Michael Emerson on organizational change, white dominance, signs of progress
Recorded June 17, 2020
At the time, Michael Emerson was Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology, University of Illinois Chicago
Timestamps
0:00-1:52
What are some indicators that a person is developing an antiracist framework?
1:53-2:54
What are some indicators that an organization is developing an antiracist framework?
2:55-4:01
What are common forms of resistance that people experience when they seek to work toward racial justice in an organization?
4:02-5:14
What have you found to be helpful when seeking to help people have a structural approach to addressing racism in America?
5:15-9:00
Can you give us an example of organizational change?
9:01-11:06
Currently there is a lot of concern about critical race theory, especially among evangelical Christians? What are your thoughts on that?
11:07-11:59
How can we stay grounded and sustained in our work toward racial justice?
12:00-15:50
When white people grow in their understanding of racism, it can be a disorienting process. Do you have advice for individuals who are experiencing disorientation?
15:51-18:08
What is a key finding from our recent joint research project that you think the church needs to know about?
