From Diversity and Inclusion to Racial Equity
Beyond The 8:46 Series
It will take a sustained, collective effort across all sectors of our society to create real change.
The 8:46 Series* originally launched in August 2020, educating 900 community members on systemic racism and its impact on our society. The 8:46 Series returns in 2021 with additional topics to educate our community.
Hosted by the NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad and the YMCA of Greensboro.
April 21, 12-1:30pm: Combating Racial Bias Through Transformative Dialogue
Featuring David Campt (bio) and Allison Mahaley (bio)
In a 90-minute session, Dr. David Wiley Campt and Allison Mahaley will discuss the complexities of modern cross-racial discord and their suggestions for how to better think about and talk about racial issues. Their message: if people of good will are to counter racism, it is vital that they create dialogues that are infused with candor about themselves, compassion for others, and the courage to look honestly at the situation we all confront.
In January 2021, we hosted a 90-minute panel discussion that explored diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace. Check out a recording of this event by clicking here.
If you would like to receive emails about additional 8:46 programming, please email Karen Jeffries at [email protected].
Huge thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this series possible!
Change Agent Sponsors: Liberty Hardware, SJ Edwards Foundation, UnitedHealthcare
Empowering Sponsors: Weaver Foundation, Kontoor Brands, American National Bank & Trust, First Bank, Cone Health Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Women's Professional Forum Foundation, BB&T (now Truist), Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine
*Note: In 2020, we named The 8:46 Series for the eight minutes and forty-six second period when the officer’s knee was on George Floyd’s neck. As we have since learned, the officer’s knee was in fact pressed against Floyd’s neck for over 9 minutes.