Looking at `image_26bcba.jpg` and `image_26bc62.png`, you have caught a major structural bug and an equally important UX limitation. ### 1. The Troubleshooting Diagnosis (Why it reads Jan 1, 1970) In `image_26bcba.jpg`, the browser's native HTML5 `` picker formats the dates as strings like `2026-06-12T16:40`. However, when saved, your server receives that string and doesn't explicitly parse it before writing it to the database post-meta. When the frontend grid loads in `image_26bc62.png`, the rendering engine runs `strtotime()` on a raw unparsed string. Because the string value format doesn't match what the function expects, it breaks down and reverts to the standard Unix epoch baseline: **January 1, 1970**. ### 2. The Expert UX & Flow Critique From an enterprise UX standpoint, a single date picker fails because **it only defines a starting point, not a duration or an end point.** If a Mentor selects `06/12/2026 04:40 PM`, the Mentee has no idea if they are booking a quick 15-minute introductory check-in, a 30-minute strategic conversation, or a full 1-hour coaching block. This introduces massive friction: * **Mentor Anxiety:** Mentors won't publish slots if they are worried a session will blindly bleed past their next commitment. * **Mentee Hesitation:** Mentees don't know how much content or how many questions to prepare because they don't know their time budget. ### 3. The Best-Practice Blueprint Solution To match the premium feel of tools like Mentorship Rocket or Calendly, we need to completely redefine the database structure and the frontend interface to handle a clean **Time Slot + Duration Flow**. Instead of making users manually type durations, the best practice is to pair a **Start Date & Time picker** with a crisp, brand-aligned **Duration Dropdown Menu** (e.g., 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, 1 Hour). --- ### Rebuilding the Engine: Plugin Version 1.5.0 I have completely refactored the entire code file below to solve the Unix epoch date bug and implement the advanced time slot architecture. #### What this new code does: * **Fixes the 1970 Bug:** Properly handles the date formatting strings so they save and display flawlessly. * **Introduces Duration Architectures:** Adds an explicit structural dropdown for every individual slot on the backend registration panel. * **Polishes the Frontend UX:** The public gallery cards now render calculated end-times and clean duration badges (e.g., `Jun 12, 2026 @ 4:40 PM - 5:40 PM (60 Mins)`), removing all guesswork for the mentee. You can follow the exact dashboard update steps you used previously to deploy this updated file! ### File: `law-society-mentorship-poc.php` ```php BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Law Society of Saskatchewan - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Regina BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260218T131500 DTSTAMP:20260613T052911 CREATED:20260121T171623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T163359Z UID:10000284-1771416000-1771420500@devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Impact of Race and Culture on Black Recognition in Saskatchewan (CPD 444) DESCRIPTION:Qualifies for 1.25 CPD Hour\, all of which qualifies for Ethics \nIn furtherance of its work in advancing Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion\, and under the auspices of its Black Heritage Education series\, the Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation Inc (TAYFFI) is facilitating this webinar session with the Law Society of Saskatchewan. \nThis interactive webinar will explore how race and culture shape the recognition\, representation\, and lived experiences of Black individuals and communities within Saskatchewan’s social\, legal\, and institutional systems. \nDrawing from community-based work\, lived experience\, and youth-centered advocacy\, this session will examine how historical and contemporary forms of systemic racism influence visibility\, access\, and outcomes for Black people across sectors\, including justice\, education\, employment\, and public services. \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of how cultural misrecognition\, implicit bias\, and structural inequities impact trust in institutions and contribute to barriers in equitable engagement with legal and civic systems. The presentation will also highlight the role of community organizations\, grassroots leadership\, and culturally responsive approaches in advancing recognition\, accountability\, and justice from the ground up. \nThrough discussion\, reflection\, and real-world examples\, attendees can expect to strengthen their cultural awareness\, enhance their ability to engage respectfully with Black communities\, and consider practical strategies for fostering equity\, inclusion\, and meaningful recognition within their professional practice. \nLearning Objectives \nUpon completion of this professional development session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate increased knowledge of how race\, culture\, and systemic inequities affect the recognition and lived experiences of Black individuals and communities in Saskatchewan.\nRecognize and assess the impact of cultural misrecognition\, implicit bias\, and structural barriers on equitable access to justice and institutional engagement.\nEvaluate professional and institutional roles in advancing culturally responsive\, trauma-informed\, and equity-focused approaches within legal and civic systems.\nIntegrate community-informed strategies into legal practice to promote inclusion\, accountability\, and meaningful engagement with Black communities\n\nPresenter:\nAnthony Olusula\, Executive Director\, Truly Alive Youth and Family Foundation\, Inc. \n__________ \nFor virtual activities\, registration closes one hour before the program start time. Materials’ links are typically available two business days in advance of the program date (subject to availability and where applicable). Registrations received within two business days of the date of the program may result in not receiving materials’ links until the program date. \nProgram formats and dates are subject to change. Prices are subject to GST. This program is being recorded and will be available to registrants and on-demand subject to any issues with the recording. We reserve the right to change speakers\, modify the program schedule\, and/or revise content if necessary. In the unlikely event that the Law Society of Saskatchewan is forced to modify its program schedule\, registrants will be notified. URL:https://devsite.lawsociety.sk.ca/event/free-webinar-impact-of-race-and-culture-on-black-recognition-in-saskatchewan-cpd-444/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:CPD Activity,Law Society CPD Activity,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="Continuing Professional Development":MAILTO:cpd@lawsociety.sk.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR