Diversity Lecture Series - Thursday, April 17th - John Palmer
DECONSTRUCTING THE IMAGE OF THE “MODEL” MINORITY
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John Palmer Thursday, April 17, 2008 12:30 PM - 2 PM Baxter Events Center |
Asian-Americans have been depicted by the popular media and leading politicians as the “model minority” due primarily to stereotypical beliefs concerning their economic and educational achievements and reluctance to speak out against racism and discrimination. Moreover, the popular media and influential leaders hailed the Asian-American success story as a shining example that through perseverance and hard work all people could adhere to the motto of “America as the land of opportunity.” This workshop then attempts to disclose the harmful effects and misnomers of the model minority stereotype. The first part provides a brief historical account of where the term “model minority” derived from and how it has been used to uphold the beliefs in meritocracy while at the same time attempting to claim racism as dead in America. The second part attempts to demystify this stereotype through the existing literature on particular Asian American groups who are not “living the American dream.” The third part reveals evidence on how the model minority stereotype has negatively impacted Asian-Americans’ lives. The conclusion offers suggestions to the audience on how to overcome stereotypes in their lives.
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Diversity Lecture Series - Spring 2008 - Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. and J.W. Wiley
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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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.
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Diversity Lecture Series - Fall 2007 - Cornel Pewewardy
Hail to the Honkies!
“Indian” Mascots as White Privilege
in American Sports Culture
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Cornel Pewewardy Thursday, October 18, 2007
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This presentation will explore the origins of “Indian” mascots in.American sports culture, the stereotypical messages they convey today, and the reasons for their persistence into the twenty-first century. In this unflinching look at white supremacy, Pewewardy deconstructs how “color-blind” policies actually contribute to the maintenance of racism; that the usage of “Indian” mascots in sports culture functions as a possessive investment in whiteness.
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