Seeing White: A Journey to Becoming Anti-Racist
In this workshop/study group series, you will discuss the inceptions of racist-thoughts and systems and how we are all unwittingly socialized into these ideas although we often have good intentions to be fair and just. Using the podcast series called Seeing White, you'll critically examine the ideas of whiteness, white-supremacy, color-blind ideology, and aversive racism. For each session, you'll be asked to listen to 3-4 podcast episodes to prepare for the discussion.
Conversation on race and racism is often difficult, but we'll together create a non-threatening, engaging environment to help you start (or continue) your journey to become anti-racist.
Maintaining White Supremacy
Register by Friday, January 28
Friday, February 4 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitators:
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Katy Strzepek, Center for Civic Engagement
In this session, we will go back to the beginning of the nation and examine how systems of racial oppression are created. Registration is required.
This workshop falls under the AAC&U High-Impact Educational Practice of Diversity/Global Learning.
Reflecting on Whiteness
Friday, April 8 • 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Online
Facilitators:
Katy Strzepek, Center for Civic Engagement
Mayuko Nakamura, Center for Integrated Professional Development
In this session, we explore the episodes that help us reflect our own concept of whiteness and discuss what you can do to change the system of racial oppressions. Registration is required.
This workshop falls under the AAC&U High-Impact Educational Practice of Diversity/Global Learning.
If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in an event, please email us at ProDev@ilstu.edu.