Subject: Announcing the 2021 NGLA Lectorials on R.A.C.E. Programs!

Announcing the 2021 NGLA Lectorials on R.A.C.E. Programs!
NGLA is excited to announce our Lectorials on R.A.C.E. programs for the 2021 NGLA Virtual Conference from February 25 – 28, 2021. A lectorial is a large-scale educational program underpinned by active student-centered learning, utilizing inquiry-based and adult learning as methodologies of teaching and learning, and involving collaborative and interactive activities in place of traditional didactic lectures and tutorials. These presentations are focused on the topics of Racism, Anti-Blackness, Colorism, and Equity.
 
The program format is approximately 40 minutes of content, 40 minutes of facilitated breakout rooms, and 10 minutes for closing. The breakout rooms will include reflection exercises, peer-to-peer interaction, etc., and will be facilitated by professionals.
 
The
Lectorials on R.A.C.E. supported by Order of Omega is on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 4:15pm - 5:45pm.
 
Start getting ready - apply for awards as well as scholarships by January 18 and register as low as $70 per person by February 1.
Racial Justice & Me: Exploring Early Memories and Personal Capacity to Address Racism & Colonialism
presented by Jarvis Marlow-McCowin
 
The purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with an opportunity to 1) learn about the historical foundations of race and racism, 2) engage in personal, small, and large group reflection about early memories of race, racism, and racial justice, 3) develop a Personal Action Plan for showing up along one's personal racial justice journey as an effective and meaningful change agent. Participants will be exposed to various historical moments in United States history to explore anti-Black, anti-Asian, and anti-Latina/o/x racism and anti-Indigenous colonialism. As a result, participants will learn key strategies they can implement along their journey to truly be in community with one another to create and sustain a better world for all. Finally, participants will be guided through a reflective activity to reflect on what this all means for their organization regarding exclusivity, equity, and racial justice.
A Little Black Book On Confronting Anti-Blackness
presented by Victoria Alexander
 
Many fraternities and sororities continue, on a system level, to perpetuate anti-Blackness, period. This session will focus on reflection and growth opportunities for fraternities and sororities, of many councils, in regard to internalized anti-Blackness and its manifestations on various levels of the organization experience. Some manifestations of anti-Blackness include: white favoritism in recruitment, social risk-management practices, Black representation in chapters, Attendees will leave with a toolkit of knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and opposes anti-Blackness as active allies, as well as a take-home little black ebook to combat anti-Blackness.
Colorism in the Media
presented by Faustina J. Cuevas, M.Ed
 
Colorism is a symptom of racism and is deeply ingrained in our society. This session will uncover the ways in which the media has perpetuated colorism and how we as consumers have bought into it. We will discuss strategies to dismantle colorism.
Bridging the Gap: The Road to Becoming a Transformative Ally
presented by Shantera Chatman
 
"Bridging the Gap: The Road to Becoming a Transformative Ally" is a presentation that will overview the Transformative Ally Framework © while focusing in on the core area of Advocacy. An ally is a highly evolved person that navigates diversity, inclusion and equity with strength and accountability. Through small group discussions, catalytic storytelling, and an interactive presentation, participants will leave with an understanding of why advocacy matters and begin to explore ways to be a better ally within their organization.
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