Conversations on Race

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join us for a 3-week, in-person series of guided conversations to build your awareness of and skills for talking about race and racism. Through shared videos, small group discussion, large group dialogue and creating actionable steps, we will engage in and sustain difficult conversations while building capacity for advocacy.

Session Descriptions
May 2
The Difference Between Us
Why has the myth of race as biology persisted and what effect does this have on our own perception of people?

May 9
The Story We Tell
How has the idea that race is biology resulted in intentional inequalities in policy and practices throughout U.S. history?

May 16
The House We Live In
What is structural racism and how have definitions of race shifted to support political and social inequities?
 Visit https://www.conversationsonrace.org/ for more information on the Conversations on Race organization.

This program is sponsored through the generous support of the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.