Sunday, May 14, Racial Justice Orientation Learn about racial justice work at UUSS. Join this 4-session orientation to understand the UUSS approach to anti-racism and anti-oppression efforts at UUSS and how you can get involved. Sessions are at 9:30a on the 2nd Sunday of each month in the Fahs Room. You can join the series
Thank you for your interest in acknowledging indigenous people and helping to develop a multicultural Beloved Community 8th Principle) at UUSS. Below, is a draft land acknowledgment for your review and feedback. You can submit comments and suggestions below or you can contact any of the members of the Racial Justice team (Tina Chiginsky, Karen
Acknowledgment of Occupation of Native Land 7 PM, Monday, Oct 11th. Zoom Link We will be discussing the development of a land acknowledgment for UUSS. Here are the resources; Land Acknowledgement for April 25, 2021 UUSS Service “The history of the Sacramento area, and the people, is rich in heritage, culture and tradition. This area
Do you know about the 8th Principle? UUSS is considering adopting the 8th Principle that has been proposed to the Unitarian Universalist Association for our denomination. A resolution has been drafted and will be voted on by the congregation at the May 16th Congregational Meeting. Find out more about the UUSS Resolution to Adopt the
3/20 Topic: Race, Ethnicity and Nationality: What it takes to be Racially Literate Racial Justice Conversation Zoom Link Understanding the process of racial identity development is important for self-awareness, relationship-building, and work for equity. We are, all of us, wonderful mash-ups of identities, and experiences and we invite you to reflect specifically on where you
Topic: Model Minority Myth Monday, 3/15, 7 PM, RJ Zoom Room Join us for reflection and sharing. Resources for discussion: Article 5 minutes: Article: 9 minutes: Article: 15 minutes: Video: 10 minutes/4 videos: Article: 4 minutes: Discussion Questions: Where did I get the message(s) about Asian Americans? How have you been influenced by the model
Topic: Beloved Community and Multiculturalism Wednesday, February 24, 10:30 am. Racial Justice Conversation Link. The 8PAT/Racial Justice Team discussions offer a safe place to learn together. You are welcome to forward this invitation to any individuals you think would be interested. The resources for this conversation will only take 30-40 minutes to get through all of the videos
Next Racial Justice Conversation: Microagressions/Subtle Acts of Exclusion Monday, 2/15 7 PM Here’s the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932098689?pwd=L3d0ZE4wdTdTUXZMU0NaTTFTeE1PZz09 Article: What to know about microagressions. (10 min read) Article: City of Cambridge, MA – Examples of Microagressions (2 min) Video: Dr. Tiffany Jana: Subtle Acts of Exclusion (7 min.) From Inactive Bystander to Ally Webinar: Interview w/ Dr. Tiffany Jana. 1
Implicit Bias 2/9/21, 10:30 am. Racial Justice Zoom Link Resources to Review: The Ohio State University’s Kirwan Institute (Implicit Racial Bias 101:) There are 3 modules (really 4 but skip Mod 2 as it’s specific to child welfare), one of which includes a link to the Implicit Association Test. It took about 40 min to
