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Interrupting Bias, Part 2 of 3

  • 4000 Northeast 26th Avenue Portland, OR, 97212 United States (map)

The second part of this series concerns what one does in the face or presence of biased talk or behavior.  Thus, invoking the sage admonition:

“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and action of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail

Socially distanced. Limit of 30 participants. Attend one or all of the series. 

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Outdoor event on 26th between NE Bryce St. and NE Dunkley St.

Bring a Chair. No restrooms are available.

Join Alameda neighbors and diversity & equity trainer, Dr. James Mason, for 3 mini-workshops to address bias and create welcoming spaces!

Participants will: 

  1. Explore how implicit bias might be manifested and its potential consequences.

  2. Identify one’s biases, as well as one’s cross cultural strengths upon which new strengths and assets may be based.

  3. Explore strategies for interrupting bias (e.g., micro-aggression and -insults) in ways that give unwitting offenders an opportunity to grow and reveal to the victims of bias that allies are present.

  4.  learn.

  5. Discover resources and approaches for ongoing development as it concerns becoming a resource for diversity in each environment or social setting.

Later Event: September 8
Creating Welcoming Spaces Part 3