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Published on 11/09/1998 All articles from this issue

Dialogue on racial understanding to take place at Hidden Villa

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Special to the Town Crier

The public is invited to participate in a series of community forums focusing on racial understanding to be held at Hidden Villa Wilderness Preserve. "A Dialogue on Racial Understanding" features inspiring speakers, facilitated small group discussions, and opportunities for action on fighting racism in Silicon Valley.

Organizers said an integral part of the series is the opportunity for the community to engage in discussions, consider different points of view on race, explore disagreements and discover common ground. The forums are free and open to the public, and will be held in Hidden Villa's Visitors Welcome Center from 3-5:30 p.m. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

One forum, "Voices of Diversity," was held Oct. 18, featuring perspectives on racial understanding in Silicon Valley.

Upcoming forums are:

"Building Awareness," Jan. 10, 1999. The "Isms" workshop, an experiential workshop used by Hidden Villa Camp, which has a 54-year tradition of developing racial harmony, will allow participants to identify and challenge racial stereotypes and build an understanding of how racial stereotypes permeate our conscious and unconscious. After this session, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for study circles.

"A Call to Action," March 28, 1999. A panel of community leaders will discuss opportunities to get involved in the fight against racism. Small group discussions will focus on ideas that we can take as individuals, in groups and as a community to face the challenge of racism and make racial understanding a reality.

"Celebrating New Alliances," May 16, 1999. Hidden Villa officials will discuss how to keep the dialogue on racial understanding alive in the community.

For more information, call 949-8650.