Jun 28, 2020
Conversations About Racism is a series of separate talks with Lauren Whatley (first two conversations) and Bishop Tony Dunn (last two conversations) to explore how racism has affected each of us personally, as well as our world. We will be leveraging Lauren’s and the Bishop’s expertise and background in race, gender and systems of oppression.
Lauren holds a Master’s in Gender and Race Studies, a Bachelor’s in Human Development with a concentration in Oppression. She teaches Women’s Studies at the University of Alabama.
Bishop Tony Dunn holds degrees in Business, Practical Theology and Leadership. He pastors and oversees 19 churches in North America, South America, Asia and Africa.
We will share in personal stories of racism, as well as many of the headline topics necessary for our own personal growth. We will talk about:
Generational trauma from slavery and racism
Racism’s beginnings and definitions
Explore feelings towards the Constitution
How to feel about slave owner’s pictures on money
What is white privilege? Should white people feel bad about it?
Racial gaslighting
Black Lives Matter as a phrase and questions about the formal movement
Perspectives on protests, riots and looting
Police brutality and black crime statistics
Affirmative Action and reverse racism
Kneeling during the National Anthem
Capitalism versus socialism as an answer
As you can imagine this will be an amazing multiple-week conversation.