Granby Racial Reconciliation is hosting a series of four 1.5-hour workshops to discuss the intersection of race, religion and politics. The hope is that, in the year of a national election, these guided conversations will enable participants to better understand the dynamics of these social forces at work in our nation, enabling them to better participate in our democracy.
The presenter, Dr. Matthew Hughey, is a tenured professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and the author of several books including the award winning, White Bound (Stanford University Press, 2012). He is a speaker on college campuses and other institutions seeking a deeper understanding of the social forces that influence our thoughts and behavior. Dr. Hughey writes, “…I aim to illumine and educate others about social scientific truths that may be…[hidden] by fear, prejudice, habit, or various interest groups opposed to scientific reasoning…”
Dr. Hughey’s methodology rejects “labeling any one person or group as either ‘prejudiced’ or ‘racist’” and employs both lecture and dialogue with participants to deepen our collective understandings. He does not belong to a political party and is a member of the Bahá’í Faith, which encourages its followers to refrain from partisan politics lest it become a source of disunity and antagonism.
More information to follow.
Spring workshop dates: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 12–1:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 19, 2024, 3–4:30 p.m., location to be announced. Fall workshop dates to be determined by the groups meeting in the spring.