With four more sessions to go, Crystal Bennett's Courageous Conversations sessions already have provided inspiration for our ongoing DEI Self Education series:

• From Sept 14, "Even 'Good' People Cause Harm": "Good" white people cause harm in multiple, socially acceptable covert ways. Reflect on your participation in the triangle graphic at www.uucsj.org/study-guide/legacies-of-systemic-injustice/white-supremacy. We have an obligation to influence our cultural spheres by dismantling white supremacy at every daily opportunity.
• From Sept 21, "Weaponization of White Tears": White people need to process their uncomfortable emotions without self-centered tears of privilege that uphold white supremacy. Work toward social justice as an invited co-conspirator or accomplice who stays focused on issues and actions. Take the racial equity sidekick pledge at www.shawnhumphrey.com/dos-and-donts-for-do-gooders/racial-equity-sidekic....

Join us for the following sessions (Sign-up link: www.bit.ly/LWVCourageousConversations):

• Sept 28, "What Else Do 'They' Want?"
• Oct 5, "Comfort is a Privilege"
• Oct 12, "In Solidarity"

The concluding session, "Our Liberation is Bound Together," is scheduled for Nov 1. There are still some available spaces. Sign-up link: https://bit.ly/LWVOurLiberation.

You are welcome to share this information with friends, family, and local organizations. If you joined for the first session, it's assumed you will attend all five sessions if possible.