The Racial Justice Initiative is a chance for members of the Micah community to take a deep dive into the systems of bias, racism, and oppression that continue to cause the racial disparities we see in D.C., in the United States, and globally. Each month, we will explore a specific area in which we see inequities across racial lines, including education, justice, healthcare, and wealth. During each thematic session we will hear from content experts, community organizers, and leaders who are working in the field to change the way race determines outcomes.
Systemic racism has existed for centuries and has been perpetuated and cemented through the generations. What has happened? Where are we now and how did we get here? What do we even mean when we say systemic racism? The first session of the Racial Justice Initiative Community Conversations will focus on the last few decades: how policies, practices, and traditions have led to the systemic racism we see in the United States, how Jews have participated in the systems, and why we are compelled to think about the future differently.