Apr 18/Chaska, MN - New Conversations about Race and Racism

Racism is not a thing of the past. Discrimination is still a fact of life for many people of color and immigrants, especially in housing, employment and education. Disparities in income, educational achievement and representation in the criminal justice system have been created and are maintained by the complex set of conditions and relationships that result in institutional racism. Being aware of and able to talk about race and racism openly is a first step in being able to address it during the practice of law and administration of justice.

Title:
New Conversations about Race and Racism
Date: 4/18/2011
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM

Topics to include:
• Research on racism and an explanation of the experience.
• Understanding the concept of white privilege.
• Learning new ways to talk and reflect about race.
• Practicing strategies for addressing behaviors that make you feel uncomfortable.
• Exploring our individual personal histories and perspectives on race/racism.
• Showing scenarios that depict examples of institutional racism and its
subsequent impact on communities of color.
• This is an interactive program with some small group activity. Participants will view taped dramatic scenarios designed to help them explore and understand their perspectives and behaviors on the issue of race and racism.

Library: Law Library Branch Location Map

Registration Ends: 4/18/2011 at 11:00 AM

Other Information:
Co-sponsored by the 8th District Bar Association and the Carver County Law Library.
Three Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Elimination of Bias Credits have been applied for.
There is no charge for this CLE.

The CLE will be held at the Carver County Government Center, Judicial Building, 604 E. 4th St., Chaska, MN 55318
Lower Level EOC Training Room

Contact: Brenda Wolfe
Contact Number: 952-361-1564
Presenter: Rowzat Shipchandler, Racial Equity Manager
More information about the Facing Race Initiative

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