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Presented by Joyce Allen-Beckford, Director
December 17, 2009
2009 HighlightsStructural Racism Symposium in SpringKeynote presented by Professor john powellThe Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity
Expanding Opportunity for All: Responding to the Situatedness of Marginalized Populations
(60 participants attended the workshop, which was capacity for the ACI space)
Structural racisma discussion about race in the Obama era.
connections that exist between race, place, and poverty in the United States
low-income communities are deprived of the essential elements needed to promote advancement and success in our society.
strategies for addressing the needs of marginalized communities.
Structural Racism – Feed BackWhich part of today’s experience has been
most valuable for you? Briefly explain why?
Pp’s presentation. It challenged a lot of my ideas and made me hopeful of positive change.
John powell’s talk was very inspiring and really made me think outside of the box, when thinking about race
Lecture made me take a step back from case work and remember the bigger picture and why I got Involved in this work
AGE/AGEISMFour Generations in the workplace
To increase understanding of generational difference and how these differences impact workplace relationships
To raise awareness of participants’ own norms and values around generations and ageism
To develop strategies for overcoming barriers to creating more constructive relationships with colleagues and clients with generational differences
(143 participants attended workshops)
Four generations: Feed backHow will you interact differently: colleagues from other
generations as a result of today’s experience?
I will certainly be more conscious of generational differences –not a lens of seeing people that I often consider or of which I’m aware.
Keeping in mind that being from a particular generation may affect how one interacts
Be more cognizant of others’ communication styles
Pause, form in my mind, a response (or initial statement to either bring about a request or discussion) not only based on the generation of my colleague but also in a way that shows respect and a welcome (acceptance) of other points of view.
Diversity WorkshopMedical Legal Partnership
A condensed version of the 2007 Let’s get Real Series
Designed to broaden the understanding of Diversity and Cultural Competency within Medical Legal services
Analyze their own understanding of how privilege, power, and oppression impact their lives, and those of their colleagues at Medical Legal Partnership
Medical Legal Partnership: FeedbackHow will you interact differently with
colleagues from other cultures as a result of today’s experience
I think I’ll be more conscious of stereotyping or judging people w/o knowing the things that I can’t see
Be more thoughtful about what I don’t know about people
I’m reminded to assume nothing and be more proactive in keeping the topic on the table
More awareness and sensitivity for their background experiences
Center for Legal Aid Education: Leadership Institute
Designed and Co facilitated the Fall Leadership Institute
Workshop on how to have:
Skillful Conversations about Power and Difference
Attorneys of Color Annual RetreatAttorney Verna Myers presented on:“Understanding the Four Levels of Multicultural Change
and the Personal Behaviors that Support Diversity Leadership”
She presented frameworks for understanding how change happens in an organization
Also framework for developing personal behaviors that contribute to powerful leadership within and on behalf of the organization.
Her presentation was very relevant and thought provoking
Other …..
Collaborated with MLAC Board Affairs Committee to:
contacted all attorney of color groups: Massachusetts Association of Hispanic Attorneys Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys Asian-American Lawyers Association of
Massachusetts South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston
Preview of 2010
Possibilities for 2010…..
Meet with Project Directors to determine needs
A retreat for paralegals and intake workers
Continue workshop series: Gender, Sexuality, SES
Be available for Diversity related issues within program
THANK YOU!