A.C.T.O.R. Too! | How do we talk about race in today’s polarized environment?
Date and Time
Oct 27, 2019 5:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Oct 27, 2019 5:00 pm
Shirlington
The A.C.T.O.R. Too! (A Continuing Talk on Race) open discussion series is hosted by Busboys and Poets as a community service. The discussion at the Shirlington location, is produced and facilitated by A.C.T.O.R. founder Pamela Pinnock. The discussion provides the opportunity for people to come together and speak openly and honestly about issues of race, class and culture. The intent is that each person walks away from the discussion feeling something: challenged, educated, uncomfortable, enlightened, refreshed, reassured and hopefully inspired and moved to action! Each month there is a new topic for discussion.
This Month's Topic: How do we talk about race in today’s polarized environment?
When it comes to talking about race, every word is scrutinized, motives are suspect, language is coded. We often find ourselves talking over --or past each other. Is it possible to have meaningful, productive conversations about race in our homes, churches, workplaces and communities -- with people we know and people we don’t know?
Let’s figure this out together.
Join us this month in conversation with Rick Huntley, author of Race, Color & Culture From Racial Inequality to Equity & Inclusion and Marty Swaim, founder of Challenging Racism.
