Advancing Justice: Confronting Anti-Black Racism

Online Conference hosted via Zoom — Thursday, October 1, 2020. 10:00AM - 12:30PM

Presented by Peninsula Family Service — Thought Leader Series

In this moment when so many of us feel called to learn more about and confront anti-Black racism and the broader inequities that racism fosters, this session will deepen our understanding of the historical context that has shaped racialized othering in the United States, and how it manifests at the internal, interpersonal, institutional, and cultural levels. We will also identify strategies and make personal commitments to take action to eradicate inequities in all of these dimensions.

Meeting facilitators: Cherine Badawi and Chris Darby

Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will:

Understand the U.S. historical context for anti-Black racismUnderstand how anti-Black racism manifests at the personal, interpersonal, institutional and cultural levelsEngage in self-reflection about their role in contributing to and being impacted by anti-Black racismIdentify strategies to confront anti-Black racism at multiple levels

Thought Leader Series Purpose: The Peninsula Family Service Thought Leader Series raises awareness, inspires dialogue, and galvanizes action and innovation on topics of great importance to our community. We engage knowledgeable experts across the Peninsula who are our colleagues and partners in making our community a better place for all.