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 Activities for Spring 2021
Multiracial Awareness Discussion Group
Friday, March 12, 2021 10 – Noon via ZoomAI Companion is a generative AI-powered assistant from Zoom (for those with the paid version). It uses large language models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, and has also trained itself by listening in on thousands of meetings between Zoom employees. Some of its uses include:
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“The Great Migration: An epic story left out of American History”
What was it like for 4-6 million African Americans migrating from the south to the north? Using the story, as told by Isabel Wilkerson, in ‘Warmth of Other Suns’ and discussion leaders Eugenia Collier and Joan Green, we will unpack the whys, the hows and the effect on American life.
All are welcome to participate in sharing this exciting story. Please share this announcement with others who may be interested. The zoom link will be sent prior to the event.
In preparation for our program and discussion, please view this video before the meeting: https://youtu.be/n3qA8DNc2Ss
Questions: Contact Lois Schmidt or Joan Green
Future events:
- April 9, 2021: Redlining in Baltimore.
- May 14, 2021: History from Civil Rights to present
- June 11, 2021: Reparations, part 2 in Auditorium
Book Study Opportunity: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel Wilkerson. This will be a 4-part monthly book discussion led by Jo Wer and Ken Weeden.
- March 24, 2021 Time: 10:00- 12:00 Place: ZoomAI Companion is a generative AI-powered assistant from Zoom (for those with the paid version). It uses large language models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, and has also trained itself by listening in on thousands of meetings between Zoom employees. Some of its uses include:
• Summarizing... READ MORE. Parts 1, 2 and 3: Chapter 1 through Pillar #8. Pages 1-164. - April 30, 2021 Time: 10:00-12:00 Place: To be arranged. Part 4: Brown eyes through Chapter 18. Pages 165-260.
- May 28, 2021 Time: 10:00-12:00 Place: Auditorium. Part 5 & 6: Chapters 19-29. Pages 261-357.
- June 25,2021 Time: 10:00-12:00 Place: Auditorium. Part 7 through Epilogue. Pages 358-393.