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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 27, 2023 1:29 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Diversity and Equity Officers Commission (DEOC) <deoc@lists.ctc.edu><br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [DEOC] Draft Letter</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">My apologies for missing the opportunity to gather and support. I support the letter with Melissa’s feedback and I think it would be powerful to list each member of the commission. Just my two cents and I support either way.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Thank you so much Brotha Britten for drafting and to all others that provided feedback.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">In community, </p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt; color:#00685E">Melanie Dixon</span></b></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Montserrat; color:black">“The practice of love is the most powerful antidote
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> DEOC <deoc-bounces@lists.ctc.edu> <b>On Behalf Of
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, January 27, 2023 10:47 AM<br>
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<b>Cc:</b> Britten, Robert <Robert.Britten@lwtech.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [DEOC] Draft Letter</p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I know that many of you are busy with various things today and most of you can’t make the meeting. We will press forward with those who can hop on for a few. I’m attaching a draft letter to our Presidents ahead of today’s meeting. Please
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">Looking forward to the discussion.</p>
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