Diversity Lecture Series - Spring 2008 - Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. and J.W. Wiley
By admin | March 20, 2008
the “N” word
A Historical Message of Madness, an Important Method of Polarization Across American Society and Within Education
Thursday, February 14
North Seattle Community College, Baxter Event’s Center
Doors open / refreshments served 12:30p
Workshop 1pm - 4pm
The session will take a look at the history of the “N” word. The session will challenge participants to examine their personal and professional histories with the “N” word, examine when and /or how they were first introduced to the word and to explore the pictures and different feelings associated with the word. We will look at how current events, media, popular music and movies have used “N” over the years and if the word has had any impact or influence on the millennial generation. Lastly, the session presenters will consistently offer suggestions about the need and importance of understanding the various realities associated with the “N” word and recommend how to challenge and encourage all people, but specifically young people, about the ramifications of casual or uninformed usage of this extremely troublesome word.
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Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., is currently the Director of Diversity for the Seattle Bush School. He is founder/CEO of America & MOORE Research and Consulting, a company that provides diversity and cultural competency training across the nation. In 1999 Eddie founded the National White Privilege Conference that examines issues around privilege. Eddie is a frequent speaker at conferences national conferences like the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity and the National Association for Multicultural Education and lectures and conducts diversity trainings at colleges and universities throughout the nation.Learn more: www.eddiemoorejr.com Eddie Moore - speak out bio |
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J.W. Wiley, currently serves as the director of the Center for Diversity, Pluralism, and Inclusion at State University of New York – Plattsburgh and an adjunct professor of Philosophy and African American Studies. J.W. is finishing an inter-field Ph.D. in Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Claremont Graduate University. He has a Master of Arts degree from Claremont Graduate School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University of Long Beach, both in Philosophy. Prior to his academic career, J.W. worked for three Fortune 100 companies.Learn more: www.xaminingdiversity.com |
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May 23rd, 2008 at 7:48 pm
These guys had a lot of great things to say. their presentation was very educational and inspiring.
November 19th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.
Thank you for bringing Dr. Eric Dyson to Mt. Zion on November 15, 2008. I thought that his comments on “Freedom from and freedom to” were well put. Our community has moved from slavery (freedom from slavery). Our youth have the ability to go very far. The freedom to succceed. Our community needs to hear more about freedom period.