BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:node-10402@my.lwv.org DTSTAMP:20190424T003000Z DTSTART:20190424T003000Z DTEND:20190424T033000Z SUMMARY:All Member Monthly DESCRIPTION:
Have you witnessed someone making a racist statement or engaging in racist behavior and you didn't speak up to the perpetrator despite your desire to do so? What's holding you back? Do you worry about what to say? Member Christie Anderson will engage attendees in an interactive workshop on responding in a way that will increase the possibility of a meaningful conversation rather than raising defenses. This three hour workshop will help embolden the Kent League's practice of inclusion.
We will enjoy abrown bagdinner while learning about microaggressions,followed byChristie sharingtips onconstructive ways to respond using the “Teaching Tolerance” materials developed by the Southern Poverty Law Center.The trainingwill conclude with opportunities to practice speaking up using sample scenarios.Bringyour mealand eating utensils.Coffee and water will be provided.5:30 PM on Tuesday, April 23atKent Social Services,1066 S. Water St.Questions? Contact Christie atchristiea@neo.rr.com.
SIGN-UP at this link.Limit 40 members.
The presentation was organized by the Community Engagement Committee of the LWV Kent Diversity Committee. Interested in knowing more about the committee and it's work? Email lwvkent@gmail.com.
The All Member Monthly is a project of the membership committee. You can contact the committee atlwvkmembership@gmail.com.
LOCATION:Kent Social Services 1066 S. Water St. Kent OH 44240 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR