Event:2014/09/20 Challenging Dominant Cultures

11:00am at the Omni

Agenda

• Education and discussion of racism and other systems of oppression at the Omni
• Status of the current ban on Zach H.
• Ongoing and future events or activities sponsored by the CDC

Members present

• Niki, Scott, Amgo, Laura, Chris, David K, Yar, & Sarah P.

Omni-wide education and conversation

• The CDC would like to encourage ongoing education and discussion about racism and other systems of oppression at the Omni. How can we encourage others to join these conversations?
  • Continuing one-on-one conversations when necessary.
  • Emphasizing the fact that the need for "safer space" policies comes from our desire to challenge dominant cultures such as racism, sexism, etc.
  • Adding our definition of racism to the wiki for everyone to see, as well as a resource list for those interested in learning more.
  • Introducing intersectionality as a less intimidating way to enter the conversation, as it recognizes that everyone holds privilege and is oppressed in different ways.
  • Attending member collectives' meetings to discuss upcoming events and/or the safer space policy.
• The CDC hopes to host potluck events to discuss how we can collectively challenge sexism and racism in the wider Omni in the future.