Over the past weeks, there have been three significant trials reigniting critical anti-racism conversations. As closing arguments are nearing or have concluded for some cases, the question of racial disparities and gun control are central in unpacking these societal inequities (e.g., assailants of Ahmaud Arbrey; Kyle Ritthenhouse's shooting of 3 protesters, and members of the 'Unite the Right' group- South Carolina).
IDEAL will continue to provide programming, dialogues, and events designed to help people understand systemic oppression in order to dismantle it. oppression. Their 'Black in America' is an anti-racism dialogue series dedicated to providing awareness on the importance of racial justice.
IDEAL will host a virtual dialogue on Wednesday, December 1st from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm to discuss Criminal Justice, Gun Control, and the Black Lives Matter Movement. This dialogue will allow space to process trial outcomes and the climate on race relations in the United States.