“Stamped from the Beginning” is a documentary exploring the history of anti-black, racist ideas in America, based on Ibram X. Kendi’s best-selling novel. Some Americans insist that we're living in a post-racial society. But racist thought is not just alive and well in America--it is more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. As. Kendi argues, […]
This is the first book to define and explore Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people--and explain why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects. Black people, young and old, are fatigued, says award-winning diversity and inclusion leader Mary-Frances […]
Through presentation and discussion, we will define microaggressions and explore the kinds of harm regularly experienced by members of oppressed groups, whether from individuals or systems, intentional or not. Participants will probe the factors that prevent us from recognizing and addressing microaggressions when we encounter them and identify some of the skills we need to […]
This session explores effective allyship in anti-racism work, both personal and systemic. Some questions we will explore - as an alum with white privilege, what is your role in dismantling white supremacy; as a PGM, how can you strengthen allyship with other PGM and improve your experience of working in alliance with white folks? We […]
AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once Join fellow Wellesley alums to celebrate AAPI Heritage month with a viewing and discussion of the ground-breaking, Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. This 2022 movie resonated deeply in the AAPI community and beyond, particularly when Michelle Yeoh became the first […]
AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once Join fellow Wellesley alums to celebrate AAPI Heritage month with a viewing and discussion of the ground-breaking, Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. This 2022 movie resonated deeply in the AAPI community and beyond, particularly when Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian […]
This interactive experience offers both people with white privilege and PGM a brave space to practice intervening in episodes of racism, whether personal or institutional, to support those being harmed, and to learn the art of constructive feedback. Through role-playing, participants will address all-too-common racist remarks and practices, whether intentional or not. Hone your skills […]
Wednesdays, 8 pm – 9:30 pm E Tickets for Session III: Disrupting Racism $30 still available As a person with white privilege, do you want to cause less harm in your interactions with People of the Global Majority (PGM)? As a person of color, are you seeking to work more effectively with other BIPOC and […]
Please join us for a unique, engaging, and provocative conversation about race in the US today, with leading anti-racism activist and consultant, Fatimah Gilliam ‘96, author of Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won’t Tell You. Our program will include an expert interview with the author by a WRJI leader, productive small group dialogue, and […]
Saturday, June 22 5pm - 8pm ET WRJI invites you to view and discuss Ava DuVernay’s 2023 film “Origin”. A rich and poignant bio drama, “Origin” tells the story of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s personal and intellectual journey as she wrote the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. The movie has been aptly […]
Sunday, August 4 1pm – 2pm EDT Via Zoom Calling all prospective volunteers! Join WRJI Executive Coordinator Nikki Fortes ’98 and Recruitment Lead Jessica Strauss ’77 for an engaging discussion of WRJI - our past, future, and our volunteer needs. We welcome you to share your interests, ideas and expertise, and explore ways you might […]
WRJI Movie Night: “The Farewell” (2019) Sunday, November 10 5pm – 8pm EDT Via Zoom Free In preparation for the winter holiday season, come join WRJI and alum friends to enjoy this funny and moving film based on the true-life events of director Lulu Wang. The film focuses on Billi - Chinese born and US […]
