Strengthen your capacities to take action against racism.
Join us Wednesday, January 30, in Research Commons study
rooms 2/3 from 5 to 6:30 PM.
Come share successes and challenges you have experienced
in efforts to be a white ally. What happened when your were in overtly or
covertly racist situations, groups, or institutions? When you’ve taken action, what have you done
and what was the result? When you did
not take action, what kept you from acting?
We’ll start the meeting with a “hidden camera”
video clip in a clothing store, showing staged examples of racism (that mirror
real life situations) and the varied responses of bystanders (who did not know
the scene was staged)–from bystanders who overtly support the racism to those
who actively challenge the racist behaviors of store personnel. What would you do?
Together we’ll explore strategies to help us more
consistently and effectively recognize and address racism, using YOUR real life
examples and challenges.
In addition, we’ll solicit your ideas for upcoming topics.
