Event Date: November 05, 2020
How to be an Ally
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Staff
WITF’s series of virtual community conversations hosted by Charles Ellison addressing systemic racism and injustice in Central Pennsylvania and beyond continues Thursday, November 5 at 7pm.
Join us as we examine what it means to be an ally and why it is so important for all of us to work together in the fight against racism. Because an ally might have more privilege and recognizes said privilege, they are powerful voices alongside oppressed ones. We’ll discuss what modern forms of racism look like, and why education and awareness are critical to changing the narrative.
During this conversation, we’ll learn new ways to listen, respect and provide all people with support and courage as we all work to end oppression and make our society a more equal place.
Panelists include:
- Aurora Archer & Kelly Croce Sorg — Creators of The Opt-In Community and Hosts of The Opt-In Podcast
- Amanda Kemp, Ph.D. — Founder and Mentor, Racial Justice from the Heart
- Tsedale M. Melaku, Ph.D. — Sociologist, Critical Race and Gender Scholar. She recently co-authored an article titled “Be a Better Ally” for the Harvard Business Review.
Thursday, November 5 at 7pm
Streamed LIVE on WITF’s YouTube Channel
Share your personal experiences with law enforcement or ask questions that we can address during this conversation. Email us at discuss@witf.org or share your story using #RacialJusticePA.
Resources
- White Allyship 101: Resources to Get to Work
- Read the FREE book Towards the ‘Other America’: Anti-Racist Resources for White People Taking Action for Black Lives Matter by Chris Crass.
- Download the FREE discussion guide and encourage conversations within your own personal and professional networks.
- Guide to Allyship
- A guide to how you can support marginalized communities
- White People 4 Black Lives (WP4BL)
- Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Join a local chapter (or start your own)
YWCA Lancaster The Racial Equity Institute
Racial Equity Institute – Part I
November 16, 17 & 20, 2020
Location: YWCA Lancaster
More information: https://ywcalancaster.org/rei/
Lancaster Stands Up
Standing together against racism, misogyny, and xenophobia, and for social and economic justice.
More information: https://lancasterstandsup.org/
YWCA York Racial Justice Training Offerings
More information: https://www.ywcayork.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/Updated-Training-Offerings.pdf
The Confronting Racism Coalition
The Confronting Racism Coalition (CRC) is a group of volunteer York County residents committed to creating a stronger York by promoting unity, inclusion, and opportunity.
More information: http://confrontingracism.org/?page_id=38
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Berks County
Offers anti-racism training and other anti-oppression programs. Currently, there is a Racial Justice Education Team coordinating quarterly Friday night anti-racism films at the church.
More information: https://uuberks.org/justice/social-justice/
Black Lives Matter 717
BlackLivesMatter717 is a grassroots collective of everyday people from around the 717 area code.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/blacklivesmatter717/about/
NAACP Lancaster
Eliminating racial prejudice and removing all barriers to racial equality. The Lancaster group formed in 1923.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/lancasternaacp/
NAACP PA
A civil rights organization ensuring the political, educational, social and economic equality of minority groups.
More information: https://pastatenaacp.org/
NAACP York
Advocating in York County, Pennsylvania for social justice, economic sustainability, education and more.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/yorknaacp2294/
Our goal is to elevate underrepresented voices with special emphasis on giving young people a platform to discuss their views. Race and racism are uncomfortable topics. Our objective is to help serve as a catalyst for change by bringing people together to discuss possible solutions and inspire collective action.
The committee of co-organizers include:
- Jankail Adams — Parent Liaison for the PA State GEAR UP-3 program, Harrisburg School District
- Sharia Benn — President & Executive Artistic Director of Sankofa African American Theatre Company
- Corey Dupree — Chief Operating Officer at The Bridge: Eco Village in Harrisburg
- Stephanie A. Jirard — Chief Diversity Officer & Professor of Criminal Justice at Shippensburg University
- Mark Rhodes — Diversity Educator and Strategist, Owner of Key Learning Consultants and a Commissioner with the City of York Human Relations Commission
- Delma Rivera-Lytle — Diversity Education Specialist at Central York School District
- Major Kristal M. Turner-Childs — Director, Bureau of Forensic Services, Pennsylvania State Police & WITF Board Member
The entire series will be live streamed and recorded so those unable to attend can watch, listen and share. Visit witf.org/racialjustice to watch past conversations and find additional resources.
