CHALLENGING RACISM IN THE NEWS!
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Keegan Theatre Aims to Confound Expectations With Its Season Opener ‘Good People’The Washington Post, Theatre & Dance
September 9, 2021 |
FIND RESOURCES FOR THE METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS PROGRAM “HOUSING, EQUITY AND RACE: FAIR HOUSING IN THE DMV REGION” HERE.
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Challenging Racism's Executive Director in the 2022 Class of Arlington Leadership
The Board of Directors of Challenging Racism would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Alicia Jones McLeod, for her selection as a member of the 2022 Class of Leadership Arlington! This honor and opportunity is a clear recognition of the contributions she has already made and continues to make as a community leader in Arlington and beyond. Congratulations Alicia! - Challenging Racism Board of Directors |
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Housing Discrimination: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it. Click here to watch the full clip. |
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Keegan Theatre announces 25th anniversary season and partnership with Challenging Racism
The Keegan Theatre recently announced the details of their 25th anniversary season, which will include old favorites, regional and world premieres, new play development, and a summer repertory for families. This season will also mark the the company’s first time partnering with the Arlington-based organization Challenging Racism to support education on the prevalence of discrimination and provide tools to challenge hatred. In addition to leading anti-racism workshops with Keegan staff and Board of the Directors, Challenging Racism is partnering with Keegan all season long to provide behind-the-scenes support and education around issues of race (as they arise in the plays themselves) and in the room where the art is made, as well as working with Keegan to create audience enrichment and education opportunities, from talkbacks to dramaturgical and other educational materials, in conjunction with each production. To read the full article from DC Metro Theater Arts, click here. And to read the press release from the Keegan Theatre, click here. |
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