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Oct
22
Unconscious Biases: How Can We See Our Own Blind Spots?
Monday, October 22
6:00 pm
Location: Shorewood Village Center
When exploring issues like racism, sexism, microaggressions and the impact of trauma in our communities, individual and unconscious biases have a role. Many prejudices and stereotypes are cultivated during childhood and reinforced as we grow older. In this interactive program, Reggie Jackson and Dr. Fran Kaplan will explore where these biases come from, how they influence our actions, and what we can do about them.
ABOUT REGGIE JACKSON & DR. FRAN KAPLAN
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Reggie Jackson has been a much sought-after speaker, researcher, and writer for over a decade – regionally and nationally. His work helps institutions and individuals understand how our country’s racial hierarchy developed historically, its impact on our lives today, and how we can realize America’s promise for all citizens. To do this, Reggie shares seldom-told stories and data about the experiences of African-Americans and other peoples of color past and present. Reggie also serves as Head Griot (docent) for America's Black Holocaust Museum. He writes and provides background on current racial issues to regional, national, and international media.
Dr. Fran Kaplan has spent fifty-five years working against poverty and for social justice and peace locally, nationally, and internationally. She holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and an MSW. Her work as an adult educator, social worker and community organizer has taken her into various arenas, including farmworker rights, women’s healthcare, child protection, parenting education, and public history. She has served as an executive, program, and training director. She is multilingual and an award-winning published author and filmmaker. On her 70th birthday an extensive tribute to her work was read into the U.S. Congressional Record.
This program is co-sponsored by the Shorewood Public Library, the Shorewood Senior Resource Center, and the Friends of the Shorewood Public Library.