Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County

Talking Circle on Race & Racism

The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) invites all community members to enroll in its next "Talking Circles on Race & Racism".  This series of community conversations, guided by skilled facilitators, provides participants with a unique opportunity to reflect, to share personal experiences, and their perspectives on race and racism in a safe setting. Since 2007, nearly 500 Tompkins County residents have taken part in the "Talking Circles" program. 

The next series of "Talking Circles"  will be held on (5) Wednesdays, March 23 & 30 and April 6, 13 & 20, 6:30-8:30pm at a downtown Ithaca location to be announced.

All communities are encouraged to participate.  MRC can provide childcare, transportation and other limited services to help support your participation in this program. Corporate and private sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Audrey Cooper or Sarah Reistetter-Akiri at (607) 272-2292 to discuss sponsorship options. 

The Multicultural Resource Center of Tompkins County (MRC) is a small, grass-roots non-profit (501c3) committed to social change and equity in Tompkins County. Its organizational mission is to empower individuals, communities and organizations to seek social, economic, and environmental justice and equity by advocacy, training, information, and through fostering and building relationships. MRC collaborates with a wide range of community organizations and educational institutions to offer programs that have a direct impact on fairness and justice.

 

DATES

Wednesday March 23, 2011: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

FEE

Donations are requested to offset related expenses!

LEARN MORE

http://www.multicultural-resource.org

LOCATION

TBA-Downtown Ithaca
New York