Motivations for the CRRC board adopting this year's theme include three major things. First, we have had interest on the part of some CRRC members in this subject very specifically. Second, racism is rearing its ugly head in overt ways since the election of our first African American president. And third, the idea that we MUST talk about race, not ignore it. There are many reasons to confront this issue, but an interesting read on the subject can be found in the September 14, 2009 edition of Newsweek magazine.
The CRRC is good at talking about race. We believe it is important to acknowledge, discuss and celebrate race, to celebrate the beauty of the variety within humanity. We welcome your participation in 2010 in talking about race during our Quarterly Meetings.
Our Mission
The Community Race Relations Coalition is a diverse group of citizens and organizations whose mission is to promote racial and cultural awareness through dynamic outreach to strengthen our community.
CRRC GOALS
EDUCATION: Provide opportunities for adults and young people to learn to accept, respect and include people of other ethnicities and cultures.
LEADERSHIP: Promote the transformation of Waco into a community where racial differences are accepted, understood and embraced.
SOCIALIZATION: Make social interaction between racially and culturally diverse persons common place within the Waco community.
CRRC ACTIVITIES
Provocative and engaging quarterly meetings
Dinner and a Movie Discussions
Diversity Training Program
Dialogue Racism Program
Immigrant Issues Programs
Immigration Issues Committee
Model of Unity Awards
Support of One Book, One Waco, the African American Museum project, Waco Cultural Arts Fest, and MLK Commemorative Birthday Luncheon with Baylor University
About CRRC
Our theme for 2010 is "Talking About Race."
