Programs: Forums & Events for Analysis & Action

CCI coordinates educational, action oriented workshops on current issues related to institutional racism.

Brown Bag Discussion Series:
The CCI Brown Bag Lunch Antiracism Discussion Series provides 10-12 programs annually on current social justice issues viewed through the lens of systemic racism. Each noon session is brief and includes a presentation and opportunities for questions and discussion, networking and taking action. The Brown Bags bring together creative combinations of interests leading to new collaborations and action groups.

Seminars and Forums:
In addition to the Brown Bag Discussion Series, CCI also sponsors various seminars and forums throughout the year. These events regularly have guest speakers.

Past seminars and forums include:

Changing the Public Discourse About Race
Film/discussion events featuring Race: the Power of an Illusion, a 3 part PBS series, Jan, Feb, Mar, 2006.

These Truths We Hold to be Self-Evident
An Alternative Independence Day Conversation, Howard Zinn and Tim Wise, July, 2005.

Debrief Legislator Education Day
The Campaign to Build Safer Communities: The Cost of Corrections: What Are the Remedies? CCI Library on Racism, February, 2004.

When Will Environmental Justice Have Its Day?
Jarrett Barrios in conversation with Galen Nelson. Suffolk University Law School; in collaboration with Black Law Students of Suffolk University Association (BALSA). March, 2004.

Beyond Diversity
Shining a Light on Racism: Tim Wise, April, 2004.

"Street Heat” and Other Actions
Tenants Groups Working for Permanent Affordable Housing for Low-Income, 2004.

“I’m Not Racist, Am I?”
Race, Privilege and the Media, Paul Marcus, panel member; co-sponsored by Newton Human Rights Commission, Foundation for Racial, Ethnic & Religious Harmony. April, 2003.

Community Change Inc.
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Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 523-0555
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