To counter the wave of propaganda aimed at critical race theory (CRT) and to reinforce the importance of teaching inclusive history, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax (UUCF) is sponsoring a virtual teach-in. Organized by UUCF’s Racial Justice Steering Committee, the teach-in commemorates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and coincides with Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s first day in office, a day upon which he has vowed to “ban CRT” in the commonwealth. AAPF’s Critical Race Theory Associate Tanishia Williams will moderate the event, and will be joined by Neonu Jewell, Penny Edwards Blue, Dr. Andrea Kane, Rev. Dr. William Sinkford, and Dr. James Whitfield. For more information about the speakers and to register, visit this link.
Featuring Heidi Jones, Esq, community lawyer concerned with grassroots response to an increase in dangerous rhetoric in our community; Marc Odien, WNY Media; and Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.
Discussion:
- values we bring to the topic and conversation
- facts re: 1/6/21 – who, what, where, when, how
- local connections to the episode
- any ongoing threats to democracy – locally, regionally, nationally
- ways to work on these issues and get more involved
The show is taped for just under an hour by Think Twice Radio: Home of the Future (thanks to Richard Wicka, our wonderful producer). The Zoom recording, livestreamed on Facebook during the taping, will air on WBNY 91.3FM on the following Monday (1/26) at 1pm EST. After airing, you can also find the video archived on the WNY Peace Center YouTube channel.
Celebrate Dr. King’s legacy and do your part in the struggle against oppression!
