This event is open to all members of the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti community, along with students from all across the University of Michigan campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from action-driven leaders in social justice, participate in small and large group discussions, and develop action plans for adopting social justice lifestyles There will be two tracks for conference workshops. The Community Organizing Track will be for individuals who want to develop a deeper understanding of privilege, oppression, and intercultural issues and leave with tangible skills, including skills surrounding direct action strategies. The Individual Leadership Track will be for people who do not identify as community organizers, but want foundational skills and information to combat white supremacy every day and within their chosen professions.
School of Social WorkBuilding Power: Organizing Effectively Against White Supremacy
March 31, 2018
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
School of Social Work Building
Sponsored by: School of Social Work
Contact Information: Kristina Agbebiyi, krisagb@umich.edu
This event is open to all members of the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti community, along with students from all across the University of Michigan campus. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from action-driven leaders in social justice, participate in small and large group discussions, and develop action plans for adopting social justice lifestyles There will be two tracks for conference workshops. The Community Organizing Track will be for individuals who want to develop a deeper understanding of privilege, oppression, and intercultural issues and leave with tangible skills, including skills surrounding direct action strategies. The Individual Leadership Track will be for people who do not identify as community organizers, but want foundational skills and information to combat white supremacy every day and within their chosen professions.