Explore White Privilege on Oct. 20
SENIOR PATRIOTS FOR PEACE
All Leisure World residents are invited to the next meeting of the Senior Patriots for Peace via Zoom on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. for a viewing of the documentary, “White Like Me.”
The film is based on the work of acclaimed anti-racist educator and author Tim Wise and explores race and racism in the US through the lens of whiteness and white privilege.
In a stunning reassessment of the American ideal of meritocracy and claims that we’ve entered a post-racial society, Wise offers a fascinating look at the race-based white-entitlement programs that built the American middle class and argues that our failure as a society to come to terms with this legacy of white privilege continues to perpetuate racial inequality and race-driven political resentments today.
For years, Wise’s bestselling books and spellbinding lectures have challenged some basic assumptions about race in America. “White Like Me” is the first film to bring the full range of his work to the screen, showing how white privilege continues to shape individual attitudes, electoral politics and government policy in ways too many white people never stop to think about.
The film runs for approximately 65 minutes. Viewers can stay online for a discussion after the movie.
To join the Zoom meeting via computer, first go to Zoom. com. At the top of the next page, click “Join a Meeting.” On the following page, enter the Zoom ID number 818 9984 1005 and click “Join.” When prompted, enter the password 002223 and click “join”.
To join by telephone, dial (669) 900-6833. When asked, enter ID number 81899841005, then enter the password 002223. The telephone option will be audio-only.
