Religion and Race: The Future of Anti-Racism and the Catholic Church
The Initiative and the Archdiocese of Washington’s DCCatholic Young Adult Ministry Theology on Tap program are co-hosting a gathering for young leaders under 40 on the spiritual and practical actions needed to work towards a culture of anti-racism. Participants include Ogechi Akalegbere, host of the podcast Tell Me, If You Can; Fr. Robert Boxie, the chaplain at Howard University; Gerald Smith, Jr., the principal at St. Thomas More Catholic Academy in Washington, DC; and Shannen Dee Williams, the Albert Lepage Assistant Professor of History at Villanova University.
Hosted by Georgetown University
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EDT
Location: Online
2020 Week of the Peacemaker- “Racism and the Pandemic: who is safe? who is well?”
Hosted by Iona College
The Week of the Peacemaker will l include 18 different events, many of which are virtual, connected to this topic.
Sunday, October 25- Thursday, October 29
Location: Online
(Full Schedule of Events to Follow)
Indigenous Peoples' History
Cohosted by experts from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, this webinar will delve into the ways American history instruction often fails to acknowledge—and contributes to—the erasure of Indigenous stories and perspectives. Join us and you’ll learn about critical historical events, as well as cultural and societal contributions of Indigenous peoples past and present. You will also examine common misconceptions and stereotypes and gain resources for teaching a more complete history.
Hosted by Teaching Tolerance
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 3:30PM-5:00 CDT
Location: Online