HSI Social Justice Speakers Series: Dr. Kim Tran

2600 Mission Bell Drive,San Pablo CA 94806

11 May, 2023

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JOIN THE EVENT ON ZOOM - Registration is not required but appreciated Event Title: "WITH US, FOR US: Practicing Solidarity in Our Movements" Date: May 11, 2023 Time: 12:20 p.m. - 1:30 p.m Location: Fireside Hall, Contra Costa College, 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo CA 94806. How can Asian Americans fight for racial justice? Join us for a candid conversation with Kim Tran, an author, activist, and consultant who works for social change at the intersection of race and queerness. Learn how to build solidarity with Latinx, Indigenous and Black communities, unlearn toxic stereotypes and create equitable systems. Engage in a safe and supportive learning community where you can ask messy questions about race, gender and activism. This talk is inspired by the powerful action of thirty activists who chained their hands and locked their bodies to the Oakland Federal Building on January 16th, 2015, to protest police brutality against Black Americans. They stood silently for four hours and twenty-eight minutes, the time that Michael Brown's body was left on the street after he was killed by police in Ferguson. Their action marked the birth of Asians4BlackLives, a continuation of decades of Asian American activism. The talk will begin with an introduction and discussion of the following topics: - What are the Oppression Olympics and how do they harm racial justice? - What are the greatest challenges to building allyship and solidarity? - How can we unlearn the toxic stereotypes held in our communities and families? - Where and how do we begin building relationships and systems that lead to equity and justice? The talk will also provide equal and ample time and space for participants to share their thoughts and questions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leading voice in Asian American activism and connect with others who care about racial justice. Register now! Contact: HSI Early College Programs Manager - Monique Hernandez by email at [email protected] Kim Tran is an author, activist, and consultant. Her work meets at the intersection of race, queerness, and the radical imagination required for liberatory social change. For over a decade, she has worked with a wide range of clients in achieving their social justice and equity goals. Her partners have included national non-profits, leading academic institutions, and purpose-driven companies. Kim’s professional impact mirrors her personal commitment to political education, labor and community organizing, and radical publishing. Kim began her career as a youth advocate for LGBTQ youth in her hometown. Since the beginning of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2014 and the surge of anti-Asian violence in 2019, she has trained thousands of community members on uprooting anti-Blackness in their families and non-police alternatives to community safety. Kim is currently writing a book titled We Could Be: Justice After Allyship about the eight-billion dollar Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry and its messy role in the ongoing fight for freedom. Kim’s commentary on race, society, and abolition has been featured in NPR, Slate, and the New York Times, and her writing has been featured in Vice, Harper’s Bazaar, and Teen Vogue. Kim holds a doctorate in Ethnic Studies with an Emphasis in Gender and Women’s Studies from UC Berkeley. The Contra Costa Community College District is committed to equal opportunity in educational programs, employment, and campus life. The District does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any access to and treatment in College programs, activities, and application for employment. Participants with disabilities: if you are in need of special accommodations, submit your request at least five business days in advance of the event. Please allow 10 days for a sign language interpreter. Phone: 510.215.3969.