Join for one or all informal, drop-in conversations related to racism. Each month will focus on a theme. See below for the currently planned topics, which may change based on the interests of the attendees. Meetings will be at First Parish in Wayland.
Monday, January 13 at 7 p.m.
I’m Racist? Let’s Discuss!
Let’s discuss how believing “I’m not racist” is not helpful when discussing racism. We’ll consider definitions and semantics, opening our hearts and minds to the state of our society.
Monday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
What We’re Reading and Watching
Let’s share what we are learning on our own and bring questions for discussion.
Monday, March 16 at 7 p.m.
Knowing Better Doing Better
Do you feel a call to action? What are your efforts? Let’s share our successes and challenges and draw inspiration from each other.
Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m.
The Economics of Race
We will consider our country’s history, exploring how government policies and practices have created disparity based on race that we experience today. Can we undo this damage?
Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m.
Looking in the Mirror: Hallmarks of White Culture
We’ll consider the ways white culture not only exists, but pervades our society and how it makes cross cultural communication and interaction challenging .