Full Schedule for the 2020 Virtual INTERRUPT RACISM Summit Announced

The Urban League of Rochester is pleased to announce the full schedule of sessions and keynotes for the inaugural 2020 Virtual INTERRUPT RACISM Summit, presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co., taking place October 20-21, 2020 from 9 AM-4 PM EST. Tickets are available NOW for one or both days of the Summit.

The Summit uses cutting-edge technology from Bevy to create a first-of-its-kind, immersive learning experience for youth and adults, uniquely designed for attendees to join together to INTERRUPT RACISM. Learn more about the event on the official Summit page.

DAY 1: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020

Note that all times are listed in EST. Click on the name of any presentation to learn more about the session.

Day 1 Welcome Session (8:45 am): Dr. Seanelle Hawkins (Urban League of Rochester)

Opening Keynote (9 am): Marc Morial (National Urban League)

Session 1 (10-10:45 am): Resistance and Restorative Practices

Session 2 (10:50- 11:35 am): Unmasking the Impacts of White Supremacy

Session 3 (11:40 am- 12:25 pm): What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Race?

12:30 pm: A Conversation with Dr. Seanelle Hawkins (Urban League of Rochester)

Session 4 (1:20- 2:05 pm): I’m Not a Racist… Right?: Self-Knowledge as a Social Justice Tool

Session 5 (2:10- 2:55 pm): DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

3 pm Keynote: JeVon “JT” McCormick (Scribe Media)

4 pm Keynote: Esmeralda Simmons (Center for Law and Social Justice)

Day 1 Closing Session (4:30 pm): Dr. Seanelle Hawkins (Urban League of Rochester)


DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020

Note that all times are listed in EST. Click on the name of any presentation to learn more about the session.

Day 2 Welcome Session (8:45 am): Dr. Seanelle Hawkins (Urban League of Rochester)

Session 1 (9:05- 9:50 am): Racism, a Threat to Your Health and the Planet’s Health

Session 2 (10- 10:45 am): Interrupting Racism in Novel Ways

Session 3 (10:50- 11:35 am): Intersectionality of Race and Gender

11:40 am Keynote: Mary-Frances Winters (The Winters Group)

12:30 pm Keynote: Courtney “Courn” Ahn (Courtney Ahn Design)

Session 4 (1:20- 2:05 pm): Building Antiracist Workplaces, Schools, and Communities

Session 5 (2:10- 2:55 pm): Peace, Healing, and Empathy

3 pm Keynote: Erika Andiola (RAICES)

Day 2 Closing Session (4 pm): Dr. Seanelle Hawkins (Urban League of Rochester)


For media inquiries or other Summit-related questions, please contact William Rivera-Bloodworth (Marketing, Communications, and Digital Engagement Officer) at wrivera@ulr.org.