Exploring white privilege with the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 7
• Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Location: Aderhold Hall Room 119
• Facilitators: Chris Mojock, clinical assistant professor, Department of Kinesiology; Briana Bivens, M.Ed., graduate student in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In conversations about race and racism, well-intended white folks often feel stumped. They want to contribute, yet feel like it’s not “their place” to talk about race since they don’t experience racism. However, they also know that silence is a privilege.

Finding the balance between not centering or taking up too much space and not remaining silent in racial discussions challenges a lot of white people who want to contribute to addressing racism. This group is for people who identify as white and want to examine white privilege to better understand white folks’ roles in addressing race and racism without taking over.

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the conversation. Participants will be expected to attend once-monthly meetings throughout the course of the semester where we will thoughtfully engage with provided materials including readings, videos, worksheets, and more to build capacity around understanding privilege and oppression and learning strategies to intervene.

Please email the DEI Office to RSVP or to express your interest in participating in this series of dialogues during the fall semester even if you are not able to attend the first meeting.