July 8, 2020

July – webinars and workshops on systemic racism and white privilege

There are several online learning opportunities on systemic racism and white privilege this month of July. A couple of them are free like Ibram X. Kendi discussion of his book How to be an Anti-racist. I want to point out that this book is the book for the 2020 Fall quarter in the SAFS Book Series.

•  I’m Talking to White People: Your Role in the Fight for Justice, $50.00. This webinar is for white people. White people who mean well and want to help. White people who want to be allies to the black community but don’t know where to start…Hosted by Kenny Burrell is a social worker, social justice leader, advocate and activist. Sat, July 11, 2020. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
•  Anti-racism study + discussion group.  This weekly study group is intended to provide a space for White folks and Non-Black PoC to study Anti-Racism actions. FREE event.
•  Is This The Moment? A Conversation With Resmaa Menakem & Dr. Robin DiAngelo, $25.00 – $150.00 What is needed to effect lasting systemic change as it relates to systemic racism? Join us in exploring this in this 90 min. conversation. Fri, July 17, 2020. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
•  Seeing The Racial Water: A Virtual Half Day With Dr. Robin DiAngelo, $75.00 – $175.00 Dr. DiAngelo is a 3.5 hour workshop that offers the bulk of her research, systemic analysis of White Supremacy, and work around Whiteness and White Fragility. Sat, July 18, 2020. 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM PDT
• Ibram X. Kendi will discuss his renowned book “How to Be an Antiracist” on Monday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Charlene M. Dukes, president of Prince George’s Community College. Dr. Dukes is the first African-American woman to serve as president of the College. FREE event.
•  Racial Equity & Social Impact Course with Dr. Mica McGriggs, $100.00. The objective of these sessions is to unpack racism through critical analysis and identity exploration, which will be the foundation of creating sustainable social impact in the area of racial equity.
  * Monday, July 20
  * Wednesday, July 22
  * Monday, July 27
  * Wednesday, June 29