Harvard University Anti-Racism Town Hall Event
Harvard University's EPS, ESE, & DIB Committee is holding an Anti-Racism Town Hall event on June 24th, 2020. The event focuses on providing a platform for discussion, sharing experiences, and promoting awareness of implicit bias. Breakout room discussions and valuable resources for engaging in anti-racism work will also be featured. Attendees are encouraged to approach the event with a learning mindset and engage in respectful dialogue.
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EPS, ESE, & DIB Committee H a rva r d U n i v e r s i t y Anti-Racism Town Hall Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 3:00 - 4:00 pm Eastern Time Zoom:https://harvard.zoom.us/j/98289212073?pwd=QnVYQW84OW xXSmVWZUV5dTFsYTBaUT09 1) Introduction - Ann (~2 minutes) 2) Guidelines for discussion - Ana (3 minutes) 3) Experiences of students (3 panelists) - Benita 4) Breakout room discussions - Ann 5) Conclusion and resources Ann (~3 minutes) (Link to google doc for breakout room notes)
Discussion guidelines Approach this town hall with the intention to learn, Approach this town hall with the intention to learn, not defend. not defend. Discomfort is OK. Recognize that we are all prone to Implicit Bias: unconscious decision-making due to societal stereotypes and unintentional prejudice Value Differences Value Differences. Remember that your perspective is not the only one. For today s discussion, we will ask everyone to use I statements: I feel I think I believe Own your impact. Own your impact. Remember that impact intent. Share air time equitably. Share air time equitably.
Break-Out Rooms Link to Breakout Room Notes Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oj51IiOOm9QMLnY2h_PWPK8nNDSLj-i8r0JsB6yy-_I/edit Room 1 Room 1 Recruitment of and support for Undergraduates Maddie and Elida Maddie and Elida Room 2 Room 2 Recruitment of and support for Graduate Students Sophie Sophie Room 3 Room 3 Colloquia and Lecture Series Ana and Jill Ana and Jill Room 4 Room 4 Updating EPS Departmental Imagery Jessica and Marine Jessica and Marine Room 5 Room 5 Training and associated workshops Esther Esther Room 6 Room 6 Harvard s perception of a history of racism Jonathan and Steve Jonathan and Steve
Resources for Engaging in Anti- Racism Work Resources were sent out by Emily Bowman in the Special Edition of the EPS Weekly Newsletter on Friday, June 5, 2020. These resources will also be uploaded to the resources page of the EPS website, and include the following: Resources for Engaging in Anti-Racism Work Resources for educating yourself on various forms of racism in the U.S. and otherwise read Watch & Listen Stories about being Black in America Book Lists & Watch Lists Resources for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) to Engage in Self-Care Read Watch Ways to support (both financially and otherwise) Harvard counseling resources Harvard contacts and resources Benita Wolff, Benita Wolff, benita_wolff@fas.harvard.edu, Division of Science and Department of Physics Equity and Inclusion Fellow EPS/ESE DIB Anonymous suggestions form (see DIB monthly email for link) EPS/ESE DIB Weekly Office Hours (look out for weekly emails) EPS/ESE Anti-Racism Reading and Action Group (see Kaitlyn Loftus s email) Trainings and opportunities in EPS, SEAS, and otherwise Allyship: Wednesday, July 1 from 10 - 11:15 a.m. Unconscious Bias: Wednesday, August 5 from 3 - 4:30 p.m. Calling In vs Calling Out: Thursday, July 9 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
