Working as a white ally against racism is hard but not impossible. One thing that doesn’t help is saying “I don’t see color.” The failure to see color only benefits white America. A world without color is a world without racial debt. Help the Center for the Healing of Racism develop better allies […]
In celebration of Latinx History Month, the Center for the Healing of Racism will present a screening and discussion of “Latino Americans” on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. “Latino Americans” is the first major documentary series for television to chronicle the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos and Latinas, […]
Working as a white ally against racism is hard but not impossible. One thing that doesn’t help the cause is saying “I don’t see color.” The failure to see color only benefits white America. A world without color is a world without racial debt. Rather, the most radical action a white person can take is to acknowledge privilege, to admit that in the institutional and deep psychological structures of the United States, the underlying assumption is that white lives are worth more than black lives.
In commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Center for the Healing of Racism will screen the documentary “Vincent Who?” on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 7 to 9 PM. The film will be followed by a dialogue. Location: 3412 Crawford Street (at Holman), Houston, TX 77004. The event is free and open to the public (first 45 to RSVP). Donations are encouraged. Registration required by emailing cfhr1@juno.com or calling (713) 520-8226. Space is limited to the first 45 reservations. Free parking is available across the street at Houston Community College lot #9.
The Center for the Healing of Racism presents Dialogue: Racism, a two-day intensive workshop that educates participants about racism and facilitates the process by which individuals can begin to counter the affects of racism on their lives and become empowered to interrupt the cycle of racist attitudes. The workshop provides a safe, respectful, and loving atmosphere for individuals to learn new information, share experiences, dispel fears and guilt, and get to know each other.
