The "Talking About Race" Discussion group will meet on March 3rd at 3pm on ZOOM. To sign up please email oliviarodham@gmail.com and I will send you a link. You may join this group at any time . ( Each discussion stands alone.)
This month we will discuss : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Gq2qDwFpA
Nancy Isenberg - White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America
Other : True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight For Equality
In our first meeting we came up with a Community agreement:
Stay engaged: Staying engaged means “remaining morally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially involved in the dialogue."
Accept Vulnerability: This norm acknowledges that discomfort is inevitable, especially in dialogue about race, and that participants make a commitment to bring issues into the open.
Speak your truth: Use “I” statements when talking. These are your unique experiences.
Respect others: accept uncertainty and not quick solutions. Be aware that racial understanding requires ongoing dialogue.
Confidentiality makes this a safe place for people to share.
Use the simple formula of 1,2,3 and me. Speak and then let 3 others share.