Race and Place: A Community Discussion Series
based on the documentary Race, the Power of an Illusion

This series brings together citizens, community leaders, town employees, members of the business community and elected officials to view and discuss this compelling documentary. Please plan to join us for these three Sunday afternoons.

Sunday, March 7,  2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Meeting Room of the Winchester Public Library
The Difference Between Us: Understanding why the peoples of the world cannot be divided into distinct biological groups

Sunday, March 14, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Meeting Room of the Winchester Public Library
The Story We Tell: Tracing the origins of the racial idea to the European conquest of the New World and the American slave system

Sunday, March 21, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Meeting Room of the Winchester Public Library
The House We Live In: Dealing with institutional racism and its effect on neighborhoods and communities in this country because of its impact on housing.

The goal of this dialogue series is an increased awareness of the historic relationship between race, place, and current economic prosperity.  Participants will view excerpts from the documentary “Race: The Power of an Illusion” and discuss each with the guidance of a professional facilitator, Angela Giudice of North Star. 

The series is sponsored by the Winchester Multicultural Network, the Winchester Public Library, and the League of Women Voters.  For information, or to sign up, email office@wmcn.org or call WMCN office, 781 729-7100.