Two online “community conversations” for parents, together titled “Current State of Affairs: Institutional Racism & Real Talk,” and sponsored by Darien organizations, will take place next week.
Each one for parents of children in different age groups. Each conversation will be hosted on Zoom from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ‚ on June 23, 2020 for parents with children ages birth to 10 and on June 24 for parents of children ages 11 and up.
— an announcement from the YWCA of Darien-Norwalk
Rashad Randolph will be a guest speaker, along with Lynn S. Sullivan, M.S. Ed., MA of Diversity Benchmark Consulting. The event is hosted by YWCA Darien/Norwalk in partnership with A Better Chance Darien and Council of Darien School parents.
Sullivan and Randolph will be engaging parent groups in thoughtful and intentional conversations around topics including:
—Black Lives Matter vs. All Lives Matter: What Does It All Mean?
—Colorblind vs. Nearsightedness and
—“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Registration is required at www.ywcadn.org/racismrealtalk. A maximum of 30 people can sign up for each event.
Photo from YWCA
\”Stand Against Racism\”
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families.
Its national mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, translates locally into a vision to create opportunities for growth, leadership and empowerment for all women and families.
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is located at 49 Old King’s Highway North in Darien, CT. For more information, please visit www.ywcadn.org or call 203-655-2535.