In this edition of Courageous Conversations, G.S. Griffin, the Author of Racism in Kansas City will sit down with Community Leader Alvin Brooks to discuss the harsh reality of race relations and racism in KC. The event will be moderated by Tyrone Aiken, KCFAA’s Chief Artistic Officer. This event is sponsored by HOK. It is free to the public and will be held on zoom, you must pre-register to attend.
This is the fourth in our series of conversations. We will continue the deeper dive into our personal journey to grow our understanding of race. We will gather for a brief introduction, then transition to a conversation in small groups so that there is more opportunity to share perspectives.
Pre-work activity before signing into the meeting: “Nearly 100 Million Eligible Americans Didn’t Vote In 2016. Why Not?” (46 minutes): https://the1a.org/segments/why-americans-dont-vote/
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrceCpqTgqEtUeLy1K9ciV1sRa5RM4OCLd
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
These events will be broadcast on Social Media, including Facebook and YouTube. The online events will be free to the public, but donations are appreciated.
In part one of a two-part series, Senator Cory Booker will speak with Kansas City’s own Chris Hernandez in a live interview about the heightened racial environment and his belief that the virtues of empathy, responsibility, and action must guide our nation toward a brighter future. This event is free and will broadcast on Social Media, including Facebook and YouTube.
Go to www.kcfaa.org/rpd for more information.
