The "Talking About Race" Discussion group will meet on ZOOM or, in good weather, outdoors at the library with distancing and masks. To sign up please email oliviarodham@gmail.com and I will send you a link. You may join this group at any time . ( Each discussion stands alone.)

This month we will discuss : The "Talking About Race" Discussion group The "Talking About Race" Discussion group will meet on June 2 at 3pm on ZOOM. To sign up please email oliviarodham@gmail.com and I will send you a link. You may join this group at any time . ( Each discussion stands alone.) June's topic:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/race-is-a-social-construct-scientists-argue/
Please read and join us with a comment or question.

In our first meeting we came up with a Community agreement:  

• Stay engaged: Staying engaged means “remaining morally, emotionally, intellectually, and socially involved in the dialogue." 

• Accept Vulnerability: This norm acknowledges that discomfort is inevitable, especially in dialogue about race, and that participants make a commitment to bring issues into the open.

• Speak your truth: Use “I” statements when talking. These are your unique experiences.

• Respect others: accept uncertainty and not quick solutions. Be aware that racial understanding requires ongoing dialogue.

• Confidentiality makes this a safe place for people to share.

• Use the simple formula of 1,2,3 and me. Speak and then let 3 others share.