OCCRJR December 2021 Community Meeting

6400 University Drive South,Omaha NE 68182

13 December, 2021

Description

Facts and Myths about Critical Race Theory This is a hybrid event - when registering, choose whether you will participate via Zoom OR in person (limited capacity). In-person participants must comply with UNO COVID-19 guidance. Presenters and facilitators: Nuri Heckler, JD, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska at OmahaPalma Strand, JD, Professor of Law, Conflict Resolution Program, Graduate School, Creighton UniversityBarry Thomas, Senior Consultant for HR and Diversity Equity and Inclusion with BCT Partners, LLC.Danielle Conrad, Executive Director, Nebraska ACLUAgenda: 6:05 p.m. - Introduction Recent Virginia election and the very real threat that we are seeing 6:20 p.m. - Discussion What is CRT? What have you heard? VIDEO 6:40 p.m. - Facts about Critical Race Theory What CRT is and what it is not, especially in Nebraska K-12 education Fact Checking Critical Race Theory Myths 7:05 p.m. - ACLU Call to Action 7:20 p.m. - Discussion (How to Contribute) Next Meetings Creighton University