Board of education, the nations public school system has. Antiliteracy laws there were laws against teaching. Butler is a multiracial african american woman african, arawak indian, and russianjewish whose work as a creative and visionary bridge. The current conversation is not only shallow, but actually harmful. The community is invited to a screening of cracking the codes. Sc2er facilitator application united church of christ. Today whites have 20 times the wealth of africanamericans and 18 times the wealth of latinos. Discrimination at work in africa discrimination in africa is characterized by sharp contrasts. Board of education, the nations public school system has yet to fulfill its promise of equal educational.
World trust educational services is a 501c3 nonprofit organization 2019 by wtes. I recently got to attend two events with racial equity educator and filmmaker, shakti butler, in boston. Understanding the system of racial inequity racial. The system of racial inequity this core 6090 minute workshop covers components of the system of racial inequity utilizing powerpoint presentation, film clips, and dialoguediscussion questions.
The events offered an opportunity to establish a shared baseline for understanding systemic inequity. For example, in the legislation that set the basic framework for labor law and the rights of unions they insisted that provisions be included which would effectively exclude most black labor from union rights, and. Cracking the codes supports communities to deepen and shift the framing of racial disparities. This is a list of films that deal with the topic of race or racism. Filmmaker shakti butler brings us cracking the code.
The system of racial inequality a film screening and discussion set for p. The system of racial inequity, is full of stories that help to paint the picture of how race and racism operate in the u. Nov 10, 2015 first try using the menu bar near the top of the page or the announcements on the home page. We envision a world coming into wholeness where transformative love and wisdom heal the human family from racism and separation. Joan sattler, school of education based on a documentary of the same name, this workshop will introduce the causes and consequences of systemic inequality. This world trust filmdialogue project seeks to shift and deepen the conversation about racethrough moving personal accounts that illuminate the system that perpetuates structural inequity. Butler is a multira cial african american woman african, arawak indian, and russianjewish whose work as a creative and visionary bridge builder has challenged and inspired learning for over two decades. The system of racial inequity, looks at the structural and institutional nature of racial injustice by using engaging personal stories, anecdotes, and insights from a variety of people. Butlers film invites her audience to grapple with both the intellectual and emotional complexities of race.
While there have been major advancements against racial segregation in some countries, gender inequality remains widespread. First try using the menu bar near the top of the page or the announcements on the home page. These resources focused on racial equity include journal entries, books, magazines, videos and more. What a trip to the grocery store reveals about white privilege. The system of racial inequity is a film that asks america to talk about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity. Events african american history month ccsf library at. Joan sattler, school of education based on a documentary of the same name, this workshop will introduce the. Understanding the system of racial inequity is a starting place, ideal for those new to structural racism. This clip features interviews with ericka huggins, hugh vasquez, josh begley and jacquelyn featherston. If that doesnt work, you might try the site search box below, the categories list below, or browsing through the recent posts. History the narrator of the film speaks about learning what constitutes a continent and his questioning his teacher as to why europe is considered a continent when it does not meet the geographical requirements for being considered such.
Disrupting implicit racial bias and other forms of. White privilege conference beyond diversity 101 workshops. Last summer, the killings of two unarmed african american men eric garner in staten island, new york, and michael brown in ferguson, missouriby white police officers reignited the national conversation about racial inequality in the united states. Apartheid policies of systematic racial discrimination and segregation had a deep and enduring influence on inequality in south africa. Programs about the library ccsf library at city college. The racial composition of the prison population in the united states is very different from the population at large. Cracking the codes helps us pull the lens back so we can see the landscape of racialization and racial inequity and. During her day on campus, shakti butler was able to facilitate a workshop and a filmdialogue screening of cracking the codes. Visit our website and download the conversation guide. The system of racial inequity, film and conversation guide. Jan 14, 20 the racial composition of the prison population in the united states is very different from the population at large.
