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Book of the Month
In the wake of protests against police brutality spurred upon by yet another death of a black man at the hands of the police, George Floyd, it is imperative to think of a world in which change can occur. With this in mind, we recommend reading How to be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.
"Ibram X. Kendi's concept of antiracism reenergizes and reshapes the conversation about racial justice in America--but even more fundamentally, points us toward liberating new ways of thinking about ourselves and each other. Instead of working with the policies and system we have in place, Kendi asks us to think about what an antiracist society might look like, and how we can play an active role in building it." www.ibramxkendi.com
Click the photo to find copies through the UC library system and watch Ibram X. Kendi's presentation on How to Be an Anti-Racist at Berkeley's 400 Year's of Resistance to Slavery & Injustice event.
Upcoming Events
Black History Month Events
Events sponsored by various UC campuses throughout February
Multicultural Education Program Spring 2021 Workshops
Looking in / Looking Out: Exploring Workplace Diversity at Berkeley
Monday, 2/22 2:00pm-4:30pm
Friday, 2/26 9:00am-11:30am
On-Demand Training to Reduce Workplace Conflict
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Managing Team Conflict
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Curated Conflict Management Learning Path by UC Berkeley
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Improving Your Listening Skills
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Leading Virtual Meetings
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Ombuds News
February 26, 2021
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