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3) Challenging Bias and Inequity While Maintaining Emotional Health

(Room E126C)

(Dr. Roxanna Harlow, Carroll Community College)

Faculty, staff, and administrators who professionally engage with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, are familiar with the emotional strain of this work. Over the past year, however, the intensity of an already difficult job has increased, as overt expressions of prejudice, discrimination and bigotry have become more commonplace. This session will explore the types of challenges participants have experienced in this climate of pervasive prejudice. We’ll then discuss solutions for facilitating productive dialog while maintaining our emotional health.

4) What is your resistance story?:Using storytelling to talk about racism on college/university campuses (Room H202)

(Joyell Arvella, J.D. and Zara Cadoux, M.A., Cadoux Consulting)

During this workshop, the facilitators will guide the participants through a series of restorative justice techniques, discussions, and self-reflection exercises to strengthen their understanding of racial justice in the United States. Using a storytelling model, participants will think critically about the way their world has been constructed and how that affects their individual experiences. Finally, participants will craft their resistance story.

5) Self-Care & Healing When We're Too Tired to Move

(Room E124B)

(Sinclair Ceasar, Loyola University)

This interactive session will provide participants with a brave space to unpack the some of the effects of Racial Battle Fatigue. In addition, participants will be led through a thoughtful discussion regarding the complexity of healing, and the presenter will share salient moments from their personal journey, as well as practical self-care tips, resources and best practices.