What role does systemic racism play in continuing long-standing inequities within Virginia’s Black and Afriacn American communities? In this panel discussion, local experts explore the historic roots of these inequities and how they persist today. Featured: Adrienne Cole Johnson, Elvatrice Belsches, Dr. Mignonne Guy, Ph.D, Trey Hartt and Christopher Rashad Green.
Providing equitable and fair access to education is a way to close achievement gaps between students. However, due to the historic policies rooted in systemic racism, Black and African American families are faced with disparities in education for their children. In this discussion, we will explore how structural racism has influenced the K-12 education system.
Black & African American families have a far lower percentage of wealth than white families in America--even as the percentage of college graduates increase, this wealth gap still persists. In this discussion, we will explore how systemic and racist policies have affected wealth building in Black communities for generations and still affect the financial growth and stability of communities today.
Safe housing is a cornerstone to healthy living and home ownership has been a cornerstone for wealth building in America. In this discussion, we will explore how systemic policies rooted in racist agendas have limited Black and African American access to safe and affordable housing as well as home ownership.
A year following the brutal death of George Floyd and the onset of a pandemic that shed light on racial disparities, we will discuss what changes, if any, have occurred in how communities view and value Black lives. This discussion will include the founder of the Richmond Racial Equity Essays, Ebony Walden and Dr. Wes Bellamy, Political Science Department Chair at Virginia State University.
As Black people have continued to navigate spaces and communities where racial disparities are present, mental health concerns continue to illuminate. A discussion on the importance of intentional self-care and mental health will include Ashley Williams, founder of Bare Soul Yoga, and Sheila Battle, Executive Coach and author at Soulful Conversations with Frank and Sheila.
What policies have helped in the fight against systemic racism? We examine the progress made in the year since George Floyd's death and the impact of grassroots activism and community organizations. Guests: Policy expert Chlo’e Edwards and Virginia Delegate Lamont Bagby.
What are schools doing to address systemic racism? We discuss strategies schools are developing to serve our students equitably. Guests: Dr. Shadae Harris & Dr. Tomika Ferguson.
From birth through high school, explore how Black mothering and equitable environments impact learning for diverse students. Part I: Kenda Sutton-El and Morgan Taylor discuss the longitudinal experience of Black motherhood in the 21st century. Part II, Pierre Greene and Dr. Nyah Hamlett discuss how school leaders and families advocate for equitable learning environments for students.
Explore how Black church traditions influence learning and leaders and how college and trade skills impact life preparation, with Adrienne Cole Johnson. Yanina James & Rev. Dwylene Butler discuss Black churches as community support systems. Royal McCargo & Dionne Henderson share creative approaches for post PreK-12 education, life preparation and career choice navigation for minoritized students.