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Deepening Equity and Justice Across Intersections of Racism & Antisemitism: Campus Keynote with Yavilah McCoy
April 13, 2022 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm EDT
The Social Justice Academy’s series on Intersectional Solidarity continues with a two-day visit from Yavilah McCoy!
Yavilah is a pioneer of the Jewish diversity and equity movement and is an advocate and mentor for the empowerment of a transglobal community of Jews of Color. Yavilah was voted one of “16 Faith Leaders to Watch” by the Center for American Progress in Washington, DC, is a certified coach for the Auburn Theological Seminary’s Pastoral Coach Training Program and an inaugural fellow of the Sojourner Truth Leadership Circle. Yavilah is a renowned national speaker, educator, and spiritual practitioner. In celebration of the musical traditions passed down to her from three generations of her African-American Jewish family, she is also the writer, producer and performer of the Jewish Gospel theatrical production “The Colors of Water.” Her full bio can be found here.
Yavilah’s keynote aims to further the discussion about the growing need to advance justice across interracial, intercultural and interfaith differences on university campuses. The session will focus on intersectional solidarity and be an opportunity to develop a more nuanced understanding of antisemitism and what it means to be an active partner in eradicating “isms” through DEI work.
Please also note that on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 12th Yavilah will also offer workshops for:
1) Faculty and staff who actively seek to incorporate inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility & social justice principles in their work: Tuesday at 2pm. Zoom link and details here.
2) BIPOC Emersonians: Tuesday at 3pm. Zoom link and details here.
3) Jewish Emersonians. Tuesday at 4:30pm. Zoom link and details here.
Hosted by: Center for Spiritual Life, Campus Life, Intercultural Student Affairs
Online Location: https://emerson.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jl9RdTjOQUWNKJn_XbrIAg
Additional Information can be found at: https://emconnect.emerson.edu/event/8047876