Richland Library hosts creator of “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise”
February 12, 2021
Gain a better understanding of what discrimination feels like. Join Richland Library for A Candid Conversation with Jane Elliott from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Sunday, February 21. Please register at richlandlibrary.com to attend this online program, which is free and open to the public.
Elliott is an internationally-known teacher, lecturer and diversity trainer, and she’s also recipient of the National Mental Health Association Award for Excellence in Education. To learn more, click here.
Responding to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968, Elliott is the creator of the famous and startling “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Exercise.” It labels participants as inferior or superior based solely upon the color of their eyes and exposes them to the experience of being a minority.
For questions, please contact Emily Stoll at 803-587-3637 or email [email protected].
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Awarded the National Medal in 2017 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Richland Library is a vibrant, contemporary organization that provides resources and information that advance the Midlands. Offering state-of-the-art technology, a variety of literary and cultural programs and 13 bustling facilities located throughout the county, Richland Library provides a truly customizable, modern library experience for residents and visitors alike.
