August 19, 2021
The Inaugural US UK Summit On Race
Courageous Conversations
Summit Recordings
Part One
YOUTH PRESENTATIONS
Julianna Farquharson Age 13
Jevaun Nygren Age 17
Part Two
Breakout Room Sessions
(Additional Rooms Will Be Uploaded Shortly)
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GARTH DALLAS, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS Is racial harmony in the United Kingdom a lie? What can be done to pull some people out of denial of racial issues? |
HENRY CROSBY, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS Last weekend a car was spotted with the bumper sticker that read, “Fake Pandemic.” How are the anti-vaxxers and COVID deniers indirectly hurting black and brown communities as the pandemic drags on? Does the younger generation have the right perspective and passion for helping solve racism in our communities and organizations? |
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ARI LENZ, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS How is mental health an important issue when addressing race and racism in your community? What is the role of law enforcement in combatting racial tension in our communities? |
DR. NEIL THOMPSON, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS Scholars like Dr. Ibram X. Kendi are now rebranding discussions to explore the differences between racists and anti-racists. Is there merit to the goal of becoming an anti-racist…thus eliminating neutral positions including, “I’m not racist. I don’t see color.”? Last weekend the Taliban took control of Afghanistan. Afghans loyal to the US, the UK, and allied forces are desperately trying to leave the country. More than 2000 have already immigrated to the US. Is your city/town/village ready for newly arriving Afghans fleeing the Taliban? |
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KENIDA LEWIS, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS Will the US Congress ever pass an effective voting rights bill? What can be done to get more Americans or UK citizens to vote in every election? What's your reaction to collective terms like BAME (Black, Asian, Minority & Ethnic) in the UK and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) in the US? |
CAROL ANN WHITEHEAD, FACILITATOR
QUESTIONS Why is Asian hate on the increase in countries like the UK and the US? What can be done to decrease the spike of violence against Asians in the UK, US, and beyond? With demographic shifts in cities, towns, states, and provinces where whites will be increasingly in the minority, how can we prepare for power-sharing that is based on equity and inclusion? |
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FRANCISCO CARRASCO, FACILITATOR
AUDIO RECORDING QUESTIONS Is modern day colonialism influencing policy in different parts of the world? (Such as China Trade deals in parts of Africa) Why does neo-colonialism matter? What can be done in black and brown communities to encourage more economic wealth building and entrepreneurship? 
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