The USA’s racialized history, culture, and power structure appear to be quite alive and well in the 21st century. The question is, what can a conscientious White American do to be more authentically present and in right relationship with their multiracial American brothers and sitsters? Sue Hammersmith has spent most of her adult life dealing with issues of diversity and inculsion, first as coauthor of a ground-breaking Kinsey Institute study, then as a sociology professor and administrative leader at five public universities in the Midwest(including UW-Green Bay). Sue will share what she has learned about being “White” in America, the reality and fiction of “race,” and special challenges well-intentioned White people often face. Sue will also share some of the precious gifts she has received from her exploration of race in America and healing steps forward.

Since Sue retired from the Presidency of Metropolitan State University 10 years ago, she’s taken a deep dive into trying to understand race in America. She was active in antiracism education in Minnesota, working with the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota’s Facilitating Racial Equity Collaborative, and the Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles, which hosted an annual Overcoming Racism Conference and initiated a Racial Equity Leadership Institute for Educational Leaders. 

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