Community Viewing of PBS documentary, Race, the Power of an Illusion
Sunday, October 272:00—4:30 PMMeeting Room AShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Meeting Room BShrewsbury Public Library609 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA, 01545
Michelle Chalmers facilitates the conversation after the viewing of the second of the three-part documentary, Race, The Power of an Illusion.
Join us for one, two or all three afternoons to view this powerful documentary and discuss this three-part series that investigates race in society, science and history.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Episode 1: The Difference Between Us
Taking a look at the concept of race through the lens of biology and DNA.
Facilitated by: Michelle Chalmers, MSW
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Episode 2: The Story We Tell
Taking a look at the history and evolution of the idea of race.
Facilitated by: Michelle Chalmers, MSW
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Episode 3: The House We Live In
Taking a look at the history of race in this country and how institutions and
systems have created a system of racial inequality.
Facilitated by: Michelle Chalmers, MSW
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