Conflict Conversations - White Supremacy Culture

Conflict is a natural part of life and bound to occur, whether in the home, school, community, church, or workplace. However, the way we manage conflict has the potential to support personal, community, and institutional transformation.
White supremacy culture is reproduced by all the institutions of our society. In particular the media, the education system, western science, and the Christian church have played central roles in reproducing the idea of white supremacy (i.e. that white is "normal," "better," "smarter," "holy" in contrast to Black and other people and communities of color. What implications does this cultural reality have for our life together? What can each of us do to develop a deeper understanding of how white supremacy culture runs counter to the gospel call to reconciliation and how we can work towards dismantling racism? Join Dr. Tema Okum, Equity Fellows Program at Duke University, for a challenging conversation on white supremacy, racism, white privilege, and white fragility.

In addition to giving a short presentation and engaging participants' questions, Dr. Okun will provide practical resources and lists of materials to help equip us in our journey to be more self-aware and more confident as we work in and on conflict.
This event is co-sponsored by Hispanic House of Studies, Methodist House of Studies and Thriving Rural Communities. Registration is requested but not required.