Online event to educate on racism

Breakout sessions will cover an understanding of what antiracism means, advocacy and organizing.

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October 22, 2020 - 9:36 AM

An Allen County group will meet online tonight to talk about racism in Southeast Kansas.

The group, Allen County Kansas, for Democracy, will have an online discussion at 7 p.m. Find the group’s Facebook link to request a virtual ticket, which includes an email link for the meeting.

The group plans to talk about ways to fight racism with breakout sessions.

The sessions are:

Introduction to Antiracism – This group will discuss how to help people who are new to antiracist work have a common language and understanding of what it is.

Raising Antiracist Families – This group will discuss how to support parents and caregivers who want to raise antiracist families.

Creating Antiracist Schools – This group will discuss how to advocate for school policies and curriculum that are safe for all children.

Organizing for Utility / Housing Justice – This group will discuss how to organize community members to demand better utility policies, and safer, more just housing policies and conditions.

Generating New Ideas – This group is for people who wish to explore other issues or ideas that have not already been identified.

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