Special Events
Why Everybody Needs to Talk About Racism—and How to Do It
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words, unsure of what to say, afraid to argue or upset a friend or family member when the topic of race or racism enters the conversation? Silence is compliance; therefore, we need to start having conversations, but we also need to develop the tools and skills to effectively find common ground so we can come together as a community.
DETAILS:
Join us for an informative Workshop that will consist of six 90-minute sessions - from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - starting January 15th through February 19th. Each session will be facilitated by Dr. Eileen O'Brien, who has graciously offered to help lead and guide our book discussion.
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Dr. O'Brien is a Professor of Sociology at Saint Leo University. She is the author of Whites Confront Racism, and White Privilege (with Ninochka McTaggart), as well as other published texts.
Space will be limited to 12 people, so please register by January 10th. ~ Thank you!
LOCATION:
The Workshop will be held in person at Paint on Pottery located at 1430 High Street, next to The Movie Tavern, off Richmond Road (Rte 60) in Williamsburg. The space will be closed to the public, open only for our group to meet privately. There is ample space to spread out, allowing us to meet safely in person.
CELESTE HEADLEE:
BACKGROUND: In this urgently needed guide... the PBS host, award-winning journalist, and author of We Need to Talk - Celeste Headlee teaches us how to have productive conversations about race, offering insights, advice, and support. While many people say they want to talk about race, the reality is, they want to talk about race with people who agree with them. The subject makes us uncomfortable; it’s often not considered polite or appropriate. If we are to effect meaningful change as a society, Headlee argues, we have to be able to talk about what that change looks like without fear of losing friends and jobs, or being ostracized. In Speaking of Race, Headlee draws from her experiences as a journalist, and the latest research on bias, communication, and neuroscience to provide practical advice and insight for talking about race that will facilitate better conversations that can actually bring us closer together.
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For more information on Celeste Headlee, please visit: https://celesteheadlee.com
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Hear Celeste Headlee discuss her book on Politics & Prose Live!
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Read the Salon.com article featuring Celeste Headlee: "Don't feel bad, just say something"
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You can purchase her book at a number of online sites and local bookstores, and we always recommend supporting a Black-Owned bookstore whenever possible, so please visit:
Click HERE to view our Calendar of Events for BIPoC Organizations in Williamsburg,VA
Racial Justice, Social Justice and Antiracist Education
“If you only speak to people who agree with you, you shut out the possibility of new perspectives, discoveries, and information.”