Dialogue on Race Louisiana’s Staff Meet-up to Watch Origin, a film by Ava DuVernay based on Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste
Watching Origin with the Dialogue on Race staff, in the mission of ending racism through dialogue’s education process that offers a way of talking about race that can lead to understanding and change, enhanced its significance.
Doubling the Impact: Dialogue Staff Add Corporate Contributions
DORLA donors help sustain the work that Dialogue on Race does daily. Dialogue on Race Louisiana’s Facilitator Coordinator shares how she doubled her impact through her employer’s matching contribution program and how others can do the same.
Dialogue on Race Louisiana to Host its 2023 Holiday Happy Hour at The Reserve at Howell Place Clubhouse
Dialogue on Race Louisiana is excited to announce its partnership with CST MultiFamily Real Estate Services to host a special Holiday Happy Hour at The Reserve at Howell Place, a new affordable housing community in Howell Place in Scotlandville. The event will be held on Tuesday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m.
Dialogue on Race Louisiana’s Behind the March Event Sparks Powerful Dialogue
Step into the pages of history with Dialogue on Race Louisiana's 'Behind the March' dialogue. An eye-opening journey that uncovers untold stories of civil rights actions, often forgotten or hidden despite their profound impact on the nation's history.
In this gripping event, participants explored Dr. King's iconic speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, discussing its profound demand to the American Government.
The event's second part unveiled 'Louisiana Diary,' a documentary showcasing the Congress of Racial Equality’s (C.O.R.E) non-violent direct-action training. A stark reminder of the actions taken in the struggle for justice.
Dialogue on Race Louisiana fosters these engaging dialogues, enriching participants with insights that only real conversations can provide.
Uncovering the Shadows of Sundown Towns: A Facilitator's Journey with Dialogue on Race
Uncover the hidden histories of sundown towns and their impact on racial disparities in the U.S. Through engaging dialogue, Jasmine Pogue, DORLA's Facilitator Coordinator, shares insights into the deliberate practices that maintained racial exclusion and how Dialogue on Race empowers understanding and change.
A message from the president and CEO of DORLA, Maxine Crump
In the summer of 1963, 50 residents walked past the legally posted signs and headed toward the pool but were stopped by law enforcement. Two of the lead protesters were sisters, Betty Claiborne and Pearl George.
When asked to give an account of the decision, Betty said “We could find no reason why we shouldn’t be able to swim in that pool… and we went.”
Unveiling the Subtle Narratives: What People Say About Race in Their Cities
Join the powerful insights shared by Jasmine Pogue, DORLA's Facilitator Coordinator, as she guides participants through the nuanced conversations on race in cities. Share in the transformative journey of understanding and change.
The Duality of Blackness in America: Sports Edition
LSU Women's Basketball Team just made history by winning their 1st NCAA championship and breaking records with 12.6 million viewers! But what's really causing a stir is the controversy surrounding Angel Reese's "You Can't See Me" gesture towards Caitlin Clark. When Clark did it, she was praised for her "fiery passion", but when Reese did the same, she was called "classless" and subjected to racist dog whistles. Read this blog post from DORLA volunteer staff member, Zarinah S, about the double standards and systemic racism at play in these negative reactions.