Civic Participation Resources

Learn how to tap into opportunities for civic participation with Senior Planet from AARP. Join us for live lectures on researching local elected officials, engaging with leaders on social media, spotting election misinformation, and more.

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Friday, April 10
11:00 PM UTC

Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness

Technology can play an important role in making sure you’re prepared for an emergency. Come to this lecture to find out how.

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Saturday, April 11
2:00 PM UTC

Intro to AI

Curious about AI? Come learn the basics, including how it works and considerations to keep in mind.

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Saturday, April 11
3:30 PM UTC

Intro to Chatting with AI

Learn how to make the most out of ChatGPT and other AI software.

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Saturday, April 11
5:00 PM UTC

AI & Disinformation

Seeing might not mean believing anymore. Come learn how to identify deepfakes and cloned voices so you don’t fall for digital deception.

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Tuesday, April 14
4:00 PM UTC

Is that AI?

This session will be recorded

Can we really believe what we see? Come to this class to train your eye to recognize AI!

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

Articles: Civic Participation

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Civic ParticipationLife & Culture

Black History Month, Then and Now

Dr. Karsonya Wise Whitehead, National President of The Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH), talks about Black History Month.

February 5, 2026By NaBeela Washington
Civic ParticipationLife & Culture

Martin Luther King, Jr: Quotes Beyond the Dream

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a powerful and inspiring speaker. Read this collection of his works and hear his passionate call for justice.

January 19, 2026By Senior Planet
Civic ParticipationGenealogy

The US Black Heritage Project

The US Black Heritage Project is building a database of Black American reference trees to help families reclaim their lineages.

January 15, 2026By NaBeela Washington
Civic ParticipationLife & Culture

Get Social – and Volunteer for Kids

Do good during the holidays and beyond…and get social, too!  Here are ways to help during toy drives and meet like minded folks.

December 22, 2025By Jennifer Juergens Thomas
Civic ParticipationLife & Culture

Dr. Calvin Mackie Gives New Orleans STEM Education

Dr. Calvin Mackie started with encouraging his nine-year-old son’s love for science in a New Orleans garage – and launched STEM-NOLA, a movement that has reached over 200,000 children.

September 18, 2025By NaBeela Washington

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