Overcoming Racism E-News January 2014 'Like' our Facebook page to be part of the ongoing conversation. Greetings and happy Dr. Martin Luther King, J
Overcoming Racism E-News January 2014
'Like' our Facebook page to be part of the ongoing conversation.
Greetings and happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend!
Scroll down for more on each of these upcoming opportunities:
▪ The Indian System film & discussion Friday January 31 ▪ Science Fusion Festival begins with African Americans in Science THIS Saturday January 18 ▪ Video Dialogue of Mighty Times: The Children's March THIS Monday January 20 ▪ Discussions that Encounter January 23 and beyond ▪ The Glory of Minnesota? One Version of History in Public Art January 24 ▪ An Evening with Ka Vang: Artivism — Creating Community Through the Arts February 6
The Indian System, Part 1 of StarDreamers—the Spirit Water People, traces the mid-1800s interaction of Dakota with the U.S. Government. This history was a period when treaties were forced upon the Dakota people, and were manipulated by such noted minnesotans as Henry H. Sibley and Alexander Ramsey. To learn more about the film, visit www.38plus2productions.com.
Post-film discussion with 38plus2 director Sheldon Wolfchild and historian Mark Diedrich.
Friday, January 31
6:30 Doors open 7:00 Film starts
Location: Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, Augsburg College, 715 22nd Ave South Minneapolis 55454
Refocus the Frame: Turning the Lens on Race and Racism
A series of powerful film screenings followed by facilitated discussion to stimulate insight and thoughtful dialogue. The films are free and all are welcome!
Donations are also welcome!
Racial Justice/Public Policy Guided Video Dialogue of Mighty Times: The Children's March
Monday, January 20, Noon-2:00 pm
YWCA of Minneapolis Downtown
Mighty Times: Children's March documentary, a short film about the children's march in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights movement. Guided in circle dialogue by YWCA Racial Justice Facilitators, we will process the film and its impressions on our lives. Coming full circle, you will hear about YWCA of Minneapolis' Early Childhood Awareness Month and our advocacy role. This event is open to all ages 12 and up. Space is limited; RSVP as soon as possible.
More upcoming YWCA of Minneapolis Racial Justice events:
Health Care and Early Childhood Education: Addressing Access, Systemic Racism and Future Success Wednesday, January 29 12:30-2:00 pm
Facing Race: Uncovering Five Myths that Support Racism Thursday, February 20 6:00-8:30 pm
Healing from Racial Trauma Wednesday, March 19 6:00-8:00 pm
Discussions that Encounter facilitates open discussion about race, racism and white privilege. These events are open to all and sponsored free of charge in Minneapolis on the second and fourth Thursday evening of each month. Notices are sent prior to each Discussion Forum with details on topic, location and directions. Contact Bill Keatts for moreinformation or to be added to the distribution. Brotherhood Brew offers sales of organic, free-trade coffee, exotic teas, and hot cocoa at our Discussion Forums.
1/23/14 - Documentary video and discussion - "Student Voices, The New Wilderness"
2/13/14 – Part ll of New Wilderness Project – music and story-telling with discussion
2/27/14 – Dr. Thelma Battle-Buckner – Readings and discussion from “The Battle of a Daytime Nightmare”
The Glory of Minnesota? One Version of History in Public Art
Through a virtual tour of art at the Minnesota Sate Capitol, Jim Bear Jacobs will reveal a narrative of white male privilege. The presentation invites participants to ask “how are Native Americans portrayed, and what does it say about our history and current relationships?” Jim Bear Jacobs is the visionary founder of Healing Minnesota Stories and a member of the Mohican Nation. He has degrees in Pastoral Studies and Christian Theology.
Friday, January 24, 2014
6 p.m. Meal, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. presentation
Cherokee Park United Church
371 West Baker St.
St. Paul, MN 55107
Ph. 651-227-4275
www.cherokeeparkunited.org
The Doctrine of Discovery
Monday, Feb. 3, 7-9:30 p.m. (gather at 6:45 p.m.)
Saint Paul Area Council of Churches,
1671 Summit Ave. St. Paul 55105
Sheldon Wolfchild, an actor, director, and member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community, will present the film and participate in discussion. The film focuses on the incredibly powerful and little discussed Doctrine of Christian Discovery, the religious justification early explorers used to claim lands from indigenous nations and peoples. RSVP to co-convener Tom Duke so they can plan for seating and refreshments.
An Evening with Ka Vang: Artivism — Creating Community Through the Arts
Spend an evening creating art with Ka Vang, Twin Cities Hmong American writer, educator, and “artivist.” During the course of the evening, Vang will read selections from her work, guide the audience in creating a community poem, and discuss how she uses her writings as a tool for social justice and to fight against injustice and oppression. Through interactive exercises, audience members will be encouraged to reimagine common folktales, stories, and poems in innovative ways.
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Minnesota Humanities Center
Cost: $10, includes light snack and materials
Intended Audience: K-12 Educators
Clock Hours: 2 clock hours available upon request
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