Abolishing Racism Conference Panel Two: Arts/Music/Humanities

Описание: Ms. Angélica Dass, Creator, Humanæ Project

Angélica Dass is an award-winning photographer born in Brazil and currently living in Madrid, Spain. Angélica’s practice combines photography with sociological research and public participation in defense of human rights globally. She is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Humanæ Project—a collection of portraits that reveal the diverse beauty of human colors. The initiative has traveled to more than 80 cities across six continents—from The World economic Forum in Davos to the pages of National Geographic, —to promote dialogue that challenges how we think about skin color and ethnic identity.

Photography as a tool for empathy

In Photography as a tool for empathy, Angélica draws on her own personal experiences and creative process to amplify the social message of her photographic works. She is the author of Humanæ, a constantly evolving photographic work that proposes an unusually direct reflection on skin colour.

Anika T. Prather, Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America

Anika T. Prather, PhD, is Assistant Professor at The Catholic University of America in the dept of education. She has served in public and private schools for over 20 years as a teacher, school leader and consultant. She is the founder of The Living Water School, a unique Christian school for independent learners, based on the educational philosophies of Classical Education and the Sudbury Model.

The Healing Power of Classics: Finding Hope and Healing in the Classical Tradition.

Dr. Anika Prather will delve into how the classical tradition has served as a source of healing and hope throughout human history. Through storytelling, music, and her voice, she will highlight these narratives, demonstrating how the enduring power of this ancient tradition remains accessible and relevant to us today.

Mr. Greg Thomas, Co-director of the Omni-American Future Project and CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project.

Greg Thomas is CEO of the Jazz Leadership Project and Co-Director of the Omni-American Future Project. Greg has written about culture, race, and democratic life in the Village Voice, Integral Life, New Republic, Salon, UPTOWN, the Guardian Observer, and the New York Daily News—as a jazz columnist. He has lectured on American cultural history and jazz at Columbia, Jazz at Lincoln Center, his alma mater Hamilton College, and Harvard.

Deracialization and the Omni-American Vision

The scourge of race and racialization has poisoned American life from before the nation’s official founding. Is it possible to overcome the racism that results from the concept of race and the invidious practice of racialization? From a deracialized Omni-American perspective, the answer is yes. Deracialization is a process through which individuals, groups of people, and social structures untangle a web of racial deceit. It resists the hierarchical sorting of humans based on superficial characteristics and the assumptions and stereotypes derived thereby, which becomes racism. One aspect of this process is distinguishing race from culture, which is a firmer basis for recognizing shared meanings, values, traditions, and practices for human fraternity beyond superficial differences.

Dr. Carlos Hoyt, PhD, LICSW, Psychotherapy |Diversity Equity & Inclusion |Educational Consultant

Carlos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Ph.D. in social work. He provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and consultation and training on matters related to social identity, social bias, and social justice to individuals and organizations seeking to realize their inclusivity aspirations.

It's Time to Mobilize: Fixing the U.S. Census Approach to "Race"

This talk will engage participants in understanding how the U.S. Census is the critical locus for efforts to correct our "race" problem, and it will be a call to action to begin the campaign for change. It will be based on Dr. Hoyt's presentation to U.S. Census officials: How to Improve the 2030 Census Approach to Race Data Collection. Some useful context for this talk can be found in the Washington Post article: Race isn’t real, science says. Advocates want the census to reflect that. Participants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these resources in order to maximize the benefits of this talk.