Fund Diversion, Reparations and Black Lives Matter as Sources of Transformational Social Policy Beloit College Assistant Professor Ron Watson discusses how seemingly radical notions of diverting funds from traditional policing, monetary and symbolic reparations for past wrongdoing, and listening to what the Movement for Black Lives has to say could lead to a more just and equitable society for everyone. Program co-hosted by the Diversity Action Team of Rock County, the YWCA of Rock County, Community Action of Rock and Walworth Counties and the Beloit NAACP Branch #3251.
Recorded Thursday, August 20, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl5XexUmdr0&feature=youtu.be
EMAIL [email protected] for the ZOOM link
Radical Common Sense: Fund Diversion, Reparations and Black Lives Matter as Sources of Transformational Social PolicyThis program will touch briefly on how seemingly radical notions of diverting funds from traditional policing, monetary and symbolic reparations for past wrongdoing, and listening to what the Movement for Black Lives has to say could lead to a more just and equitable society for everyone.It will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm via zoom.
Presented by
Ron Watson, Ph.D.
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Action Step Ideas:
1. Self-educate: Ibram X. Kendi’s books “How to Be an Antiracist” and “Stamped from the Beginning” are great places to start
2. Listen: Be willing to hear the experiences, world views, aspirations and fears of those whose lives have been most clearly impacted by racist policies and ideas
3. Practice conscious consumerism: Vigorously support companies and organizations that unequivocally denounce racism and support antiracism
4. Courageous conversations: Speak up when friends, family and colleagues express racist ideas or promote racist policies
5. Take political action: Vote out and protest against politicians who support racist policies; empower and embolden advocates of antiracist policies
CONTACT: Katie Udell 608-728-0602
Local Non-Profits Host Virtual Social Justice Discussion
Janesville – Diversity Action Team of Rock County, the YWCA of Rock County, Community Action, Inc. of Rock and Walworth Counties, the Beloit NAACP Branch and Hedberg Public Library have partnered to present a virtual discussion focusing on social justice and current events.
Radical Common Sense will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom and will discuss Fund Diversion, Reparations and Black Lives Matter as Sources of Transformational Social Policy.
Beloit College Assistant Professor Ron Watson will touch briefly on how these seemingly radical notions and listening to the Movement for Black Lives could lead to a more just and equitable society for everyone.