Racism as Asian Women: Courageous Conversations for Conscious Change with Annie Bao

Affinity Group*: Courageous Conversations for Conscious Change – Recognition and Self-Reflection on Issues of Racism as Asian Women

*An Affinity group is a gathering of individuals who share a common identity, experience, or

interest, providing a space for mutual support, discussion, and collective empowerment

TAA members committed to becoming agents of change to interrupt cycles of racism are

welcome to join. What have you experienced? What have you done? What have you

witnessed? Each month, we will collectively hold space to engage in facilitated, deep, honest

conversations about racism.

Recognition is a commitment to building accountability to know and learn to do better and be better. Self-Reflection is a radical act of courage and care for benefits beyond self-interest.

Come together to share, explore, and navigate common issues of racism to heal, learn, grow,

and empower from within.

Tentative Schedule of Topics (subject to change depending on emerging dynamics or current events)

• November 19: Politics and Racism

How does the political complex affect acts of and experiences of racism?

• December 10: Asians and Racism

 In what ways have Asians influenced and been impacted by racism?

• January 14: Truth and Racism

What are the benefits to and who is harmed from acknowledging the truth about

racism?

• February 18: History and Racism

How does where you come from inform your perspectives of and responses to racism?