Unconscious Bias – a Bigger Block than We Know A free panel discussion Thursday, December 11 from noon – 1pm followed by a brief reception. This free panel discussion will explore the personal and professional sides of “unconscious bias.” We all have “blind spots” based on our individual backgrounds and experience that can get in the way of treating others fairly, in spite of our best intentions. What is the impact on people who experience bias regularly, and what ramifications does this impact have for society? How can we actively expand our own worldview and that of others around us with mutual respect? The panelists will explore these questions and more, speaking from their own experience, current research, and practice. Attendees will learn practical tools that can be applied immediately to broaden their understanding of others. PANEL PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE: Kari Heistad, founder and CEO, Culture Coach International Janet Hunkel (moderator), RPCV Ukraine 1992-4; Human Rights and Park Activist Maung Nyeu, Spencer New Civics Early Career Scholar and Doctoral Candidate, Harvard Graduate School of Education Barbara Sahli, Outreach Educator, Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center SPONSORS: Sheri Kennedy, RPCV Niger 1990-3; Artist and Creativity Consultant, Fusionary Thinking™ Peace Corps Northeast Regional Office Boston Area Returned Peace Corps Volunteers WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2014 from noon - 1pm followed by a brief reception WHERE: John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse One Courthouse Way (Fan Pier), Boston Panel Discussion: Jury Selection Room, Level 2 Paintings: “Village Life” on display at the HarborPark entrance, Level 1 PLEASE NOTE: A photo ID is needed to enter the building and cell phones and other electronics must be checked in at the security desk. Pilgrimage The painting series “Village Life” generated the inspiration for this panel discussion. In the series, artist Sheri Kennedy explores linkages between the Five Tenets of Islam and daily life from her personal observations in one African village as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1990-93. The paintings are on display at the HarborPark entrance, Level 1 through December 30.
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