Valley City  (VCSU)  Nick Archuleta, VCSU alumnus and president of North Dakota United, will present “Choosing to Participate: Social Justice Is Not a Spectator Sport” on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Barnes County Museum, 315 Central Avenue North, in Valley City.

Archuleta will speak on how individuals can step up within their community to promote social justice and combat racism.

His talk will be supported by posters, provided by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, that explore the history and impact of racism and prejudice in our country, and encourage viewers to consider the consequences of everyday choices and to make a difference in their own communities.

A graduate of Valley City High School, Archuleta holds a bachelor’s degree from Valley City State University and a master’s degree from the University of North Dakota. He has served as president of North Dakota United since the 2013 merger of the North Dakota Education Association and North Dakota Public Employees Association.

Sponsored by the community organization “What In The World Is Going On?,” the presentation kicks off season 21 of the Barnes County Historical Society Lecture Series. The event is open to the public free of charge.