Race Together: Learnings about Race and Racism in America Seminar

Please join our year-long, monthly seminar called, “RACE TOGETHER: Learnings about Race and Racism in America” led by Prof. Arturo Pierre Lewis, 7PM – 8:30PM on the third Tuesday of each month on Zoom.

The Monthly Seminar meeting starts at 7:00PM – 8:30PM ET, each 3rd Tuesday on Zoom followed up by a small group, “Mid-way Moment” and podcast, “Race Together, Some More” later each month. This seminar series is open to all and registration is required.

Seminar Leader: Rev. Arturo Pierre Lewis, Associate Pastor at Emmanuel Church in Ridgewood NJ, a specialist in Diversity Studies, teaches “Institutional Racism in America,” at William Paterson University and Passaic County Community College. He grew up poor in some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in historic Paterson, New Jersey. Through sports, church, and education, he maneuvered his way around gang involvement, illegal drugs, and other crimes. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Arturo Pierre Lewis is currently working toward a doctorate in Public Theology at Drew University. He is a former semi-professional baseball player and radio host and serves on the Board at the Ridgewood YMCA.

Seminar Description:
RACE TOGETHER: Learning about Race and Racism in America”: A socio-historical approach to systemic racism. Identification of systemic racism and study of power and control in American culture and institutions, and a follow-up discussion on taking action.