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November Aperture: “Durham CAN: People. Power. Progress”
with Lead Organizer Ketty Thelemaque
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00pm, In-person & Zoom
Are you curious about what Durham CAN is and why so many of Westminster’s members are excited to be partnering with this organization? Ketty Thelemaque is the Lead Organizer of Durham CAN and will be our next Aperture speaker! Come learn how Durham CAN organizes with low- to middle-income families and communities and coalitions to identify, confront, and transform the political and economic issues that affect them most. REGISTER NOW
Ketty Lynne Thelemaque was born in Chicago, IL, first generation, US born, to parents Majeur and Jeanine Thelemaque who emigrated from Haiti. Being a daughter of parents who risked everything to give their children greater opportunities has fueled Ketty’s desire to work towards justice for all. Ketty is the proud parent of one daughter, Camille A. Thelemaque-Bearden.
Ketty spent many years in corporate positions of employment before teaching high school, and later becoming a Teaching and Learning Coach for Durham Public Schools. Her passion for solution-finding for students has led her to pursue a graduate degree from NC State University. Her focus is engaging the community and identifying how systematic processes and policies affect those furthest from justice.
Ketty’s faith has been her source of strength. She is a proud member of the Abundant Hope Christian Church. Through her work at her church, she became active in the work of Durham CAN. Ketty’s desire is always to help improve life and community for those who are often discriminated against because of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and/or socio-economic status.