SYSTEMIC RACISM: SEE IT, SAY IT, CONFRONT IT

DALLAS: 9/24 11 AM WEBINAR MEETING AND LIVE FACEBOOK STREAM

PRESS CONTACT:  NCJW President Elaine Bernstein; president@ncjwdallas.org; 937-344-4617

Distinguished educator Carol Francois will lead a discussion on the roots of systemic racism for members of NCJW Dallas and community leaders.  Dr. Francois currently leads a community-wide study group that examines the deep-rooted racism in every institution of American life including education, business, health care, housing and more.  She will use one of the books from that study group’s syllabus – The Warmth of Other Suns by Pulitzer Prize winning Isabel Wilkerson – as a jumping-off point for her discussion. Webinar subscribers have been reading the book for the last month and will be discussing the topics it raises in the meeting.

Dr Francois stated: “The story of the Great Migration is one that deserves to be told and re-told. It captures both the fear and determination that accompanies leaving the known for the unknown and resonates with audiences regardless of race or ethnicity. I am honored to share my knowledge about this period as elegantly told in Isabel Wilkerson’s sweeping historical book The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.”

Caren Edelstein, State Policy Advocate for NCJW Dallas added, ‘We are thrilled to be able to welcome Carol to NCJW Dallas’ Opening Meeting to lead us in discussion of this important subject.  NCJW takes very seriously its commitment to educate its members on emerging progressive issues.’

 ‘At NCJW, we want to not only learn more about anti-racism, but also – based on that learning – develop and support advocacy positions to increase social justice.  This webinar is a first step in that process.’

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Carol Francois currently serves as Learning Ambassador for Learning Forward.  Dr. Francois is a lifelong educator who has also served as chief of staff for DISD; associate commissioner of education for the Texas Education Agency; assistant superintendent for human resources for Wake County Public Schools and much more. She currently consults with school districts and companies throughout the country.  She also leads an in-depth, educational book club focused on the history of racism in this country called ‘Why Are They So Angry.’

NCJW DALLAS

The National Council of Jewish Women Dallas is a grassroots organization that has been serving the greater Dallas area for 108 years. By bringing activists and volunteers together across communities they have advanced progressive social change through issue education, advocacy and community service.