Racial Justice Workshop Series

1450 Adams Street,Mankato MN 56001

28 September, 2021

Description

YWCA Mankato Racial Justice Workshops are dedicated to educating and deepening our understanding of race and advancing racial equity. Race IQ (September 14th) This workshop focuses on foundational concepts in racial discussions such as bias, stereotypes, prejudice, and microaggressions. The training also examines the transition of immigrants and refugees into our nation. 4:30-6:30 pm Pioneer Bank, 1450 Adams St. Mankato --------------------------------- eRACEd (September 28th) In American society, our telling of history has been greatly impacted by our understanding of race. This workshop will study significant moments in American history and how parts of the story have been told while other vital pieces of information have been erased. The participants will examine the impact of having partial accounts of American history and how that has significantly shaped our view of ourselves, each other, and our nation. 4:30-6:30 pm Bridge Plaza, 201 North Riverfront Dr. Mankato --------------------------------- Confronting Racism MN Style (October 5th) MinnesotaThis training assists participants in developing skills to identify and respond to racism through the dominant communication style of the Midwest. The attendees will also engage in activities designed to bring attention to the subtle, yet powerful impact of stereotypes and unspoken social norms. 4:30-6:30 pm Pioneer Bank, 1450 Adams St. Mankato --------------------------------- Whiteness (October 19th) Before Carl Linnaeus’ Systema Naturae was published in the early 18th century, Europeans did not classify themselves as being white. This workshop will look at the construction of race and subsequently what it meant to be white in America. Spanning the centuries following this landmark decision, participants will be immersed in the unique history of whiteness and its contemporary implications so many years later. 4:30-6:30 pm Pioneer Bank, 1450 Adams St. Mankato