Yale University will be hosting a virtual event titled "Unmasking Racism in Anti-Racism Education," which will explore efforts to remove racism embedded within anti-racism frameworks, particularly in faith-based contexts.
Yale University has announced a series of virtual events aimed at exploring the pervasive nature of racism within anti-racism frameworks, particularly in faith-based contexts. The upcoming Yale Zoom event will delve into the complex relationship between racism and anti-racism efforts, with a focus on decolonizing methods and examining the historical roots of racism's persistence.
The event will feature Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown, an African American queer pastor, educator, and activist, as the main speaker. Brown will lead participants through three weekly Zoom sessions, beginning September 18 and ending October 2, each focusing on a different aspect of removing racism from youth ministries.
Yale University to Host Event on Removing Racism from Anti-Racism Frameworks
The first session will delve into the ways in which racism is embedded within the anti-racism frameworks consistently in use today and how past perceptions actively impact future progress. The second session will examine overarching education frameworks that combat racism, particularly in faith-based contexts, and explore practical ways to apply these frameworks in youth ministry settings.
The final session will investigate tangible tools, resources, and practices to guide participants as they strive to align their youth ministries with their hopeful anti-racism outcomes. The event is free and open to the public for attendees ages 18 and older, provided they register prior to attending.
Yale University to Host Event on Removing Racism from Anti-Racism Frameworks
Yale University's decision to host this event comes amidst a broader debate about the role of activism in universities. Over 100 Yale faculty members recently formed an initiative called "Faculty for Yale" to focus on the school's mission to "preserve, produce, and transmit knowledge."
The initiative advocates for a return to Yale's core focus on education rather than activism, arguing that "Yale faculty are the custodians of a system of values that is under challenge from several quarters."
Yale University to Host Event on Removing Racism from Anti-Racism Frameworks
The event on removing racism from anti-racism frameworks underscores the ongoing challenges faced by universities in addressing issues of race and social justice while maintaining their commitment to academic rigor and neutrality.
