This is Part II of a frank and open discussion on racism presented by Unity of Ann Arbor and sponsored by Lost Voices. Panel members are Attorney Robyn McCoy, Rev. Patty Bittner, Rev. Ernestine Griffin, Lost Voices founder Mike Ball, and moderator Gwen Scales. Topics include:
• What do we really mean by “Defund the Police?” Hint – it does not mean “Abolish the Police.”
• Healing From the Trauma of Racism, including a 12-step model for recovering from our conditioning.
The panelists have also compiled a list of informational resources.
What does “Defund the Police” Really Mean?
At it’s core it means to rethink public safety…
Defund the police? Here’s what that really means.
How the Police Could Be Defunded
6 Reasons Why It’s Time to Defund the Police
Defunding The Police: What Would It Mean For The U.S.?
Healing From the Trauma of Racism
Institutional racism is harmful to all of us…
12 Step Model of Recovery from White Conditioning
Systemic racism can leave black people suffering from symptoms similar to PTSD
Grief is a direct impact of racism: Eight ways to support yourself
4 ways to cope with racial trauma amid the coronavirus pandemic
