Tuesday, October 3
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Required Below
Conversations in a Brave Space
Part I: Gaining Perspectives: Black Men in America with WCSU Associate Professor Qur-an Webb, MSW
This session will focus on the depiction of Black men in today’s society and explain some of the emotional hurdles they confront on a regular basis in both their personal and professional lives. Systematic oppression and implicit bias impacts both physical and mental health, and cultural mistrust often influences perceptions and affects the quality of relationships for Black men in America.
During this first of a four-part “Brave Space” series, our facilitator, Qur-an Webb, MSW, will discuss potential supports and share how these efforts might be linked to larger societal justice goals. Afterward, we’ll break into smaller discussion groups before reconvening to share new understandings and perspectives.
Our Speaker
Qur-an Webb, MSW, has been in the social work field for over 20 years. An associate professor of Health Sciences at Western Connecticut State University, Qur-an is also director of operations at Welcome 2 Reality, LLC, and the Connecticut Chapter Lead for Media Literacy Now which focuses on education around media literacy. Qur-an is vice president of the Association of Black Sports Officials. In this role, he advocates for the rights of and opportunities for Black sports officials and pushes for equality among officials. He also provides training and professional development opportunities domestically and internationally for the company.
Conversations in a Brave Space Series
Part I
October 3 at 7 pm — Part I: Gaining Perspectives — Black Men in America with Qur-an Webb, MSW & WCSU Associate Professor
Part II
October 17 at 7 pm — What is Woke? With Bronwyn Cross-Denny, Ph.D., LCSW, professor of social work at Sacred Heart University. Click here for information and to register.
Part III
Sunday, November 12 from 1 —4 pm — Living at the Poverty Line: A Simulation Experience at Temple B’nai Chaim Click here for information and to register. This is an OFF-SITE EVENT.
Part IV
November 21 at 7 pm — LGBTQ+ Beyond the Letters with Cadence Pentheny, Triangle Community Center. Click here for information and to register.
This discussion is part of the Conversations Series, created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark
Twain Library. This award-winning series offers opportunities to continue and expand conversations on race, justice and democracy. Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about our ever-evolving democracy.
Registration is currently closed for this event.