For generations, scholars, civil rights leaders, ministers, activists, and educators have pushed, fought, and even died for simply daring to communicate the need for equity and inclusion. Today, more than ever, it is necessary to have real conversations that illuminate the ills in our society that perpetuate systemic racism and negatively impact future generations.
But what does it take to engage in difficult conversations about race and equity? How can we transform conversations into action for lasting change?
In the next Real Talk for Real Change symposium on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 3 to 5 p.m., local and national experts will lead participants in “The Power of Real Talk to Make Real Change,” to explore the art of engaging in real talk with key stakeholders through honest, genuine, tough conversations.
The panel will feature the following special guests:
- Mariana Castro, deputy director, Wisconsin Center for Education Research; curriculum designer and instructor, The Discussion Project
- Alex Gee, CEO, Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development; senior pastor, Fountain of Life Covenant Church, Inc.
- Terrance Green, professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Texas at Austin
- Baron Kelly, professor, Department of Theatre and Drama and Division of Continuing Studies, UW–Madison
- Dana Pellebon, co-executive director, Dane County Rape Crisis Center
The symposium is free and open to the public, and will take place online. Learn more and register for the event, here.
The Real Talk for Real Change symposia series is open to the public and focuses on the critical issues of racial justice in education by centering the voices of UW–Madison scholars of color and community members.
The series is hosted by the School of Education’s offices of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OEDI) and Professional Learning and Community Education (PLACE). This partnership between OEDI and PLACE was made possible by the generosity of the Wisconsin Center for Education Products and Services (WCEPS) and the School of Education’s Impact 2030 initiative.