Ecumenical program works to help people see white privilege, racism
Jeannine Vogel compares recognizing one's white privilege to realizing you have a virus that needs attention. "It's like a virus or condition and you didn't know you had it," said Vogel, a Dayton resident who facilitates a training called "Is White Privilege Real? A Discussion on Race." Then you realize, "'Oh, I have it, how do I treat this? How do I become aware? How can I act counter to this?" The three-part series is meant to help white people recognize their inherent privilege, take action to change it, and become allies in helping to end racism. It is being hosted by the Ohio ...