (SEEDS) for dinner as we reflect and dialogue on our experiences with direct service and its role in amplifying Dr. King's teachings on inclusion. Participants will help pack 200 winter care kits, each filled with essential winter items and snacks for distribution at the Blanchet House.
The Blanchet House is a Portland nonprofit organization that serves anyone who comes to their doors without judgment.