Conference

Virtual Society for Anti-Racism Conference

Morning Session: Understanding Racism

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Registration and Welcome Address
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker
Understanding Racism: A Historical Perspective
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Root Causes of Racism

Lunch Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

Afternoon Session: Building Awareness and Allies

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Understanding Anti-Racism Leadership Framework Workshop
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cultural Competency Training/Workshop
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Becoming an Anti-Racism Ally Workshop

Networking Reception

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Morning Session: Taking Action

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Workshop: Implementing Anti-Racism Initiatives in the Workplace
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: Intersectionality and Anti-Racism Advocacy

Lunch Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

Afternoon Session: Creating Change

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Strategies for Effective Advocacy Workshop
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ERGs and Anti-Racism Workshop
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Developing Action Plans for Anti-Racism Initiatives Workshop

Closing Session

5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closing Remarks