Why Conversations About Racial Equity Matter for Parks and Recreation — October Bonus Episode

On this month’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving
deeper into the cover story of the October issue of Parks &
Recreation magazine, “Glenn Harris: An Advocate for Racial Equity
and Social Justice.” In the article, NRPA’s executive editor,
Vitisia Paynich, interviewed our keynote speaker for the 2020
NRPA Annual Conference: A Virtual Experience, Glenn Harris. Glenn
is the president of Race Forward, a national nonprofit racial
justice organization based in New York and Oakland, California,
and publisher of Colorlines, a daily news site where race
matters.


Race Forward works to bring a systemic analysis and innovative
approach to complex race issues that help people take action
toward racial justice and true equity. We’re thrilled to be
joined by Glenn on the show today to talk about his extensive
experience working on racial and social justice issues and hope
this conversation leaves you not only excited about his keynote
presentation in October, but also inspired to have conversations
about how park and recreation professionals can advance equitable
practices in your own communities.


On October 27, 2020, Glenn will speak during the Opening General
Session at NRPA Virtual, but for now, tune in below to learn more
about him, as well as:


How COVID-19, natural disasters, economic turmoil and the
massive social justice and civil rights movement happening right
now are impacting Race Forward’s work.

How people can embrace struggle and find healthy ways to not
only deal with that struggle, but also work towards meaningful
change.

How to differentiate between diversity, equity and inclusion

How Race Forward’s framework supports implementing racial
equity

How park and recreation professionals can have tough
conversations and help build racial equity in their communities.

What NRPA virtual attendees can anticipate taking away from
his highly anticipated keynote presentation in October, and more!