Join the Roseville and Shoreview Human Rights Commissions and Do Good Roseville at the Roseville Library in March for the three-part film and discussion series, RACE—The Power of an Illusion.
The discussions will be moderated by Donald Eubanks, Social Work Field Director at Metropolitan State University.
How do you define race? RACE—The Power of an Illusion is an eye-opening discussion tool to help people examine their beliefs about race, privilege, policy, and justice.
Part 1: The Difference Between Us
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
How recent scientific discoveries have toppled the concept of biological race
Part 2: The Story We Tell
Wednesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The roots of the race concept
Part 3: The House We Live In
Wednesday, March 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
How institutions shape and create race, giving different groups vastly unequal life chances
Participants are welcome to attend one, two or all three sessions that will be held at the Ramsey County Library, 2180 N. Hamline Ave. in Roseville. If you are unable to attend a showing, we encourage you to watch the films online. They are available at www.pbs.org/race and on YouTube.
Please contact Carolyn Curti at 651-792-7026 or carolyn.curti@cityofroseville.com if you have questions.