White People Challenging Racism- moving from talk to action

White People Challenging Racism- Moving from Talk to Action

Coming to Wellesley September 16th Mon 6 - 8 pm 

Sep 16 - Oct 21      $35
(No class 10/14)

White people, are you sick of the tension that can fill the room when the topic of race comes up? People of color, are you frustrated by that tension too? People of all heritages/identities are welcome to join us as we focus on the role of white people in dismantling racism and building a just society. We’ll examine the impact of white privilege and how being unaware of that advantage helps perpetuate racism and racial tension. We'll discuss short readings and share everyday situations in which we did not speak up effectively against racial bias. Using role-playing, we’ll work out effective ways to respond. Participants will develop specific plans for challenging racism, in your workplace, organizations, community, and personal circles. We’ll figure out ways to find other people in your life who can provide support and serve as allies in your efforts. See facilitator bios below.

To register, call (781) 235-2370

or click on below link

www.wellesleyma.gov/recreation 

Then search for Activity # 443877-01

Debby Kittredge Irving has worked since the 1980s to foster diversity, inclusiveness and community-building. As general manager of Boston’s Dance Umbrella and later First Night, she developed both a passion for cross-cultural collaborations and an awareness of the complexities inherent in cross-cultural relationships. She has worked in public and private schools as a classroom teacher, board member, and parent. Her approach is to use authentic dialog to connect people through shared interests and divergent backgrounds. A graduate of the Winsor School in Boston, she holds a BA from Kenyon College and an MBA from Simmons College. She lives in Cambridge where she’s finishing up her first book, Waking Up White, about her own journey to understand the entangled issues of privilege and race.  

Stephen Pereira was born in Boston currently lives in Brockton. After 32 years as an Arlington Public Schools administrator, he is now the President of Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education and an adjunct faculty member of Empowering Multi-cultural Initiatives (EMI). He formerly served President of the METCO Directors Association and is one of the longest-standing members of the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) Board of Directors. He holds a BA from Boston College and an M.Ed, from Antioch University. He identifies as a person of color and as 2nd generation Cape Verdean American.