Madison Institutes for the Healing of Racism
press release: MADISON WISCONSIN INSTITUTES FOR THE HEALING OF RACISM INC
FACING RACISM WITH KNOWLEDGE, LOVE, COMPASSION, FEARLESSNESS, FORGIVENESS, ACTION AND INTERVENTION
This 10-week series aims to raise consciousness about the history and pathology of racism and help heal racism in individuals, communities, and institutions in Madison. We work cooperatively to educate ourselves about the disease of racism through facilitated and voluntary sharing.
Please come with an open mind and open heart.
Spring 2019 Series: Thursdays, February 7, 2019 - April 18, 2019 (skipping March 28), 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 S Park Street, #200, Madison
Open to all regardless of race/ethnicity/religion/political affiliations/sexual orientation/ gender expression. Minimum age of 16 years old.
A ten week commitment is required for full understanding and impact.
Please wait for the Fall 2019 series if you believe you may miss more than two sessions.
Registration Fee $50.00 -- Scholarships are available. Space is limited. For more scholarship information, please email healingracisminstitute@gmail.
Suggested readings for series preparation:
Racial Healing by Newkirk and Rutstein
Uprooting Racism by Kivel
Just Mercy by Stephenson
New Jim Crow by Alexander
Between the World and Me by Coates
An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Dunbar-Ortiz
Everyday Antiracism by Pollock
Never Say Nigger Again by Burton
FACE TO FACE SPECIAL SATURDAY (OPTIONAL): In addition to the 10 week series, one Saturday session is offered to engage with each other through film viewing and Face to Face exercises. Attendance at this special Saturday is encouraged. You may register and attend this face to face session even if you are not attending the 10 week session. To register for the Saturday session, please email healingracisminstitute@gmail.
Saturday, March 2, 2019 - 11 am to 4 pm - Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, Madison.
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