[BHS Etree] EVENTS: Berkeley Arts Magnet Hosts Film on Race & Education, Thur. 2/25

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The Matthew and Celeste C. Sutton Film and Discussion Series
At Berkeley Arts Magnet Opening a Discussion about Race, Education and Berkeley
  
    This film and discussion series seeks to open a long overdue discussion about race, education and the subsequent impact on Berkeley citizens' health and welfare. Berkeley's achievement gap is among the highest in the state. This gap also directly correlates to citizens' health and mortality rates. Overall, children of color perform poorer in schools and die earlier than their white counterparts, even across class lines. The films in this series present a starting point to tease apart how concepts of race in America structure the ways people think, how we shape our lives, and influence the institutions we build. The following two presentations will highlight the consequences of these racial constructs within Berkeley schools and explore the unique history of the city's institutions and community ethos that, despite good intentions, have resulted in some of the educational, health and social issues we face today.

Thursday, February 25th: Movie and facilitated discussion

Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North by Katrina Browne
In this documentary, filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-traders in U.S. history. She and several cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on race relations both internally and in the world at large.   

Each event in the series is adult participation only. A potluck supper and childcare for children 3 and up will be provided. For all events, located in Berkeley Arts Magnet's auditorium (2015 Virginia Street), the supper will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the films and discussions at 6:30 p.m. This is an RSVP event if you are interested in childcare. 

For further details and/or questions, contact Dru Howard [mailto:druchoward at yahoo.com] or Beth Gerstein [mailto:beth-gerstein at comcast.net]

Please RSVP to Beth Gerstein [mailto:beth-gerstein at comcast.net] or by calling 510-548-2334.

Other Events in the Series:
Thursday, March 11th: Movie and facilitated discussion
The Color of Fear by Lee Mun Wah  
     
April - Date and time TBA  Presentation and Open Forum
    The achievement gap and Berkeley's 2020 Vision by Nicole Sanchez, Berkeley Alliance

May - Date and time TBA  Presentation and Open Forum
Thinking Through our Past and into our Future: How Did We Get Here, and What Can We Learn From It?  An Historical Perspective

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Mark A. Coplan
Public Information Officer, BUSD
510-644-6320
Mark_Coplan at berkeley.k12.ca.us




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