East Erie Satellite Programming Winter 2023
Shadow Pandemic: Examining Erie's Domestic Violence During Covid-19
Thursday, February 9
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)
Featuring Christopher Magno, Ph.D.
The presentation discusses the trends and nature of domestic violence in Erie during the pandemic. Using five years (2017-2021) of domestic violence data of Erie Police Department, the paper examines the spatial distribution of domestic violence during COVID's pre-lockdown, lockdown, and post-lockdown periods.
Important to Note:
- Location: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) -- 650 East Ave., Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503
- Date/Time: Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m.
- Admission: FREE
From Trash to Treasure - Maintaining Erie African American History
Thursday, February 23
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)
Featuring Johnny Johnson, M.Ed.
This lecture will highlight the Lawrence Family Archives maintained by Ms. Ada Lawrence and their importance in exploring the history and legacy of Erie's African American community. It will discuss how these Archives came about, the role of the Harry T. Burleigh Society and the Burleigh Legacy Alliance in cataloging and digitizing them for research and public viewing aided by a grant from the Erie Community Foundation.
Important to Note:
- Location: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) -- 650 East Ave., Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503
- Date/Time: Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m.
- Admission: FREE
Compton's Table: Empowering LGBTQ+ Youth
Thursday, March 9
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)
Featuring Tyler Titus, Ph.D.
Dr. Tyler Titus (They/Them pronouns) launched Compton's Table, a local nonprofit, in 2021 to combat social isolation that led to increased suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth. They currently serve as the board President and look forward to building a stronger organization presence in the region.
Important to Note:
Location: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)—650 East Ave. Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 9 @ 7 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Erie Insurance African American Affinity Network
Thursday, March 23
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT)
Featuring Lyn Twillie-Darby, B.A. and Regina Gaston, PMP
Treating others with dignity and respect has been at the heart of ERIE's values for nearly a century, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) has been a formal department at ERIE for more than a decade. The DEI team is dedicated to fostering inclusive and equitable practices in our workplace and in our business. We celebrate and support the unique qualities of employees, agents, and customers through various programs at ERIE. Erie Insurance African American Affinity Network is part of a larger group of nine employee Affinity Networks that provide a platform for Employees to celebrate, educate, and build acceptance for various dimensions of diversity, including: African American, Asian Pacific, Dignity & Respect, enABLEd (neurodiversity), Generation Connection, Hispanic American, Pride Alliance, Veterans, and Women. In this presentation, Erie Insurance representatives Lyn Twillie-Darby and Regina Gaston will touch on the different Affinity Networks that Erie Insurance has, then dive deep into the African American Affinity Network that they are both very instrumental in.
Important to Note:
- Location: Erie Center for Arts & Technology (ECAT) -- 650 East Ave., Suite 120, Erie, PA 16503
- Date/Time: Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.
- Admission: FREE
