September 16, 2022 to November 11, 2022 “Race:
the Power of Illusion” A
three-part film series exploring the myths and realities of race in America.
The first film, “The Difference Between Us”, will be screened on
September 16, 2022 from 7.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Carrick Theater on the
campus of Transylvania University. This
film and the discussion that follows led by University of Kentucky Biologist
William Burke, focuses on the recent scientific findings that suggest that race
is a biological myth. The
second film, the “Story We Tell”, will be screened on October 7, 2003. This uncovers the root
of the race concept, and the hold it has gained over our minds. The program
traces the transformation of tentative suspicions about difference into a
"common-sense" wisdom that people used to explain everything from
individual behavior to the fate of whole societies. Dr. Horace Bartilow, U.K. Political Science, will be the
discussion leader for this screening. The
third and final film, “The House We Live In”, will be screened on November
11, 2003 and focuses not on individual behaviors and attitudes, but on how our
institutions shape and create race, giving different groups vastly different
life chances. This episode examines social institutions that channel wealth and
opportunity, so that white people benefit from a racist system without
personally being racist. Tim Wise,
a nationally prominent social justice activist will be the discussion leader. All film screenings will take place at the Carrick Theater on the campus of Transylvania University and will begin at 7.00 p.m. For more information contact John Lindsay (859) 252-7781 jclind2@msn.com; Dinah Anderson (859) 323-7484, [email protected]; or Ron Alpern (859) 293-9355, [email protected].
September 29, 2022 The President's
Award for Diversity Reception. 11:30
a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hilary J. Boone Center, University of Kentucky.
In
recognition of the compelling issue mentioned above, the University of Kentucky
has established the President's Award for Diversity (PAD) in honor and
appreciation of the individual, unit or agency in Kentucky, which has
demonstrated outstanding efforts toward advancing the University in its mission
of embracing diversity while maintaining academic excellence. For
information contact Dr. John
Harris, Acting Chair, Presidential Commission on Diversity, Room 02, Gillis
Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0033, by e-mail at [email protected],
or call 257-3493 for further information.
October 3, 2022 “Beyond
Black and White: Affirmative Action in America”
All sides of the
affirmative action issue have targeted the same goal: ending racism of all
types. But do opportunities for some have to come at the expense of others? In
this Fred Friendly Seminar moderated by Harvard Law School’s Charles Ogletree,
a what-if scenario revolves around a university’s efforts to enroll a diverse
student body of qualified candidates. For
more information on this program contact the UK African American Studies and
Research Program (AASRP), phone 859-257-3593, email [email protected]
or stop by room 102 Breckinridge Hall.
This lunch program begins at 12:00 noon in room 107 of Breckinridge Hall
and seating is limited. Join the
members of the AASRP following the viewing of this video for a discussion on
this timely topic.
October 4, 2022 Progressive
Summit. Impact local,
state and national elections by joining a progressive, politically engaged
network. Workshops: getting your candidate
elected; getting young people involved; getting out the vote and registering
voters; building diverse alliances; working with the mass media; working for tax
reform; working in the religious community; enacting electoral reforms;
protecting the environment; organizing in the labor movement; using art to
organize. Sponsored by disclosure and the
Peace Action Task Group (subcommittee of Central Kentucky Council for Peace and
Justice). Contact: Rosie Moosnic at [email protected]
859-268-5260 or Geoff Young at [email protected]. The Progressive Summit takes place
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the UK Student Center.
October 8 - 9, 2003 Leadership Initiative on Erasing Racism/Erasing Racism Discussion Groups. The Leadership Initiative on Erasing Racism is joint project of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC), and the NewCities Foundation. The mission of the initiative is to initiate sustained effective actions that will address, undo, and prevent racism in the seven leadership sectors - economic, education, faith, government, media, social and youth. Participants met with leaders in each sector for several months in 2001 and identified, defined, and strategized necessary and specific actions to be taken. The strategies were unveiled at a summit in November of 2001. Several actions have evolved from this initiative in the government media, social and youth sectors. There will be Leadership Summit II on Erasing Racism later this year to update the community on the progress in each sector. In addition, NCCJ hosted a twelve week series of email dialogues and the information from these dialogues will be discussed during the Erasing Racism discussion groups scheduled for Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Brown Bag lunch), and Oct. 9, 5:00-6:30 p.m. (munchies provided). Both session will take place at the NCCJ office at 112 N. Upper Street in Lexington. For more information and/or to participate, contact Sandra Noble Canon at 859-255-6999 or e-mail [email protected]
November 10, 2022 People to People Conference. People to People is a National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) forum that exposes over 300 high school students from Central and Eastern Kentucky to the history of intolerance in America through activities and dialogues that help students to look at their own biases. Action plans are developed to help students to create more inclusive environments within their own schools. The one-day conference, held at the University of Kentucky Student Center, is offered at NO COST to students and their sponsors. NCCJ is in need of individuals to facilitate small dialogue groups during the November conference. If you are interested in working as a conference facilitator, or in further information, contact: Mahjabeen Rafiuddin, 859-255-6999, [email protected]
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