Having stereotypes is a burden on ourselves and in dialogues with folks we meet. Our hope for this conversation is to bring an awareness and critical lens on the persistent stereotypes (focusing on racial) we have learned since childhood, to question, challenge and confront them. If we want to build a more diverse community, we can lighten the load of our preconceived notions of other people so we can better get along and work together for a more just and understanding society.
We are honored to have Lilly Marcelin back to help lead this discussion. She is the Founding and Executive Director of Resilient Sisterhood Project. (Lilly led our reproductive rights discussion in September, see: https://www.meetup.com/Antiracists/events/263206945/).
We plan to discuss:
- When were you (recently) conscious of having a stereotype about another person/group? Did it help or hinder your interaction with the person/group?
- Why do we make assumptions about other people?
- What does it serve us to have stereotypes?
All are welcome.
To help us be prepared for all participants, please register if you can come to this meeting and update it if your plans change; use our Meetup page (also to learn about our other events) or email the organizer (4change.resource@gmail.com).
Monthly meeting overview:
Please join in the conversation as we continue to get real about the problem of racism in our world, and move toward personal and collaborative action. Our Racial Justice Dialogues are opportunities to talk openly about racism and other forms of oppression in our society. Please join us to continue sharing our experiences, hopes and dreams about living in community beyond race. All are welcome.
- This group meets the first Saturday of each month...now in the Moon Room on the 2nd floor. Come in the side door off of School Street. The meeting topics come from votes done at meetings.
- Please let us know your needs so we can help make the event accessible for you. Note: there is a ramp near the main entrance, and an elevator available. The elevator is tricky so please arrange to meet one of us five minutes or so before the meeting so we can help.