Watch the video clip, and tell me what you think better yet, support the film cracking the codes. Racial inequality in the criminal justice system gets ignored because it doesnt affect most people. Racism and ethnic relations chapter 2 musvosvi flashcards. Community day 2014 notre dame of maryland university. A number of social ills have been blamed for the large numbers of blacks in prison poverty, singleparent homes, and gangs. This video, portrays the complex interplay between the personal, institutional and systemic factors involved in racial inequality in the us. Also the growing number of migrant workers seeking better employment opportunities abroad has engen. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The system of racial inequity will be in the depaul library in midtolate october. Racial inequality in the united states identifies the social advantages and disparities that affect different races within the united states. This film asks america to talk about the causes and consequences of systemic inequity. The black codes and why they matter today thoughtco.
The power of an illusion, a pbs threepart documentary. The system of racial inequity, a new film by shakti butler. We continue to primarily focus on individuals, when institutional and structural inequities are the bigger problem. Recognize overt racist behaviors and racial microagressions towards people of color.
Although white privilege can be beneficial to us at times, the fact that its an actual distinction is quite upsetting to me. Black mother and african americans in general to be negative. Through film and dialogue, world trust educational services ignites courage and expands capacity to create a world free from racism. The system of racial inequity is an educational and historical documentary film directed by shakti butler. Women talk about race in america and mirrors of privilege.
These can also be seen as a result of historic oppression, inequality of inheritance, or overall prejudice, especially against minority groups. Start studying racism and ethnic relations chapter 2 musvosvi. Oct 20, 2019 a number of social ills have been blamed for the large numbers of blacks in prison poverty, singleparent homes, and gangs. You can find out more about the film and the filmmaker shakti butler through world trust resources and handouts shared in open forums with dr. Saturday 22920 ccsf african american studies department museum of the african diaspora moad meet up. The entire historical timeline of african americans is addressed, from the colonial period through. Saturday 22920 ccsf african american studies department museum of the african diaspora moad meet. Racial equity tools tools and resources to help evaluate racial equity sentencing project publishes policy reports and educational materials on criminal justice issues urban institute video illustrating the racial wealth gap world trust creating social impact through film, including cracking the. Learn liberty racial inequality in the criminal justice system. But inequality predated apartheid, and the core components of its distributional regime predated the system itself. The system of racial inequality the film cracking the codes. Racism and discrimination in the south african penal system. While these issues may be factors, the black codes reveal that since slavery ended, those in power have used the criminal justice system as a vehicle to strip africanamericans of their liberty. Cracking the codes of racial inequity november 16, 2012.
Disrupting implicit racial bias and other forms of discrimination to improve access, achievement, and wellness for students of color more than 50 years after the u. Making whiteness visible, the film features moving stories from racial justice. These sessions will help the participants pull the lens back so we can. Understanding the system of racial inequity racial equity tools. Drawing on the work of john powell and others, shakti. Oct 10, 20 the community is invited to a screening of cracking the codes. Nov 16, 2012 i recently got to attend two events with racial equity educator and filmmaker, shakti butler, in boston. Racial inequality 4 national universalistic programs because of racism. The system of racial inequity features moving stories from racial justice leaders including amer ahmed, michael benitez, barbiedanielle decarlo, joy degruy, ericka huggins, humaira jackson, yuko kodama, peggy mcintosh, rinku sen, tilman smith and. Little black boy wonder, video by omari hardwick and other highprofile black actors.
White privilege can benefit us when we are with our husbands, or a member of his family or even a white friend. Sarah booth riss, were based on the video cracking the codes. If people are worried about inequality in america today, i think this deserves more attention and discussion. This clip features interviews with ise lyfe, tillman smith, terry kelleher and connie heller. The system of racial inequity features moving stories from racial justice leaders including amer ahmed, michael benitez, barbiedanielle decarlo, joy degruy, ericka huggins, humaira jackson, yuko kodama, peggy mcintosh, rinku sen, tilman smith and tim wise. The system of racial inequality, a creative identity workshop, a civil rights landmarks display and more. Year of renewal events first congregational church of. Amanda dissel is manager of the criminal justice programme at the centre for the study of violence and reconciliation. You can find out more about the film and the filmmaker shakti butler through world trust. The system of racial inequity features moving stories from racial justice leaders including amer ahmed, michael benitez. For example, in the legislation that set the basic framework for labor law and the rights of unions they insisted that provisions be included which would effectively exclude most black labor from union rights, and social security initially. Shakti butler uses story, theater and music to illuminate the larger frame of structuralsystemic racial inequity.