Last Updated on September 22, 2021
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Thursday, September 30, 2021
10 AM – Noon
Auditorium
Creating Common Memory, video and discussion featuring Mark Charles speaking about the “real history” of this country.
Mark Charles, a Navajo man, is a speaker, writer and consultant who seeks to understand the complexities of American history regarding race and culture in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for the nation.
Everyone who is concerned about racial justice and equity is invited to attend this gathering. It provides an opportunity to learn about:
*The “Doctrine of Discovery” of 1452 and its influence on our history and current laws
*Little known facts about the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
*Abraham Lincoln’s writings about slavery and emancipation
*The other story of Western Expansion
*Changing the narrative to one of liberation for everyone
Everyone concerned about racial justice and healing is invited to attend. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested.
For questions or to be added to the group email list contact Lois Schmidt or Joan Green. Check for contact information in the Resident Directory, available online in MyErickson.