EVENT: Film screening and discussion of Race: The Power of an Illusion
DATE: Thursday, Jan. 30
TIME: 6:30pm-9pm
LOCATION: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St.
COST: Free
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DESCRIPTION: Engage in a thought-provoking community
discussion inspired by Race: The Power of an Illusion, a compelling PBS documentary that examines race through the lenses of biology, history, and systemic structures.
WOW facilitators will explore excerpts from the documentary series:
• The Difference Between Us – Race and DNA: What science really tells us.
• The Story We Tell – The evolution of racial ideas and their impact on society.
• The House We Live In – How institutions have shaped racial inequality.
Facilitated by Michelle Chalmers and Rama K. Ramaswamy, this event promises to challenge perspectives, spark dialogue, and inspire action.
Sponsored by worldofwellesley.org
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