Overcoming Racism E-News May 2013 'Like' our Facebook page to be part of the ongoing conversation. Save the dates for this year's Overcoming Racism
Overcoming Racism E-News May 2013
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Save the dates for this year's Overcoming Racism conference, November 15 & 16, 2013 at Metropolitan State University in St. Paul
Join the Facilitating Equity Collaborative (FREC) at our regular monthly meeting or contact us if you want to be part of planning the 2013 Overcoming Racism conference or other FREC activities.
Scroll down for more on each of these UPCOMING opportunities:
▪ Colonialism in Context THIS Friday evening ▪ Year of the Dakota Conference THIS Sunday & Monday ▪ Outlawing Shakespeare film & discussion May 23 ▪ YWCA of Minneapolis racial justice workshops & training ▪ Discussions That Encounter upcoming topics & speakers
Colonialism in Context THIS weekend
Cherokee Park United Church 371 West Baker Street West St. Paul, MN 55107
For many thinkers, teachers and creators around the world, colonialism and post- colonialism have been useful lenses to better understand history and to enact lasting justice.
PANEL DISCUSSION Friday, May 3
Dinner created by chefs Okogyeamon Perkins and Maria McNamara begins at 6:00 p.m. Moderated discussion begins at 6:45 p.m. (Free will donation)
Panel members Roxanne Gould, Jim Bear Jacobs, Leon Rodrigues, and Chris Smith will share their understanding of the legacy of colonialism on indigenous communities around the globe. Moderator: Glen Harrington-Hall
SERMON by Roxanne Gould Sunday, May 5
Sunday service at Cherokee Park United starts at 10:15 a.m.
Professor Gould’s work both here and in many communities abroad reflects her commitment to social justice and decolonization that will bring about healing in indigenous communities. Please join us for our weekly fellowship hour following the service.
Year of the Dakota: Remembering, Honoring and Truthtelling
Sunday, May 5 2 - 9 pm & Monday, May 6 8:30 am - 4 pm
Hamline University, Anderson Center 112
FREE
This conference collaboration provides the opportunity to learn and discuss with historians, elders, activists, legal scholars and allies to discuss the impact of the the 1805 Treaty and historic events and legacies the 1862 Dakota-US war.
Keynote speakers include Dr. Chris Mato Nunpa (retired professor, elder and activist, Yellow Medicine Community), Dr. Neil McKay (Dakota language instructor, University of MN, Spirit Lake Country), and Dr. Waziyatawin (scholar, activist, Yellow Medicine Community).
Outlawing Shakespeare film & screening
Thursday, May 23, doors open 6:30 pm, film at 7:00 pm
Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater
1500 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Free & open to the public - donations welcome!
Outlawing Shakespeare: Battle for the Tucson Mind is a documentary that focuses on the elimination of the Mexican American Studies program within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) in Arizona. Under a federal de-segregation decree, Mexican American Studies was created and was successful at improving academic achievement for Latino students in Tucson until earlier in 2012 when it was shut down by the TUSD School Board. Directed and produced by Fernando James Orozco.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion with local educators, students and community activists.
How to Talk to Kids About Race
Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30–11:30 am YWCA of Minneapolis Midtown
Open to the public; $10
Racism and Humor
Monday, June 3, 2013 6:30–8:30 pm Mixed Blood Theatre 1501 S 4th Street, Mpls. 55454
Open to the public; $10 suggested donation
Save the Date for Its Time to Talk: Forums on Race - October 23, 2013
For more than a decade, diverse community leaders -- from business, education, arts, and community service -- have come together participate in dialogues on race and commit to eliminating racism at the annual It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race program. There are many ways to get involved, from being an event sponsor to hosting a table, from attending as an individual to being trained as a racial justice facilitator.
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.
Upcoming Discussion Forums:
5/9/13 – Being planned
5/23/13 – Outlawing Shakespeare: FREC film series at Heart of the Beast Theater
6/13/13 – David McGee presents Build Wealth MN
6/27/13 – Being planned
7/11/13 – David Ellis and Bob-e Epps present the ACES Program (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
7/25/13 – The Central Park Five: FREC film series at Capri Theater
