As part of our dialogue to dismantle racism, the Diversity and Reconciliation Commission will begin a 6-part series built around the podcast “Seeing White”. “Seeing White,” is a thought-provoking podcast series from Scene on Radio that delves deeply into the complexities and nuances of race and whiteness in America.
“Seeing White” flips the script on typical conversations about race by focusing on whiteness as a racial construct. Rather than centering the experiences of people of color, this series asks probing questions about what it means to be white. How did the concept of whiteness originate, how did it evolve and most importantly, how does it continue to shape social structures and individual lives?
This series challenges listeners to think critically about the ways in which whiteness operates as an invisible norm, often unexamined and unquestioned. It calls for an honest reckoning with the privileges and responsibilities that come with being white in a racially stratified society.
By shedding light on the roots and realities of whiteness, “Seeing White” provides a critical framework for understanding and addressing racial injustice.
We will meet on Zoom each Tuesday at 7 p.m. beginning August 13 and ending September 17, 2024. Register below to receive a Zoom link.
If you have problems getting into the Zoom room, please contact Deacon Lynda Hurt at 913-909-9504 or lyndahurtkc@gmail.com.
Below is the following schedule for this event:
- Tuesday, August 13 – Episode 1, 2 and 3
- Tuesday, August 20 – Episode 4 and 5
- Tuesday, August 27 – Episode 6, 7 and 8
- Tuesday, Sept 3 – Episode 9 and 10
- Tuesday, Sept 10 – Episode 11 and 12
- Tuesday, Sept 24 – Episode 13 and 14
We hope you will join us! If you have any questions, contact Deacon Lynda Hurt or Canon Shirley Bolden.
