Event Information
Book Discussion: White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
Presenter(s):
Facilitated by Fleurette King & Emily Ambrose
Description:
Effectively addressing the difficulty for white people to talk about racism part of the process for improving race relations, eradicating racism and teaching an antiracist curriculum. The book discussion will allow for personal reflections on experiences and strategies with the hope to move beyond the difficulties, including white fragility. White fragility is an obstacle to having real conversations and actions about white privilege and racism. For more information about the book: http://www.beacon.org/White-Fragility-P1631.aspx
Facilitated by Fleurette King & Emily Ambrose
Fleurette (Flo) King serves as Equity Educator in TILT and Undergraduate Affairs at Colorado State University, reporting to Vice Provost Kelly Long. In addition, King is non-tenure faculty who teaches in the Student Affairs/Higher Education (SAHE) program. Flo provides faculty-facing professional develop to assist with inclusive pedagogy and classroom management. King has been a diversity, equity, inclusion and justice advocate and educator for over 27 years in higher education. King's career journey includes full-time appointments at a variety of higher education institutions, including DePaul University, Princeton University, the University of Michigan, University of Connecticut, Loras College and others. King has completed a M.A. in sociology from DePaul University and a B.A. in sociology with a minor in ethnic studies from Bowling Green State University. Currently, Flo is pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Colorado State University. Flo enjoys short walks on the beach, racquetball, tennis, cycling, fishing, social movement history and documentaries. Fleurette pronounced like floretta. King uses any version of the following pronouns she/they/per.
Emily Ambrose, M.S. (she/hers), has dedicated over 15 years of her professional career and personal life to leadership development, training, facilitation, diversity, inclusion, and equity work. Currently and for over 12 years, Emily has been working at Colorado State University in the Lory Student Center/SLiCE office and guides in the Grand Canyon during the summer. With a passion for making the sometimes taboo topics accessible and relatable to all, Emily has worked closely with non-profits, outdoor industry companies, and presented at conferences on how to shift work culture and infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into the workplace. Specifically focused on issues around the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community (LGBTQ), additional passion areas include sexism and sexual harassment, deconstructing racial bias, understanding white supremacy culture, and recognizing the interwoven nature of oppression. Emily lives in Fort Collins, Colorado and enjoys salsa dancing (pre-Pandemic), her community, her partner, and her three dogs.
Facilitated by Fleurette King & Emily Ambrose
Fleurette (Flo) King serves as Equity Educator in TILT and Undergraduate Affairs at Colorado State University, reporting to Vice Provost Kelly Long. In addition, King is non-tenure faculty who teaches in the Student Affairs/Higher Education (SAHE) program. Flo provides faculty-facing professional develop to assist with inclusive pedagogy and classroom management. King has been a diversity, equity, inclusion and justice advocate and educator for over 27 years in higher education. King's career journey includes full-time appointments at a variety of higher education institutions, including DePaul University, Princeton University, the University of Michigan, University of Connecticut, Loras College and others. King has completed a M.A. in sociology from DePaul University and a B.A. in sociology with a minor in ethnic studies from Bowling Green State University. Currently, Flo is pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Colorado State University. Flo enjoys short walks on the beach, racquetball, tennis, cycling, fishing, social movement history and documentaries. Fleurette pronounced like floretta. King uses any version of the following pronouns she/they/per.
Emily Ambrose, M.S. (she/hers), has dedicated over 15 years of her professional career and personal life to leadership development, training, facilitation, diversity, inclusion, and equity work. Currently and for over 12 years, Emily has been working at Colorado State University in the Lory Student Center/SLiCE office and guides in the Grand Canyon during the summer. With a passion for making the sometimes taboo topics accessible and relatable to all, Emily has worked closely with non-profits, outdoor industry companies, and presented at conferences on how to shift work culture and infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion into the workplace. Specifically focused on issues around the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community (LGBTQ), additional passion areas include sexism and sexual harassment, deconstructing racial bias, understanding white supremacy culture, and recognizing the interwoven nature of oppression. Emily lives in Fort Collins, Colorado and enjoys salsa dancing (pre-Pandemic), her community, her partner, and her three dogs.
Dates and Times:
December 2 - December 2, 2020 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
Zoom
Learn More:
Debora Colbert,
491-2645,
debora.colbert@colostate.edu