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The Charlye O. Farris Social Justice Resource Center (SJRC) is located in Bea Wood Hall, room 131. The SJRC focuses on partnering with local businesses and organizations to foster community and belonging in the Wichita Falls community. Contact mosaic@msutexas.edu for more information.
Monetary donations. We appreciate support at every level! Donations can be made through the Annual Fund webpage.
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Statement of purpose. The purpose of the Charlye O. Farris Social Justice Resource Center (SJRC) is to serve as a hub of education and advocacy... turning intentions into actions.
About Charlye O. Farris. A Wichita Falls native, Farris received her Bachelor’s Degree (1948) in Political Science and went on to study law at Howard University. She was the first Black lawyer to practice actively in Wichita County, and the “first black person to serve as a judge in the south since Reconstruction.” She served on the Board of Regents at Midwestern State University from 2006 to 2010.
What is social justice? Attempting to determine how we can best contribute to the creation of a more respectful and just society for everyone. Both process and goal, social justice demands we address policies, practices and behaviors. Social justice, as a framework, guides us to recognize and resist unfairness in decision-making and resource distribution – and to cultivate a community that is safe and secure for everyone.
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SJRC Partners. Social justice is a community effort. We actively seek groups and organizations with which we can collaborate. To discuss partnering with the SJRC, email cammie.dean@msutexas.edu.
Visit the Center. Beginning in September 2021, the Charlye O. Farris SJRC will have a reading room with regular office hours and a meeting space available for reservation by our community partners. Hours of operation and instructions for reserving the meeting space will be posted here.
Updates & Announcements
Book donations. Know a book that allies and activists should consider reading? The SJRC reading room is a place for them to explore. Donated books can be dropped off in the SJRC during scheduled hours or in MOSAIC on weekdays. Desired topics include, but are not limited to, anything related to social justice.
Monetary donations. We appreciate support at every level! Donations can be made through the Annual Fund webpage.
Help Wanted – Seeking Oversight Board Members. Contact Cammie.dean@msutexas.edu
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