Open Dialog IX

Open Dialogue IX

San Jose, California
July 18th-20th, 2003

A Spiritually Up-Lifting Three Days with Arts Workers
of Color from Across the Nation.

Presented by the Association of American Cultures, TAAC

Addressing the Tension Among Ethnic Groups

Convener: Gayle Waden

Participants: Abel Lopez, Keryl McCord

Challenges faced by Latino organizations are the same as those faced by African American organizations. Same problems with funders, media and entry into the rooms of power.

Change the perception of dominant culture. Support innovative/creative approaches to problem-solving, resist taking on the characteristics of the oppressor.

More in common than not—diminish the differences—acknowledge similar interests.

Don't buy into the hype of divisiveness as a result of the new census numbers.

Not accepting the social/political concept of race.