Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about Racism? A unique opportunity to building a socially just community in Cowichan “Racial discomfort is seldom experienced by white people. White fragility is triggered by discomfort and anxiety; it is born of superiority and entitlement. It protects white advantage.” Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility (2018) Presenter and Moderator: Heather Ferris, a local clinical counselor and longtime anti-racism activist Racial equity is possible, but it takes a willingness to transform our colonial conditioning and notice and disrupt the systems that keep racism alive. “White engagement in racial justice work is ultimately self-liberation.” Leticia Nieto, coauthor of Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Development Strategy to Liberate Everyone Everyone is welcome. All it takes is an open heart and mind, diligence and a belief that we are the ones we have been waiting for to begin the healing process. A follow-up practice group will be organized if there is interest. The first one is on May 21st at 7pm at Burns Hall at the United Church. By donation to cover costs heather@mindfulnessdevelopment.com Why it’s so hard for white people to talk about Racism? A unique opportunity to building a socially just community in Cowichan “Racial discomfort is seldom experienced by white people. White fragility is triggered by discomfort and anxiety; it is born of superiority and entitlement. It protects white advantage.” Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility (2018) Presenter and Moderator: Heather Ferris, a local clinical counselor and longtime anti-racism activist Racial equity is possible, but it takes a willingness to transform our colonial conditioning and notice and disrupt the systems that keep racism alive. “White engagement in racial justice work is ultimately self-liberation.” Leticia Nieto, coauthor of Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Development Strategy to Liberate Everyone Everyone is welcome. All it takes is an open heart and mind, diligence and a belief that we are the ones we have been waiting for to begin the healing process. A follow-up practice group will be organized if there is interest. The first one is on May 21st at 7pm at Burns Hall at the United Church. By donation to cover costs heather@mindfulnessdevelopment.com Upcoming book: Healing and Reconciliation as a Personal Journey
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