Last Updated on February 5, 2023
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group
Thursday, February 9, 2023
7 – 9 PM
Gallery in Charlestown Square
Bill Cozzo, Presenter
We have studied the history of our country as it relates to racism today to facilitate moving toward a more just and equitable society. Now we continue the study we started last Spring with Bill Cozzo of the difficult task of talking with family and friends about racism and how it affects all of us.
This is a four session program: Oct 20, Dec 8, Feb 9, Apr 13 in the Gallery in CTS. Attendance at all sessions recommenced but not required.
Designed to help folks have more productive conversations about racial justice topics and empowers white allies to “call people in” to the work of advancing anti-racism.
Teaches the R.A.C.E. Method of conversation ( Dr. David Campt) which has been used successfully by individuals and groups to establish a relationship which facilitates open dialog.
Presented by Bill Cozzo, a community organizer and volunteer leader with the Baltimore chapter of “Showing Up for Racial Justice”(SURJ.)
More Effective Conversations About Racism / Session 3 Pre-Work:
When you think back on what we talked about in our December session about “Asking” …
● What comes to mind regarding how to start up the conversations when these situations come up?
● What comes to mind regarding what to do after you ask the question?Imagine that someone you know says that they “Don’t see color and treat everyone the same” and then tell you a story
● What might you say to “connect” to them?
Everyone who is concerned about racial justice and equity is invited to attend. For more information or to be added to our email list contact Lois Schmidt or Joan Green. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.