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.
Multi Racial Awareness Discussion Group 2022-2023
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group Goals and Objectives 2022-2023
The goals of the Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group are:
- Offer educational opportunities to explore our shared historical past and identify the systems and institutions that support racist ideas and behaviors.
- To build a concerned caring community of elders who educate themselves and encourage each other to work together and within their own circle of influence to address racial injustices.
- Continue to explore the history of this country to “Create Common Memory” enhancing opportunity for national conciliation.
- Continue our comparative analysis of American History and the racist systems and institutions which have resulted in creating huge discrepancies in wealth, health, education, housing, justice and voting rights.
- Study and practice talking with family and friends about racism
- Study the many contributions of people of color.
- Continue our study of indigenous people.
- Examine “unconscious bias” to better understand that it affects all of us.
- Investigate the concepts of white supremacy, white privilege.
We will remain aware throughout our study that racist ideas and behaviors harm everyone and antiracist ideas and behaviors benefit all of us. We hope that we as a society and as individuals can change and move toward racial justice and equity.
For more information or to sign up for the email list contact:
Lois Schmidt or Joan Green.
Fall meeting schedule: all meetings held in CTS Gallery
| Fri, 9/16/22 | 10-12 noon | “Voting Rights” presentation and discussion |
| Thur, 10/20/22 | 7-9 pm | “Talking With Family and Friends About Racism” ( Session 1) |
| Fri. 11/11/22 | 10-12 noon | “History of Racism in Our Country” |
| Thur, 12/8/22 | 7-9 pm | “Talking With Family and Friends About Racism” (Session 2) |