Diversity Lecture Series – Winter 2008 – Shakti Butler
Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible
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Shakti Butler Thurs, January 17, 2008
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Mirrors of Privilege features the experiences of white women and men who have worked to gain insight into what it means to challenge notions of racism and white supremacy in the United States. They reveal what is often required to expose and move beyond the denial, defensiveness, guilt, fear and shame that keeps systemic racism in place. The film’s subjects model some of the skills and awareness needed to make effective commitments toward building racial equality and justice. The dialogue that follows viewing the film promotes the kind of learning that can heal and transform unconscious bias, privilege and racism towards building a world that is more inclusive and equitable.
Find out more from the World Trust Educational Services website. This link includes an audio interview and video trailer.
Her presentation was very inspiring. Id like to see more of these on campus later, and I encourage more students to take advantage of the opportunities the school provides.