"When people in a democracy are not educated in the art of living --- to strengthen their conscience, compassion, and ability to question and think critically --- they can be easily manipulated by fear and propaganda. A democracy is only as wise as its citizens, and a democracy of ignorant citizens can be as dangerous as a dictatorship."
Is Race for Real?
We all know that people look different. Anyone can tell a Czech from a Chinese. But are these differences racial? What does race mean? Come learn the answers to these and other questions as we explore the Power of Illusion.
This documentary exposes the disturbing trends in modern day sex slavery. With footage shot in over nineteen different countries, it tells stories through the eyes of both the enslaved and their traffickers. A q&a on Human Trafficking will follow the screening.
Please join the Dominican Sisters of Houston and the Center for the Healing of Racism on Saturday, October 10, 2020, 1-3 PM, for “The Structure of Racism,” a Zoom presentation examining the structural and psychological causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. The workshop will be led by Dr. Craig Oettinger who will discuss these persistent patterns and — with the help of the audience — explore how change is possible.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required to assure enough seating and hand outs are available. For further information and to register contact Ceil Roeger croeger@domhou.org or 713-440-3714
