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retreat I am visiting beloved family in Tucson. I am thrilled with what our Presenters have in May and what they will bring to our May theme.
Theme for May: What is WOKE – Not a Good Idea?
Original Definition: “Being aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice.” How do we move forward NOW?
May 1: WOKE Isn’t A Threat — It’s An Invitation.
Rev. Dr. Karen Oxrider
In today’s polarized world, the word “woke” has been twisted, politicized, and misunderstood. But at its core, being woke simply means being awake—aware of injustice, attuned to the experiences of others, and willing to take compassionate action. It’s an invitation to care more, to see more clearly, and to show up with compassion. In this thought-provoking and heartfelt talk, Rev. Dr. Karen Oxrider, author of The Spark That Ignites, reframes the conversation around “wokeness” and invites us to return to its original intent: awareness that leads to purpose. We will explore WOKE as a spark for Good.
May 8: Conscious!
May 15: Awake
Rev. Celeste Frazier
The conversations in the dining room of the plantation and the conversations in the slave quarters are markedly different. The conversation in the boardroom and in the food stamp line are not the same. Why? When someone thinks they are the center of the Universe, other conversations become unnecessary. Wake up and you may find that your values are not my values…or stay asleep and watch your world crumble. Being woke means being a healthy co-conspirator and not a penitential white individual. What is your posture?
A penitential white individual is stuck in guilt and embarrassment and paralyzed by fear. It’s awkward and nonproductive. More than apologies, support and moving together in love will lift the world.
May 22 & 29: Understanding Racial Literacies and Disentangling from the Zombies and Monsters Among Us
Dr. Joaquin Noguera
In this generative discussion, Dr. Noguera will begin by eliciting feedback on the concept of “wokeness” from those in attendance and use it to explore the origins of the term, its appropriation, and its current weaponization. He will then introduce the concept of racial literacies and discuss its importance for decoding and exposing racially violent forces (monsters) and those who willingly, or even unconsciously, aid them (zombies). Finally, we will consider strategies for engaging and consequences of disengaging both monsters and zombies.