Inclusive Dialogue on Race and Racism

KirklandTalks: 2021 Dialogue Series on Race and Racism

Join us for an overview of the inclusive dialogue model and practice skills for engaging in – and hosting – conversations about racism. The dialogue format is structured to build relationships and understanding between participants from diverse racial backgrounds and to support anti-racist action in the community. This event is the final of four dialogue events sponsored by the City of Kirkland. This is a virtual event.

Community members high school age and up may attend. NOTE: If more than one person from your household would like to participate, each person must register separately.

Please Read the Following Carefully Before Registering:

The dialogue event is highly interactive. Unfortunately, we’re not able to gather in person where everyone is welcomed into a physical space that supports connection, but the virtual space will be structured to promote attentive listening and sharing.

In the registration questions, you’ll be asked how you identify racially/ethnically to help us balance the groups during the event.

The event is capped at 40 participants. After filling out the registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation. If the event has reached capacity, you’ll be placed on a waitlist and notified if a spot opens up. Those who remain on the waitlist will have the opportunity to register first at the next event which will take place in November. All participants and those on the waitlist will have access to resource materials to support inclusive dialogues throughout the community.

About the Facilitators:

The series is designed and facilitated by Debbie Lacy, Founder and CEO of Eastside For All, and Nura Adam, Founder and Executive Director of the Immigrant Women’s Community Center (IWCC). Debbie has a mixed ethnic background. Her mother is a Mexican immigrant and her father was white, of mixed European ancestry. Nura is ethnically Somali, raised in the U.S. 

Community dialogues are part of broader efforts by Eastside For All, IWCC, and others who are committed to social justice and community-building that fosters solidarity, belonging, and compassion.

Register here.