An Open Discussion About Race for White Folks

4200 South Othello Street,Seattle WA 98118

25 August, 2022

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Do you benefit from white privilege? Are you grappling with how to find the courage to take action against racism as a white person? Would you like to grow your network of white friends who are struggling with these questions? If you answer yes to any of the above, we'd like to invite you to an open discussion about what it means to be white and live with integrity. We're Martha Hurwitz and james boutin, two white facilitators who have long grappled with our own whiteness in the world. We don't have all the answers, but we are passionate about moving the conversation along. It's become more and more clear that white people need space with each other to process the ongoing tragedy of racism in order to be better. At the same time, we recognize that white people meeting among themselves isn't nearly enough to advance racial justice. We also need to increase our accountability to BIPOC-led movements. We suggest you also find ways to do that work in addition to this discussion. Join us between 2-4pm on August 25 at UW-Othello Commons for a two-hour open discussion on whatever issues related to being white that you'd like to bring. Our goal is to support this desperately needed conversation and increase our connectivity as white folks striving toward antiracism, all with the long-term goal of ending racism one day. In accordance with rules set by the University of Washington, and in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, all individuals will be required to wear face masks throughout the event.