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SUMMARY:Session II: Effective and Respectful Allyship
DESCRIPTION: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?  \nWe will explore some of the capabilities of effective anti-racist such as – how to negotiate roles with humility and respect\, how to support and advocate when a PGM ally is being disrespected\, and how to center the lived experience of oppression and remain open to learning. \nFacilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Jessica Strauss ’77.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/session-ii-effective-and-respectful-allyship/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Effective and Respectful Allyship
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SUMMARY:Movie Watch Party: "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once\n  \nJoin 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 woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.  \nWe will provide a supportive space for learning\, self-expression\, and thinking about what this movie means to people of Asian descent as well as a broader audience. WRJI’s Natasha Chang ‘93\, formerly a professor of literature and film\, and Mana Uchino ‘88 will facilitate the discussion.  \nMovie Watch Party: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2hr 19min)\nSaturday\, May 18\n8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT\nVia Zoom \nHost: Natasha Chang ‘93  \nSponsored by Wellesley Asian Alumnae Alliance (W3A) & Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative (WRJI)
URL:https://wrji.org/event/aapi-history-month-with-w3a-wrji-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Discussion: Breaking Boundaries and Bamboo Ceilings in "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once\nJoin 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 woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. \nWe will provide a supportive space for learning\, self-expression\, and thinking about what this movie means to people of Asian descent as well as a broader audience. WRJI’s Natasha Chang ‘93\, formerly a professor of literature and film\, and Mana Uchino ‘88 will facilitate the discussion. \nMovie Discussion: Breaking Boundaries and Bamboo Ceilings in Everything Everywhere All at Once\nSunday\, May 19\n5pm – 6:30 pm ET/2pm-3:30 pm PT \nVia Zoom \nFacilitators: Natasha Chang 93 and Mana Uchino ‘88 \nSponsored by Wellesley Asian Alumnae Alliance (W3A) & Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative (WRJI)
URL:https://wrji.org/event/aapi-history-month-with-w3a-wrji-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Session III: Disrupting Racism
DESCRIPTION: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 in collaboration with those who support your effectiveness. This is a practice session you will want to experience more than once! \nFacilitated by a team of experienced professionals and trained volunteers. \n 
URL:https://wrji.org/event/session-iii-disrupting-racism/
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism
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SUMMARY:Skill Building for Allies: A 3-part series
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, 8 pm – 9:30 pm E \nTickets for Session III: Disrupting Racism $30 still available \nAs 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 white allies?  \nFrom the personal to the systemic\, we are called upon to grow and develop our ability to notice\, disrupt and collaborate to end racism. These three interconnected programs will offer increasingly intensive investigations of the skills needed to become effective anti-racism activists. \n  \n \nCOMPLETED Session I: Recognizing Microaggressions –  Wednesday\, April 24 \nThrough 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 intervene when we witness microaggressions and apologize when we commit them ourselves. \nFacilitated by Tyree Oredein ‘98 and Polly Talen ’77. \n  \n COMPLETED Session II: Effective and Respectful Allyship – Wednesday\, May 8 \nThis 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?  \nWe will explore some of the capabilities of effective anti-racist such as – how to negotiate roles with humility and respect\, how to support and advocate when a PGM ally is being disrespected\, and how to center the lived experience of oppression and remain open to learning. \nFacilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Jessica Strauss ’77. \n  \nSession III: Disrupting Racism – May 22nd \nThis 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 in collaboration with those who support your effectiveness. This is a practice session you will want to experience more than once! \nFacilitated by a team of experienced professionals and trained volunteers. \nThese sessions are offered as a progressive series\, and we encourage you to participate in all three interactive programs. However\, if you have attended one of the programs before\, or have covered similar material in a different setting\, you are welcome to register for sessions individually.  \nNote that perspectives and training methodologies differ\, and you may benefit from participating in a session even if you are familiar with the concepts. If you have questions about your readiness for a particular session\, please reach out to the Executive Coordinator at ExecutiveLead@wrji.org. \nWRJI is a non-profit organization. We offer professional compensation to our facilitators; some provide the service pro bono. Your fee for this workshop covers the cost of providing these services. If you wish to contribute to help support the participation of others\, we are pleased to accept your donation. If the cost is an obstacle to your participation\, please contact the Executive Coordinator at ExecutiveLead@wrji.org to request a reduced price or complementary registration.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/skill-building-for-allies-a-3-part-series/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Disrupting Racism,Effective and Respectful Allyship
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SUMMARY:"Race Rules": An Interactive Discussion with Author Fatimah Gilliam ‘96
DESCRIPTION: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 a plenary conversation with the author\, WRJI leaders\, and alums. All alums can benefit from this event\, regardless of how you identify and/or your stage of learning about race and racism. You will be challenged\, respected and supported in your anti-racism journey\, even as you advance the growth of others. \nRace Rules is a pragmatic response to this moment in American history – seeking to drive equity and behavioral change\, while helping people navigate polarizing issues and expand cultural fluency across race. This distinctive antiracism book provides critical how-to advice on effective cross-racial allyship\, following up with tangible tools and action steps for all readers. As one reviewer writes\, “Fatimah Gilliam says the quiet part out loud.”  Moreover\, Race Rules provides Black-identified readers with historical and individual validation for shared experiences\, as well as concrete words and talking points to support them.  \nWant to join the discussion\, but won’t be on campus? We’re pleased to offer participation via Zoom! Trained facilitators will coordinate virtually with Zoom attendees for the small group discussion portion. Please register by Thursday\, May 23 if you wish to participate virtually. The Zoom link will be sent in advance of the workshop.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/race-rules-an-interactive-discussion-with-author-fatimah-gilliam-96/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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