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.
MRADG Presents a Video on American History Narrated by a Navajo
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.