Last Updated on December 26, 2023
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group
Lois Schmidt, Leader
Joan Green, Co-Leader
We offer opportunities for learning and discussion about race for those concerned with racial justice and harmony.
Meeting Frequency & Location
Have you felt like the race problems in our would are too big but you are still concerned and want to make a difference? Have you wondered about questions like, “How can I talk comfortably with someone who is different from me? Why is it important to talk about race? What brought us to this place and time with regard to racial issues? What would a racially just and equitable society look and feel like? Will we ever get there?”
We invite you to join in the discussion. The group will start by looking at some of the historical events and doctrines, perpetuated by community institutions and the government that have affected race and racial perceptions.
| SCHEDULE | TIME | LOCATION |
| 2nd or 3rd Friday of the Month | 10:00 am – noon | To be announced |
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group Goals and Objective
Our Goal: A shared focus on the importance of continuing our discussion of structural racism and our common interest in developing racial justice.
To accomplish this goal, we will:
- Continue our comparative analysis of American history and today’s responses to racial prejudice;
- Gain an understanding of how traditional views (for example, of “melting pot” theories and “colorblindness” policies) have ignored and denied racism in the United States;
- Expand our discussion of social issues and institutions that maintain racism;
- Alter prejudicial patterns of thought and behavior; and
- Seek ways to build racial equity and inclusion to help create a new and more hopeful legacy for now and for future generations.
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group Meets January 12
Why and How to Talk about Race: How Talking about Race Can Help
Friday, January 12, 2024
10 AM – Noon
Art Gallery in Charlestown Square
All are welcome!
Join us as we begin to explore the Great Course’s How to Talk about Race, presented by Anita Foeman, Professor Emeritus of Communication and Media at West Chester University. We will draw on other resources to examine what is meant by white supremacy and the impact that it has on us all.
In Session 1, How Talking about Race Can Help, we will look at skills and concepts to build effectiveness and confidence in speaking across differences. Join us for a great opportunity for self-exploration and practical skill building to shape a more harmonious community, nation and world.
For more information or to be added to our mailing list, contact Lois Schmidt by phone or Justine Parezo by email or home phone. Contact information can be found in the Resident Directory, available on MyErickson.