Keystone’s Equity and Inclusion Committee Presents: Race-The Power of an Illusion

Join us for this three-part PBS documentary about race, privilege, policy and justice.

Keystone Community Services invites staff, volunteers and community members to view this dynamic film series. Each film will be hosted at both of our community centers.

RSVP: 651-645-0349 or info@keystoneservices.org

All films are an hour long and we will provide an optional facilitated discussion time after each film. A light snack will be provided, but feel free to bring a lunch or personal snacks.

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Film 1:  THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US

Everyone can tell a Nubian from a Norwegian, so why not divide people into different races? Race may not be biological, but it is still a powerful social idea with real consequences for people’s lives.

Tuesday, April 9^th, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul 55104

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Wednesday, April 10^th, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, 55102

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Film 2: THE STORY WE TELL

Ironically, it was not slavery but freedom that led to an ideology of white supremacy.  This episode explores how deep social inequalities came to be rationalized as natural, deflecting attention from social practices and public policies that benefitted whites at the expense of others.

Tuesday, May 7^th, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, 55102

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Wednesday, May 8^th, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul 55104

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Part 3: THE HOUSE WE LIVE IN

We see how benefits quietly and often invisibly accrue to white people, because of the racialized nature of our laws, courts, customs and perhaps most pertinently, our housing. This episode shows us that until we address the legacy of past discrimination, the dream of equality will remain out of reach.

Tuesday, June 4^th, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Merriam Park Community Center, 2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul 55104

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Wednesday, June 5^th, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at West 7th Community Center, 265 Oneida St., St. Paul, 55102