Special Programming from the 2017 Traveling Exhibit
“Race: Are We So Different” was hosted at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences from April 22-October 22, 2017. Throughout the six months, and enhanced by special programming, including cultural conversations, the Rhythm of Race special event, and a series of presentations discussing the topic of Race in our everyday lives, this exhibit reached nearly 85,000 individuals.
The Museum’s exhibition, special programs and events such as Cultural Conversations, community outreach, media highlights and list of generous sponsors can be found in The Report to Stakeholders (PDF, 9MB).
The topic of Race, how it impacts each of us individually, and the society in which we live, does not end when the exhibit leaves Raleigh, however. Below are videos of the excellent and varied RACE Speaker Series, along with a Discussion Guide. The Guide is a tool for a group activity and discussion, designed to help you begin the conversation about multiculturalism and diversity by assessing each one of these videos. These resources are available for free to the public thanks to the vision and generous support of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.
Information for these resources can be found below.
Closing the RACE Gap: A Discussion on Health, Wealth, Education and Media
Many children of diverse backgrounds with aspirations to pursue STEM fields rarely meet professionals working in these fields that look like them. This Opportunity Fair brings an assortment of nearly 20 private and nonprofit organizations together to provide information and opportunities for students in grades 5–12 as they prepare to return to school. Join us for a panel discussion of STEM professionals from all over the Triangle who will share stories of their journey to STEM careers.
No More Hidden Figures: STEM Diversity in the 21st Century
Minorities and women are traditionally underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. This presentation, featuring Shaw University President Tashni Dubroy, seeks to motivate, encourage and empower the next generation of engineers, doctors and scientists of color who will be leaders in STEM fields
The Future of STEM: Back-to-School Minority Opportunity Fair
Many children of diverse backgrounds with aspirations to pursue STEM fields rarely meet professionals working in these fields that look like them. This Opportunity Fair brings an assortment of nearly 20 private and nonprofit organizations together to provide information and opportunities for students in grades 5–12 as they prepare to return to school. Join us for a panel discussion of STEM professionals from all over the Triangle who will share stories of their journey to STEM careers.
(W)rap on Race: Where Do We Go from Here?
Forty years after Margaret Mead (anthropologist) and James Baldwin (author) met to have a “Rap on Race,” we bring their conversation into the 21st Century. Guest speakers will reflect on what the future holds for public education and race, the role of race in medicine, the potential dangers of using biology to explain the behaviors of certain racialized groups, and where do we go from here?
Branching Out: People of Color and the Great Outdoors - Science Cafe
Rebeka Branagan, Outdoor Afro Regional Leader in North Carolina, explores the history of Jim Crow and segregation and its impact on the relationship between African-Americans and nature. Outdoor Afro is a nationwide network designed to celebrate and inspire African-American connections and leadership in nature through recreational activities.
With more people interested in tracing their ancestry through DNA testing, some new questions about the social implications of the intersections of race and genetics have come to light. In this Science Cafe, Dr. Charmaine Royal, founding director of the Duke University Center on Genomics, Race, Identity, Difference (GRID), explores how modern science illuminates the complex relationships between our ancestry and sense of identity.
