Event:2014/09/20 Challenging Dominant Cultures
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
The printable version is no longer supported and may have rendering errors. Please update your browser bookmarks and please use the default browser print function instead.
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.